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Ensuring good governance in volatile markets

Fund managers need to keep a close eye on their governance processes and structure during the COVID-19 crisis.

Opinion Apr 2020

No Brexit herd mentality in private equity and real estate

When it comes to preparing for and dealing with life after Brexit there’s no obviously ‘right’ path for PERE fund managers to follow, but some trends are appearing, writes TMF Group’s Thomas Erichsen.

Opinion Apr 2019

Business culture during Ramadan: an Irish expat in the Middle East

TMF UAE's Director, Legal and Governance Stephanie Williams shares her perspective as an Irish expat in the Middle East during Ramadan.

Opinion Jul 2015

UK Autumn Statement: changes for big business and private clients

Last week’s joint Spending Review and Autumn Statement delivered by UK Chancellor George Osborne was relatively light on tax measures, but there are some key changes for private clients and corporates. TMF Group Private Client Services Director Vince Cheshire provides details.

Opinion Dec 2015

Are CLOs too good to be true?

CLOs yield attractive returns at low risks, TMF Group’s Global Head of Structured Finance Services Huub Mourits explains the how, what, and why on CLO returns and investment risks.

Opinion Sep 2017

Informal employment in Argentina: will it motivate a labor reform?

Labor cost in Argentina exceeds by far the salary received by the employee, in comparison to most of the countries of the region. The situation generates disagreement in employers and employees, and sometimes encourages the informality of labor relations. The Argentine administration aims at a labor reform to address this and other issues, although it may not fulfill the expectations of the business sector.

Opinion

An uncertain year for Argentinian Financial Trusts

TMF Group Argentina looks at the prospects for Financial Trusts (FTs) in 2015. English translation of an article first published in Spanish in issue 222 of Bancos y Seguros NBS Magazine.

Opinion Jan 2015

There's more to North America than 50 states

A quick glance at the Canadian Trade Commissioner’s Service briefings and you’ll see they answer the question “Why invest in Canada?” with a simple equation: Innovation + Stability = Profitability. Ahead of our webinar, here's a few reasons why you should consider Canada.

Opinion Jan 2015

Think your business operations are fully compliant in the Philippines? Think again

The level of compliance required to successfully manage business operations in the Philippines can come as a surprise, writes TMF Philippines’ Sharon Yam.

Opinion Sep 2017

The great pension transfer debate

TMF Group Global Head of International Pensions Bethell Codrington believes Trustee responsibility to deferred pension fund members who are no longer UK resident has been massively overlooked.

Opinion Sep 2017

Exercising director’s fiduciary duties - when it’s time to step down?

With the financial and governance issues that have affected the reputation and financial health of companies, questions arises as to how a director exercise his or her fiduciaries duties towards a deteriorating company, says Joanne Matisonn, Head of Corporate Governance at TMF Group.

Opinion Sep 2017

Business culture during Ramadan: a Dutchman in Doha

TMF Qatar Commercial Director Lennart Bottenberg provides a little insight into what it's like being a westerner in Doha, Qatar, over Ramadan.

Opinion Jun 2015

Trends and developments around choosing a location for your aircraft leasing structure

TMF Group’s experts discuss the trends and developments around choosing a location for aircraft leasing structures, and how to benefit from countries facilitating new funding requirements.

Opinion Sep 2017

Apple’s green light indicates growing interest

Green bonds have matured, the asset class has outgrown the infancy phase and it’s here to stay, TMF Group expert Andrew Steck introduced what green bond is, its benefits and pitfalls.

Opinion Aug 2017

It's coming at a rapid PACE

The European real estate market is ideally-suited for a PACE-like programme, TMF Group has been involved with PACE securitisations since the programme was established.

Opinion Aug 2017

The operational dilemmas of debt restructuring

TMF Group expert says since 2005, when the Bankruptcy Law was approved, the Brazilian market has been experiencing a continuous evolution of the operational aspects resulting from the restructuring or recovery processes of companies.

Opinion Aug 2017

Setting up your Irish aircraft leasing platform

Most aviation industry experts are predicting phenomenal growth in the aviation industry over the next decade, driven by the demand from China’s growing middle class and supported by new emerging markets such as Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa. Our Ireland MD blogs about the industry.

Opinion May 2015

Family wealth planning in Asia

One of the key assets driving wealth for Asian families is the family business, but Nigel Rivers - Managing Director, Hong Kong, and Regional Director of Private Clients, Asia Pacific, for TMF Group – believes not enough consideration is given to planning the transition of ownership of these essential assets.

Opinion Nov 2013

Australian infrastructure investment – is it sustainable?

There was an interesting debate at the 2nd annual Infrastructure Investor Australia Summit as to whether the level of local investment opportunities was sustainable writes TMF Group’s Paul Adamiak.

Opinion Aug 2017

Is the Australian real estate bubble really going to burst?

The property market in Australia has been extremely hot for a very long time, but that doesn’t mean a cool change is on the way, writes TMF Group’s Catherine Caradus.

Opinion Aug 2017