Private Label Funds
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LGT Fund Management Company Ltd.
Private Label Funds
Your funds / assets in an optimal legal framework
Liechtenstein offers interesting solutions
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Table of contents
Part I Private Label Funds
1) Key benefits and opportunities
2) Set-up of your own investment fund: Essential basics
3) Steps to your Private Label Fund
4) Pricing
5) Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Part II Liechtenstein and the LGT
1) Why Liechtenstein as a Fund Domicile?
2) LGT as your Partner
Part III Summary, contacts & legal information
Overview
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Part I Private Label Funds
Key benefits and opportunities
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Key benefits and opportunities
What are Private Label Funds (PLFs)?
Private Label Funds are tailor made investment funds
Provide the same protection as commercially offered funds (retail funds), but they are tailored to the customers needs (type of fund, legal structures)
Funds are very safe investment vehicles due to extensive regulation and supervision
Asset Protection: PLFs are segregated assets (off-balance sheet)
Liechtensteins PLFs compile a half year and annual report, are subject to PWC audit and continuous monitoring through the financial market authority
PLFs are treated the same way for tax purposes as commercially available funds, i.e. they do not pay taxes (no stamp duties, no VAT)
=> Private Label Funds:
all the advantages of commercial funds, but tailor made solution for your clients!
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PLFs allow flexible asset allocation (as well as pooling, subscription, redemption)
Complete flexibility in relation to TAA, asset classes, investment strategies, regions, currencies, multi-manager solutions ...
PLFs allow confidentiality (beneficial owner (BO) is not visible)
Name (label) of the fund is given by the client
And for the client of a PLF changes almost nothing
The client is completely free in the choice of assets, the allocation, the transactions etc. (assuming proper NAV calculation is possible and appropriate legal structure in place)
=> Private Label Funds:
provide security, transparency and complete alignment of interest for the beneficial owner
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Key benefits and opportunities
What are Private Label Funds (PLFs)?
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Key benefits and opportunities
The rationale for a Private Label Fund (PLF)
SecurityInvestment funds are separated assets and off-balance sheet, are
regulated investment products and supervised by the financial
market authority.
TransparencyYour assets in an investment fund are in a cost efficient, safe,
audited, transparent legal framework with an independent
reporting.
SimplicityYou dont want the hassle with the fund set-up, regulatory
framework, audits, NAV calculation, administration, reporting,
book keeping and fund share dealing?
Your own investment product Do you want to attract clients/investors by showing them your
track record of your public authorised and audited fund? A fund
with your brand & name and with your own investment strategy?
Focus on your asset management skillsDo you want to simplify your asset management? Instead of
buying a security for each client, just buying it once for the fund.
Easy access to the European MarketUCITS and future AIFs with domicile Liechtenstein have due to EU
passports fast and easy access to the whole European market.
Security
Transparency
Simplicity
Your own investment product
Focus on your asset management skills
Easy access to the European Market
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Key benefits and opportunities
Your opportunities and benefits of a PLF
Individual structuring of individual sub-funds
as part of a segmented fund in the same way
as with mandates
Reduction in management and administration
expenses
Standardized reporting
Possibility of establishing a fund for qualified
investors with very few regulatory
requirements
Possible tax advantages when booking fund
units instead of paying tax on an individual
mandate or security
Own product under own brand
Individual investment policy and fee structure
Track record
Investment policy regularly reviewed
Standardized reporting
Possibility of public distribution
Reduction in management and
administration expenses
More flexibility with investments
More time for client services
Wealthy families/private clientsAsset managers
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Part I Private Label Funds
Set-up of your own investment fund: Essential basics
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The external asset manager determines the label and focuses on his skills, i.e. investment management, client services and distribution
LGT fulfills all other necessary tasks, i.e. offers a complete service package (fund set-up, administration, reporting, compliance, audit, custody, trading, etc.) or only parts of it (BUT no asset management)
An external asset manager
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LGTs fund service and depositary capabilities
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Set-up of your own investment fund
Definition of Private Label Funds
As a simplification, a Private Label Fund (PLF) combines:
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LGT
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Custodian bank
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Set-up of your own investment fund
Private Label Fundse.g. segmented investment undertaking
Fund Management
Company
Under trusteeship
Asset management
agreement
Investments
Investment Advisor,
depending on asset
management agreement
(advisory agreement)
LGT Bank Ltd.
