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Exploring the Funds Hub

Exploring the Funds Hub

Harneys 60 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

Exploring the Funds Hub is a podcast series that delves into the world of offshore funds, focusing on the BVI and Cayman. Each episode provides analysis and expert commentary from leading minds in the field, demystifying legal jargon and complex terminology. The podcast is produced by Harneys, an international law firm.

Episodes

The BVI's quiet role in ESG-linked fund structures: substance, speed, and strategic value
Addressing the perception problem directly
Where the BVI fits in the ESG fund ecosystem
Three structural scenarios in practice
Scenario 1: BVI feeder into a Cayman ESG master fund
Scenario 2: BVI limited partnership as a co-investment vehicle
Scenario 3: BVI company as an impact SPV with UNPRI-aligned reporting
What institutional investors actually require
When the BVI is — and is not — the right choice
A pragmatic tool in a sophisticated toolkit
The BVI's quiet role in ESG-linked fund structures: substance, speed, and strategic value Addressing the perception problem directly Where the BVI fits in the ESG fund ecosystem Three structural scenarios in practice Scenario 1: BVI feeder into a Cayman ESG master fund Scenario 2: BVI limited partnership as a co-investment vehicle Scenario 3: BVI company as an impact SPV with UNPRI-aligned reporting What institutional investors actually require When the BVI is — and is not — the right choice A pragmatic tool in a sophisticated toolkit Jul 20, 2026 08:17 The BVI is not the top-level vehicle in an ESG fund, but it plays a valuable role at the layer beneath, as a feeder fund, co-investment vehicle, or impact SPV, where speed, simplicity, and cost matter. Institutional ESG investors do not categorically exclude BVI vehicles; eligibility is driven by the structure's conduct, governance, transparency, and reporting, not the jurisdiction alone.
Private credit in Luxembourg: structuring considerations for a fast-growing strategy
Luxembourg's private credit landscape: why the domicile matters
Choosing the right vehicle: RAIF, SIF and the SCSp
AIFMD II: what the loan-originating fund rules mean in practice
Liquidity structuring: matching terms to assets
Pre-launch checklist: structuring questions to resolve before you launch
Conclusion
Private credit in Luxembourg: structuring considerations for a fast-growing strategy Luxembourg's private credit landscape: why the domicile matters Choosing the right vehicle: RAIF, SIF and the SCSp AIFMD II: what the loan-originating fund rules mean in practice Liquidity structuring: matching terms to assets Pre-launch checklist: structuring questions to resolve before you launch Conclusion Jul 13, 2026 08:28 Private credit has moved from the margins to the mainstream of European finance, and Luxembourg has become the domicile of choice for the managers raising and deploying it. As bank lending has retrenched and institutional investors have pursued the credit risk premium, European private credit assets under management have grown rapidly, and a growing share of new direct lending, mezzanine
AIFMD II and the UCITS review: what EU reform means for global fund managers
Introduction: The stakes of EU reform for global managers
What AIFMD II actually changes and for whom
Delegation and substance: the reforms that matter most
Loan-originating funds: new rules, new obligations
Liquidity management tools: an expanded toolkit with new responsibilities
Reporting obligations: what has changed and what is coming
Stricter requirements regarding national private placement rules
What managers should be asking their advisers now
AIFMD II and the UCITS review: what EU reform means for global fund managers Introduction: The stakes of EU reform for global managers What AIFMD II actually changes and for whom Delegation and substance: the reforms that matter most Loan-originating funds: new rules, new obligations Liquidity management tools: an expanded toolkit with new responsibilities Reporting obligations: what has changed and what is coming Stricter requirements regarding national private placement rules What managers should be asking their advisers now Jul 9, 2026 12:10 AIFMD II (Directive (EU) 2024/927) is in force, with national transposition due by 16 April 2026, and the UCITS review is following closely behind. For global managers using Luxembourg as their EU gateway, the practical impact is concentrated in four areas: tighter delegation and substance expectations, a new regime for loan-originating funds, mandatory liquidity management tools for open
BVI Open-Ended Funds and Approved Funds: Structures, benefits and approval process
What are BVI investment funds?
What is a BVI-approved fund?
Key benefits of investing in BVI funds and approved funds
Regulatory requirements for setting up a BVI fund
How to obtain approval for a BVI fund: step-by-step process
1. Appoint legal counsel and key service providers
2. Determine the fund structure and category
3. Incorporate the fund vehicle
4. Prepare the offering documents (or disclosure)
5. Submit the application to the FSC
6. FSC review and approval
Typical timeline for BVI fund approval
BVI hedge funds: the five fund categories
How Harneys can help
