Funds and Structures in the DIFC

Overview

Effective Cost Solutions to Support Fund Managers and Funds

In order to expand on the growing interest in the DIFC fund regime, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is pleased to invite you to participate in a breakfast briefing to discuss developments in the Centre’s Fund platform, focusing on the new fund manager incentive programme and why and how to go about setting up a fund and other structures in the Centre.

Key speakers from the DIFC Authority and partner firms will share their insights on the merits of the DIFC platform, the possible legal structures, application and compliance processes and the ecosystem in place to support fund managers and funds.

Speakers:

Ali Hassan – Senior Representative Europe and North America, DIFC Authority
Owen Waft – Partner, K&L Gates 
Paul Spendiff – Managing Director, Apex Fund Services
Jehanzeb Awan – Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer J. Awan and Partners

Time: 

8:00am – 8:30am: Registration and Networking
8:30am – 9:30am: Presentations and Panel Discussion
9:30am – 9.45am: Q&A  

Target Audience: 

Fund Managers, Alternative Investment Managers, Prime Brokerage Consultancies, Fund Platforms, Asset Management Firms, Tax Advisors, Family Offices.

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