e.g. equities e.g. bonds
Segmented investment undertaking
(= Umbrella Fund)
Asset Manager
Client subscribes for
units, which are
booked to the client's
custody account
Intermediary
Fund Promoter
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Possible fund structures: Legal background
Fund structures
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IU for other values
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IU for
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EU pass no EU pass no EU pass no EU pass
Future AIF -> EU Pass
Fund management
company
Contractual form /
Collective Trusteeship
Externally Managed
Self Managedvariable Capital
SICAV
Fixed Capital
SICAF
Investment Company
Corporate form
FUND
Segmented / Unsegmented
Unit Classes
Master-Feeder Structures
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Possible fund structures - UCITS
UCITSUndertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities
There are various investment restrictions aimed at protecting retail investors
(but UCITS are also eligible for professional investors)
at least 90% of the assets must be invested in transferable securities, book-entry securities
and money market instruments that are traded on an exchange or other regulated market
open to the public (10% trash ratio)
short sales and investments in precious metals (physical or certificates) are not permitted
the maximum permitted investment in a position is 10%. All positions exceeding 5% may
not in total exceed 40% of the assets
etc.
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Possible fund structures Investment undertakings for other values (with increased risk)
IUs for other values Investment Undertakings
IUs for other values with increased risk
Fewer investment restrictions than in the case of a UCITS
investments are, for example, permitted in
transferable securities and book-entry securities, units of other investment undertakings,
money market instruments, and bank deposits (restricted focus possible)
derivative financial instruments
precious metals
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Products with the suffix ... with increased risk are, for example, permitted to engage in
borrowing
derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes
investments that lack transparency or are extremely difficult to value
short sales
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IUs for qualified investors
IUs for qualified investors have almost no investment restrictions: Equities, bonds, derivatives, private equities, real estates, etc.
all these asset are allowed in any combination and ratios in this fund!
IUs are eligible for qualified investors such as:
natural persons for companies that are not commercially active with a securities portfolio in
excess of CHF 1 million at the time of subscription
investors that have concluded an asset management agreement with a person/entity
regulated with regard to asset management
regulated companies such as banks and investment firms, insurance companies, occupational
pension fund institutions, etc.
Possible fund structures Investment undertakings for qualified investors
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The following should be noted in particular: minimum subscription of CHF 250,000
funds for qualified investors are subject to less regulation in respect of authorization and
disclosure requirements, but are nonetheless subject to audit and comprehensive
supervision by the regulator
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Part I Private Label Funds
Steps to your Private Label Fund
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Steps to your Private Label Fund
Private Label Fund set-up process
Initial discussion/questionnaire
Internal audit (due diligence, viability
of project)
Offer submitted to client and
memorandum of understanding by client
Cooperation agreement/asset
management agreement
Documentation obtained from portfolio
manager/asset manager
Prospectus drawn up
Auditor (PWC) checks prospectus
Application for authorization submitted
to FMA authorization
Technical set-up
Subscription period/launch
Client
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FMA
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Fund set-up: Subscription process
Subscription process (fund for qualified investors)
Investors
Local Bank
Segmented investment undertaking (Umbrella)
e.g. equities e.g. bondse.g. private
equity
Investors 1 The investor can subscribe units of the relevant fund via his local bank.
The local bank has to check the
subscription requirements (qualified
investor).
The local bank will forward the
subscription to LGT
No information about the investor has
to be delivered to LGT.
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The investor can subscribe units of the
relevant fund directly via LGT.
LGT has to check the subscription
requirements (qualified investor).
Each fund (segment) can be subscribed
individually.
The fund management company does
not administrate a list of investors.
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UCITS IV IUs for qualified investors
Project work LGT ca. 1-2 weeks ca.1 week
Check prospectus ca. 2 weeks ca. 1 week
FMA (Max. time per law) max. 2 weeks ca. 1 week
Technical implementation ca. 1-2 weeks ca. 1 week
TOTAL TIME5-11 weeks
(normally 6 weeks)3-4 weeks
Minimum requirements
The minimum volume for a Private Label Fund is CHF 20 mn
In the case of segmented fund (= umbrella fund) the minimum volume is necessary for each segment
The asset manager must be prudentially supervised (for IUs, CH: SRO, UCITS: supervised)
LGT doesnt give any start credits for catch up the minimum volume
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Steps to your Private Label Fund
Timeline for fund set-up
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Steps to your Private Label Fund
LGTs Fund Service Offering
Open offering of all building blocks. Each building block can be acquired individually or in any desired combination
Private label funds:
Launching of UCITS and IUs (future AIF), domiciled in Liechtenstein
Support for promoters, asset managers in implementing regulatory requirements
Sophisticated reporting (pension funds, institutional clients, performance, consolidations etc.)
