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Considerations for MSR Fund Investments

JD Supra: Mergers

Join us for this episode of Financial Services Focus, where Lauren Pryor, Eric Edwardson, Haukur Gudmundsson and Krista Cooley dive into considerations for MSR (Mortgage Servicing Rights) fund investments and outline the complexities of MSR fund investments, touching on market structures, licensing requirements, and acquisition strategies.

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Softbank sells Open Opportunity Fund to Black and Latino executives

TechCrunch: M&A

The Japanese conglomerate is selling the Open Opportunity Fund to its chairman Paul Judge, and Marcelo Claure, who's being appointed as vice chairman and general partner. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Covered Transactions and Considerations in Fund Finance

JD Supra: Mergers

Section 23A and Super 23A can create additional complications for lenders in the fund finance market. By: Mayer Brown

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Continuation Funds: What You Need To Know

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the last 10 years, continuation funds have evolved to be a well-established potential exit route for private fund sponsors. According to advisory estimates, some $40 billion deals were completed in 2023, with more than $150 billion worth of transactions in the market in total. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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AIFMD II – What EU and non-EU fund managers need to know

JD Supra: Mergers

In order to harmonize the regulatory framework governing the European fund market, the European Commission has revised the existing Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive – Directive 2011/61/EU (the "AIFMD"), with the introduction of the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive II ("AIFMD II"). By: Mayer Brown

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8th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium: The Latest From London May 2024 - FFA European Fund Finance Symposium Review – Key Themes

JD Supra: Mergers

As ever, the event brought together a wide range of market participants from across the industry, providing a unique opportunity to network and learn more about the many exciting developments taking place in fund finance. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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UK Government Confirms EEA UCITS Equivalent Under Overseas Funds Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

To address the limitations of the current temporary marketing permission regime (“TMPR”), which permits EEA funds marketed in the UK before Brexit to continue to access the UK market, the UK government introduced the overseas funds regime (“OFR”). By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP