Managing a Collective Investment Fund
We offer to establish collective investment funds structured as Qualified Investor Funds (QIF) & Exempt funds, designed to meet the needs of the global investor community.
Qualified Investor Funds (QIFs) are a category of investment funds designed for professional or sophisticated investors who meet certain criteria, often related to net worth, experience, or investment size. They are usually subject to lighter regulation than retail funds, making them more flexible in terms of investment strategy and structure.
Key Characteristics:
• Investor Eligibility: Only open to “qualified” or “professional” investors who meet minimum investment thresholds (e.g., $500,000).
• Regulation: Typically regulated but with fewer restrictions than retail funds (e.g., more lenient rules on diversification, leverage, and asset types).
• Usage: Popular for hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and other alternative investments.
Exempt Funds are investment vehicles that are exempt from certain regulatory requirements, often due to their target investor base or fund structure. They are common in offshore jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands), and are tailored to institutions or high-net-worth individuals.
Key Characteristics:
• Regulatory Exemption: These funds are exempt from full regulation, often relying on lighter-touch oversight or registration requirements.
• Investor Limits: Typically limited to a small number of sophisticated or institutional investors (e.g., under a specified investor cap or investment size of $50,000).
• Flexibility: They allow fund managers considerable flexibility in terms of investment strategy, disclosure, and structure.