Transfer of currently offshore funds (e.g. Cayman Island, British Virgin Islands) to Liechtenstein
Transfer of currently EU / CH funds to Liechtenstein
Fund administration:
Administration of funds in FL
Mandates with external custodian banks using shadow accounting
Administration of funds outside Liechtenstein
Service for smaller and mid-sized fund companies without own administration
Depositary mandates:
Shadow accounting
depositary mandates
DepositaryFund-
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Part I Private Label Funds
Pricing
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There can be no conclusive answer here, as costs are affected by factors
such as volumes, the type of fund, valuation cycle, target investments etc.
Pricing
What does a private label fund cost?
One-off costs
set-up costs CHF 20000.-
check of prospectus by auditor ca. CHF 5-10000
authorization fees ca. CHF 0-10000
Recurring costs
fund administration ca. 7 - 15 bps
custodian bank ca. 8 - 20 bps
auditing costs ca. CHF 10000
FMA fees CHF 2000
transaction costs tbd
A detailed offer can be made once the large questionnaire has been completed
Likely costs: approx. 10-30 bps per annum plus third-party costs (official fees, auditors, etc.)
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Part I Private Label Funds
Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
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General benefits for qualified investors
Rapid and low-priced approval procedure
Reduced statutory reporting and disclosure
requirements
Versatile benefits of segmentation
Not any cross liability between segments
More flexibility with investments
Allowance of different levels of liquidity
Flexible pricing coping with different investments
Fast representation of further asset classes
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Different segments of IU for qualified investors
IU for qualified
investors
Segment 1
trad.
investments
Segment 2
Hedge Funds
Segment 3
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Clear structure with segmentsIn general
Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Private Label Fund
Bond issues Shares Alternative
Sovereign
Corporate
High Yield
Emerging Markets
North America
Europe
Pacific
Emerging Markets
Hedge Funds
Private Equity
CashFamilieInvestors
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Dynamic Global Endowment Fond
Management company LGT Fund Management Company Ltd.
Fund administration LGT Fund Management Company Ltd.
Custodian Bank LGT Bank Ltd.maintains the unit register
Asset Management Asset Management Ltd.(tbd)delegated to an external provider
Auditing PWC funds & management company
Fund type Investment Undertaking (IU) for qualified investors
Legal form Trust
Fund structure Umbrella-Fund consisting of different segments
Public register Registration of the Global Endowment Fund
FMA one week for approval
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Fund structure with delegations
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Administration
Management Segregated Account
Sub-Asset Management
Agreement
Sub-Asset Management
Agreement
Management Segregated Account
Management Segregated Account
LGT Fund
Management
Company Ltd.
Asset ManagementAgreement
Lead Asset
Manager
LGT Bank Ltd.Custodian Bank
PwCAuditor
Sub Asset ManagerSub Asset Manager
Sub Asset Manager
Sub-Asset Management
Agreement
Management Segregated Account
Sub Asset Manager
Sub-Asset Management
Agreement
Dynamic Global
Endowment Fund
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Investment policies
4.1 Investment objective and investment policy
In accordance with the principle of risk diversification, the
assets of the Fund shall be invested in securities and other
investments as described below. Barring any mentions in
clause 4 of divergent investment guidelines specific to the
Fund, the general investment guidelines as set forth in
clause 5 shall apply.
4.1.1 Global Endowment Fund Traditional
The investment objective for this segment is to invest the
Fund assets worldwide in a broadly diversified manner,
primarily in traditional asset classes (cash, bonds, stocks),
using investment instruments that are typically traded on
exchanges or other public markets.
The Fund assets are generally liquid, i.e. they can be sold
within a short period of time in their respective markets
under normal market conditions.
Within this segment, the Fund maintains the following
maximum limits for each asset class:
Cash positions max. 100%
Bonds max. 70%
Stocks max. 70%
Investment decisions within the segment are made based upon
the fundamental assessment of the asset class and issuing
institution in each case. The primary investment instruments
used are those that fulfill the investment criteria of
transparency, profit predictability and dynamism, financial
strength, and attractive price level.
Depending upon the market situation, there could be larger
shifts in the various asset classes within the boundaries of the
defined limits. Thus, the entire assets of the Fund for this
segment may be invested in cash positions when market
conditions are negative. The assets of this segment can
therefore be invested in the specified asset classes within the
specified limits at the discretion of the Asset Manager.
This segment is suitable for investors who are interested in a
medium-term capital growth with a balanced investment risk.