BVI Open-Ended Funds and Approved Funds: Structures, benefits and approval process What are BVI investment funds? What is a BVI-approved fund? Key benefits of investing in BVI funds and approved funds Regulatory requirements for setting up a BVI fund How to obtain approval for a BVI fund: step-by-step process 1. Appoint legal counsel and key service providers 2. Determine the fund structure and category 3. Incorporate the fund vehicle 4. Prepare the offering documents (or disclosure) 5. Submit the application to the FSC 6. FSC review and approval Typical timeline for BVI fund approval BVI hedge funds: the five fund categories How Harneys can help Jul 6, 2026 15:27 The British Virgin Islands is one of the world's leading jurisdictions for the formation of investment funds. With a well-established regulatory framework, tax-neutral environment and efficient approval processes, the BVI offers a compelling platform for fund managers — particularly those launching their first fund or structuring vehicles below US$100 million. This guide explains the key
Duties and obligations of a director of a Cayman Islands fund
Duties and obligations of a director of a Cayman Islands fund Jul 2, 2026 48:44 This guide provides an overview of the powers, duties and obligations of a director of an exempted company incorporated under the Companies Act of the Cayman Islands (Companies Act) which is registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as a fund (Fund). This guide is limited to those Funds registered with CIMA under section 4(3) or 4(4)(a) of the Mutual Funds Act (a Mutual
Data Protection for Cayman Islands investment funds
Data Protection for Cayman Islands investment funds Jul 1, 2026 06:37 The Cayman Islands Data Protection Act (the DP Act) governs how a data controller may process, use and retain personal data. Anyone who falls within the definition of a "data controller" (such as a Cayman Islands investment fund) must now comply with eight data protection principles in relation to any personal data processed by the data controller. Where a data controller engages a third
The roles and responsibilities of the AML Officers of Financial Service Providers
The roles and responsibilities of the AML Officers of Financial Service Providers Jun 30, 2026 14:38 This guide looks at the roles and responsibilities of the nominated officers of financial service providers whose job it is to look out for and report suspicious activity and who oversee the compliance function and ensure that adequate systems and controls are in place to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. Money laundering is the process by which the proceeds of crime are
Private Funds in the Cayman Islands
Private Funds in the Cayman Islands Jun 30, 2026 26:42 The Cayman Islands is the leading jurisdiction for the offshore investment funds industry due to its combination of flexible and appropriate regulation, an approachable and effective regulator, professional service provider expertise, high reputation among investors and a tax neutral regime. Investment funds established in the Cayman Islands fall into two broad categories: open-ended fund
The Funds Download - PRC securities access in 2026, from market entry channels to next generation ETF products
The Funds Download - PRC securities access in 2026, from market entry channels to next generation ETF products Jun 25, 2026 00:38 Click here to subscribe to the Funds Download podcast. Choose your preferred platform from the list presented and click subscribe or follow once logged in. Visit the Funds Download podcast page to catch up on all the Funds Download episodes. If you're considering establishing a fund in the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, or the British Virgin Islands, visit our Funds Hub for guidance.
PRC securities access in 2026, from market entry channels to next generation ETF products
PRC securities access in 2026, from market entry channels to next generation ETF products Jun 25, 2026 00:35 Click here to subscribe to the Funds Download podcast. Choose your preferred platform from the list presented and click subscribe or follow once logged in. Visit the Funds Download podcast page to catch up on all the Funds Download episodes. If you're considering establishing a fund in the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, or the British Virgin Islands, visit our Funds Hub for guidance.
SFDR Article 6 funds: meaning, scope and market practice
What is an SFDR Article 6 fund?
Where are SFDR Article 6 funds commonly established?
How Article 6 differs from SFDR Articles 8 and 9
Interaction between SFDR and non-EU fund structures
How Harneys can help
SFDR Article 6 funds: meaning, scope and market practice What is an SFDR Article 6 fund? Where are SFDR Article 6 funds commonly established? How Article 6 differs from SFDR Articles 8 and 9 Interaction between SFDR and non-EU fund structures How Harneys can help Jun 16, 2026 11:02 The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is one of the most consequential pieces of EU financial regulation to emerge in recent years. It establishes a classification framework for financial products based on their sustainability characteristics, dividing them broadly into three categories under Articles 6, 8 and 9. While much of the market's attention has focused on the highe
AIFMD explained: scope, thresholds, exemptions and compliance
AIFMD explained: scope, thresholds, exemptions and compliance Jun 10, 2026 14:17 The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is the cornerstone of EU regulation for managers of non-UCITS investment funds. It determines which fund managers require authorisation, sets asset thresholds that trigger full regulatory obligations, and establishes the framework for marketing alternative investment funds to EU investors. It also created a passport allowing AIFMs

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