On 21 July, the MFSA included the first NAIF in the List of Notified AIFs. The NAIF, Ventura SICAV plc was notified to the MFSA, and is managed by Abalone Asset Managers in terms of the Investment Services Act (List of Notified AIFs) Regulations (hereinafter referred to as 'the Regulations').
In terms of the Regulations, the Notified AIF can be established under any structure allowed under Maltese law and the AIFM will assume full responsibility for the Notified AIF and for the fulfilment of the obligations of the Notified AIF. EU/EEA AIFMs may submit a request to the MFSA for an AIF to be included in the List of Notified AIFs.
The MFSA has committed to include a proposed NAIF in the List of Notified AIFs within 10 working days from the submission of a complete notification pack. The applicable Rules, Regulations and templates are available for download from the MFSA website [www.mfsa.com.mt]
First Notified AIF On MFSA List
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