We refer to the general and segment-specific risks described in
clause 6.
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Basic information about the fund
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Reporting
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Examples of institutional reporting
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
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Concrete Example of a fund for UHNWI
Reporting
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Part II Liechtenstein and the LGT
Why Liechtenstein as a Fund Domicile?
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Why Liechtenstein?
Easy access to European Markets: Liechtenstein as
Fund Domicile: Investment funds (UCITS, AIF) with
domicile Liechtenstein meet the requirements for
the EU passport allowing e.g. for distribution after a
fast notification procedure all over Europe
Legal certainty: Liechtenstein offers with the
implementation of the AIFMD legal security and fast
access to EEA which is interesting for Swiss AIFMs
Rapid approval procedure: The FMA has binding
timelines for approval of new funds, far shorter
than elsewhere
Favorable tax environment: Liechtenstein has no
stamp duty (15bps in CH) and no tax for funds
(Luxembourg: tax dabonnement (1-5bps of NAV
p.a.))
Interesting options: Liechtenstein offers sound legal
protection in line with the EU requirements and
offers also investment vehicles which are not
available in Switzerland (i.e. certain Single Investor
Funds)
Why Liechtenstein as a Fund Domicile?
Easy access to European Markets
Legal certainty
Rapid approval procedure
Favorable tax environment
Interesting options
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Why Liechtenstein as a Fund Domicile?
Comparison of locations
Advantages versus Switzerland:
Funds under Liechtenstein law have simplified
access to the EU market (EU passport)
Comparatively quick authorization process
As a rule, no prudential supervision for Swiss
asset managers -> must be subject to direct
FINMA supervision if active as an asset
manager for a Liechtenstein UCITS and future
AIF
Advantages versus offshore:
Liechtenstein UCITS meet the requirements
for recognition in the EU and the EEA (EU
passport) and future AIF
Equivalence of Liechtenstein supervisory
authorities with supervisory authorities in the
EU/EEA is ensured
Income not subject to VAT
No stamp duty on purchase or sale
Euroclear settlement with ISIN & VALOR
Booked in clients custody account with their
own bank, with prices updated via
international data providers
Liechtenstein versus SwitzerlandLiechtenstein versus offshore
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Taxation Liechtenstein Luxembourg
Fund assets (assets under management
AuM)No net asset tax Taxe dabonnement 1-5bps of AuM!
Tax environment what taxes are
applicable at fund level
Tax exempt on income and capital gains
No WHT on distributions made to
investors
Tax exempt on income and capital gains
No WHT on distributions made to
investors
Corporate tax rate for a Management
Company
12.5% (self-governing)
Max. 1200CHF (non-self-governing)28.8% for Luxembourg town
Regulation
Regulatory body Finanzmarkt Aufsicht (FMA)Commission de Surveillance du Sector
Financier (CSSF)
Timeframe for approval by regulatory
bodyYes, FMA has binding (shorter) timelines No
Promoter /Sponsor approval required No
Sponsor Letter of Assurance for UCITS,
Promoter for Part II UCIs, No for SIFs and
SICARs but will change because of AIFMD
Capital requirements for a fund promoter NoneEUR 8000000 (for Part II UCIs open to
retail public) with exceptions
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Why Liechtenstein as a Fund Domicile?
Fund Domicile Matrix (selection of key differences)
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Part II Liechtenstein and the LGT
LGT as your Partner
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LGT as your Partner
* Tier 1 Ratio is the ratio of a banks capital to its total risk-weighted assets.
In contrast to other banks, LGT is in a very comfortable position. Minimum requirement by law: 8%.
LGT GroupTotal AuA: CHF 128.8 billion
Tier 1 Ratio*: 18.4%
Moodys: Aa2
Standard & Poors: A+
Number of staff: 2081
Locations globally: more than 20
LGT Group founded as an universal bank in 1920, owned by the Princely House
of Liechtenstein for over 80 years
Simple and stable ownership structure allows for a long-term oriented corporate
strategy and independent decisions
Alignment of investment interests between clients, owner and employees
With a strong capital basis we can pursue our long-term strategic goals unperturbed
Source: LGT
Why LGT? Facts and Figures (as of December 31, 2014)
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LGT as your Partner
What benefits can LGT Fund Management Company Ltd offer clients?
Up-to-date on current issues
(e.g. AIFM, taxes)
Expertise in setting up and
administration of (own) funds
Global approaches to solutions
thanks to worldwide network
Quality and
stability
Infrastructure and
experience
Client
Open to innovative
solutions
Coordination by
one contact person
One-stop solution
Source: LGT
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Part III Summary, contacts & legal information
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PLF Takeaways
Why PLF?
