Private equity specialist Ipes has launched depositary offering in Guernsey, which will enable funds domiciled in the island to market their funds in Europe under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) regulations.
In 2013, Ipes launched its depositary service from London to support clients and fund managers in meeting the new AIFMD requirements.
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Ipes has doubled the size of its London team through the expansion of its Depositary service in the last 18 months.
The firm now acts for 118 Alternative Investment Funds, representing $49 billion of commitments for 25 private equity clients.
Andrew Whittaker, managing director of Ipes Guernsey, said: "Having a Depositary in Guernsey is crucial for our clients to market their Funds in Europe. With the Guernsey AIFMD dual regime in place, Ipes is well placed to deliver a Depositary service."
"Guernsey is a Private Equity ("PE") jurisdiction of choice. Our establishment of a PE AIF Depositary in the island is in response to client demand," Andrew concluded.
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