Product Domicile

The choice of domicile for a fund can be very important particularly when considering the investment objectives and policy to be followed by a fund and the way in which investment restrictions may beapplied. Certain domiciles are favoured by promotors and investment mangers offering retail funds. Others are more relevant for fund promoters and investment managers offering alternative investment products. Should fund promotors or managers seek to list their funds on a recognised stock exchange, the choice of domicile again becomes important. Regulators in the different domiciles also have different attitudes to the provenance of the fund promotor and investment manager.

Product structurers are faced with a varity of choices when deciding where to domicile an investment fund.  Popular locations include:

When considering the launch of a fund, clients are recommended to seek advice from Apache Advisors about the appropriate choice of domicile.