Security
Transparency
Efficiency
Tax
UHNWI, family offices, independent asset managers
Particularly interesting for these customers: IU for qualified investors
PLF = secure investment vehicle
Off-balance sheet, controlling through AM (external), Auditor (PWC), LGT Fund Management
Company, custodian bank
Alignment of interest (we're not the PM), completely independent review of the investment guidelines,
semi-annual and annual report, regular calculation of NAV and reporting (depending on customers
needs), assets at different third-party custodians may be consolidated (shadow accounting)
No management or administration effort for the client, regulatory requirements are met by the fund,
SPOC, i.e. single point of contact for the client
Flexibility: transfer of assets and allocation in families, centralised management of assets,
Easy transfer of assets
In an IU for qualified investors (lowest regulatory requirements, but the same benefits), virtually all
asset classes (Please note: NAV-calculation) can be brought into the fund
FL-Investment funds are exempt from tax, no stamp duty and no VAT
One line in the tax declaration for the client
Allocation of income and losses (netting effects)
Tax deferral effects
No time limit on losses carried forward
Target Clients
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PLF Takeaways
Why Liechtenstein?
Legal certainty Clear commitment of the government to fund center Liechtenstein EU-compliant legislation, UCITSG, AIFMG (SICAVs, SICAFs, SIF, etc.), single-investor-fund
Thanks to EU passport simplified distribution authorization
European recognition of the FMA as equivalent supervisory authority
Rapid approval Time-and cost-efficient FMA (binding time frame), approval also for sophisticated fund projects in a short time
Tax No tax for the funds in Liechtenstein (LUX: 1-5bps), No stamp duty, no VAT
Rating AAA rating of Liechtenstein, single EEA Member with CHF
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Summary
Your benefits of a private label fund
Security
A private label fund provides highest investor protection since the fund represents separate assets
(off balance sheet) and is fully compliant with the actual regulatory requirements
Improved risk management
Complete independent controlling of investment limits specified by the investor
Controls threefold: by the asset manager, by the external auditor, by LGT Fund Management
Company Ltd.
Operational benefits; more speed, less cost, less complexity
All investments are grouped in one single, clear legal framework
Daily/weekly/monthly valuation/reporting and NAV of the fund
Simplification of the tax return (one single line instead of x000 transactions)
Easy transfer of shares
Semi-annual and annual financial reports, audited
Tax benefits
Offsetting of realized capital losses against income and capital gains
No VAT when expenses are charged to the fund
Tax deferral effects
No time limit in case of deficit carried forward
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Contacts at LGT
Contacts for your private label solutions
French Speaking Clients:
Romain Jacoby
Private Labelling
Tel. +423 235 1777
Dr. Stefan Lindemann, LL.M.
CEO LGT Fund Management
Company Ltd.
Tel. +423 235 2253
Mag. Thomas Marte, LL.M.
Wealth Structuring
Tel. +423 235 2837
Roger Schaedler
Deputy CEO LGT Fund
Management Company Ltd.
Tel. +423 235 1507
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Legal information
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investments can fall as well as rise. Positive performance in the past is therefore no guarantee of positive performance in the future.
Forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future value developments. The risk of price and foreign currency losses and of fluctuations in return
as a result of unfavorable exchange rate movements cannot be ruled out. There is a possibility that investors will not recover the full amount
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It is up to potential investors to obtain comprehensive information and appropriate advice in their home country, country of residence or
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Picture description
"The Violin Player", 1653
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"The Violin Player" by Gerard Dou shows a man leaning casually out of a window, playing his violin while gazing into the distance. Dou draws upon a sketch by Gerrit van Honthorst, although he has transformed this into a smaller format. The superb quality of his painting, greatly admired by collectors for its painstaking and elaborate treatment, also generated very high sales prices. Dou's clarity of vision is demonstrated by the wind-ruffled sheet music and the richly-ornamented carpet draped over the parapet. The smoothly-applied paint contains no trace of brushwork. He owes the gentle light effects, subtle chiaroscuro and soft shapes to his teacher Rembrandt. Through the window the viewer can see a young man grinding pigment in a workshop. The relief under the parapet contains a similar reference, showing inter alia a putto holding a mask before his face, symbolising painting. The musician himself could be the artist and proprietor of the workshop, for Dutch painters often depicted artists as musicians. Dou's visual motif is probably the effects of music as an inspiration for painters.
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