How ICAS can help you?
ICAS was instructed on the design and launch Programs, Some in co-ownership form and worked on the remaining PROGRAM in different roles (advising a depositary, acting as specialist adviser and administrator, and acting on a substantial umbrella ICAS derivative transactions). We are currently actively working on three more.
- Planning and structuring. We can assist with the preparatory steps your business needs to undertake before the launch of an ICAS, including specialist fund structuring and tax advice.
- Scheme documents and authorization. We drafted the industry standard ICAS deed and can prepare and negotiate the relevant scheme documents, ancillary contracts, and manage the authorization process.
- Tax advice and planning. Our funds tax team can advise on every aspect of the ACS regime for both securities and property funds.
- Ongoing regulatory and compliance management. Our team can assist with future changes to the scheme and any regulatory or investor notifications required.
- Depositary advice. Our dedicated depositaries team can advise depositaries on relevant issues and can negotiate and prepare depositary agreements and ancillary documentation.
- Derivatives advice. Our specialist derivatives team advises authorized funds, including ICAS’s , on their derivatives strategies, collateral, security arrangements, agreements and on compliance with their regulatory obligations.
BUSINESS COMPLIANCE WITH COMPETITION RULES
KEY MESSAGES
- Competition provides the best incentive for efficiency encourages innovation and guarantees consumers the best choice for the best price. Abiding by antitrust rules is fundamental for creating and sustaining a competitive economy.
- Compliance with antitrust rules is not only a legal obligation, but also an attitude and a culture that can impact positively on business. Being compliant with rules and maintaining a strong reputation are fundamental matters for every enterprise.
- The basic principles of antitrust compliance can start with basic, simple and cost-effective actions aimed at preventing breaches.