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ARTICLE · 07 JUNE 2022

Private Investment Funds In Guernsey

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Guernsey's Private Investment Fund (PIF) regime recognises that for some promoters, the nature of the target investors warrants a more flexible, cost-effective and timely approach to regulation and fund launch...

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Guernsey's Private Investment Fund (PIF) regime recognises that for some promoters, the nature of the target investors warrants a more flexible, cost-effective and timely approach to regulation and fund launch, pursuant to the Private Investment Fund Rules and Guidance, 2021 (PIF Rules).

It is popular with both new promoters looking to launch their first fund and existing managers looking to provide a simple product to investors very quickly.

A PIF and, where relevant, its associated management entity can be registered (and licensed) by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission within one business day. The application consists of a single form for the registration of the fund and licensing of the manager (where the fund requires one). This provides promoters with a very flexible regulatory environment to allow innovation and expansion.

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