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Listed Fund Services

We support the launch, listing and ongoing administration of alternative investment funds on exchanges around the world.

Supporting you through the listing process and beyond

Managers face many challenges when listing funds, including determining the fund structure and domicile, selecting an exchange to list on, completing the application, selecting appropriate partners and appointing directors.

Beyond this, there are continuing obligations related to stock exchange reporting and governance that must be met.

We pride ourselves on offering highly professional listed fund services to a wide range of issuers seeking to list their products on stock exchanges. We work with fund managers of all sizes and types – from boutique managers to established industry recognised names.

These exchanges include the main market, AIM and specialist fund segments of the London Stock Exchange, The International Stock Exchange (TISE), Euronext, Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX), Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), and Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). 

Our listed fund teams have assisted a wide variety of companies, real estate, debit / credit, infrastructure, energy and esoteric alternative funds to list on exchanges over the world. We also provide the ongoing administration, accounting, corporate secretarial and governance services to meet the continuing listing obligations of the relevant stock exchange.

We can help you

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  • Select an exchange 

    All stock exchanges offer distinct benefits and we can assist with selecting the most appropriate exchange for your fund. 


     

  • Go to market quickly 

    We work seamlessly with you and other service providers to ensure a smooth listing process. 

  • Ensure you remain compliant

    We will ensure you comply with relevant stock exchange requirements and the ever-changing global funds regulations and governance codes.

  •  Coordinate operational requirements

    Both before and after listing, we can coordinate all the involved parties, such as brokers and lawyers, including facilitating board and transaction meetings.

  • Improve reporting efficiency 

    We use the most recent version of fund technology platform, eFront, to provide easy access to information such as NAV calculations and investment data.

  • Comply with listing obligations

    Our teams will assist with complying with stock exchange obligations including the Market Abuse Regulations and the transparency directive provisions on periodic reporting and shareholder disclosure, if applicable.

Why Ocorian?

  • Expertise in listed funds

    We have a team of dedicated listed funds experts who truly understand the complexities of stock exchange-listed funds, supported by a multi-disciplinary team of over 300 fund professionals. 

    Expertise in listed funds
  • Knowledge of key funds exchanges

    We support listings on a wide variety of global exchanges – giving you a broad choice for your fund.

    Knowledge of key funds exchanges
  • At the forefront of technology

    We use the most recent version of eFront funds technology to deliver dashboards, tailored reports and access to important data. This level of detail is critical for listed funds.

    At the forefront of technology

Listed fund & complementary services

Our services include (dependent upon the exchange):

  • Preparing or assisting with the formal applications and vetting the prospectus to ensure compliance with the listing regulations
  • Submitting the prospectus to the listing committee
  • Submitting issuer / director / sponsor undertakings
  • Vetting and submitting all further documents required under the listing regulation
  • Acting at all times as the issuer’s principal channel of communication with the stock exchange, and maintaining close informational ties with the issuer
  • Ensuring the issuer complies with its continued obligations under the relevant section of the listing regulations (depending on the nature of the security listed and the jurisdiction)
  • Responding quickly on behalf of the issuer to all enquiries made by the stock exchange
  • Input on required partners
  • Co-ordination of listing process with corporate broker
  • Input and review of listing documentation 
  • Preparation of Financial Position and Prospects Procedures document
  • Coordinating and making any relevant stock exchange announcements
  • Arranging listing board meetings

Where required, we are able to provide listing sponsorship services on TISE. 

We will prepare the initial application documents including a wrapper / listing document, review the offering document or instruction to ensure compliance with the listing rules and the submission of the fund listing application.

We have significant experience in assisting with funds listings in key markets, including the Main Market and Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange, The International Stock Exchange, and Euronext. 

We have longstanding relationships with brokers who facilitate fund listings. 

Critically, our teams are expert in the stock exchange processes for listing, including the requirements for Financial Position and Prospects Procedures.

We provide a full suite of fund administration services throughout the fund lifecycle, before during and after listing. 

While our standard services include company secretarial, provision of directors and registered office, stock exchanges have specific continuing obligations and additional governance requirements that must be met. 

We have the relevant in-depth expertise to deliver on these requirements as well as ensuring the board has everything it needs to do its job correctly.

As well as providing registered office services, our clients benefit from the provision of corporate secretarial services by a team of professionally qualified staff. Our services include:

  • Advising on company secretarial matters
  • Producing and distributing notices and agendas of board meetings and committee meetings
  • Attending scheduled and ad hoc board meetings as well as formal meetings of the various committees established by the board
  • Typically, a listed fund would establish an audit and risk committee but may also consider establishing further committees such as management engagement committee, board nomination committee and remuneration and disclosure committee
  • Preparing and circulating draft minutes and action points arising from board and committee meetings
  • Providing board packs and document library through our electronic support system which allows directors to access current and historic documentation remotely
  • Organising the company’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) and any Extraordinary General Meetings (“EGM”) and producing minutes

We understand the importance of corporate governance and provide a comprehensive service including:

  • Where the company has resolved to join the Association of Investment Companies (“AIC”), assisting in compliance with the AIC Code of Corporate Governance or the code of corporate governance relevant to the chosen listing exchange
  • Assisting with risk analysis and preparation of risk matrix, including Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (“AIFMD”) requirements if applicable
  • Where relevant, assisting in ensuring compliance with MAR including the implementation of appropriate systems, controls and record keeping arrangements
  • Maintaining insider lists in the required format and content ensuring that all persons with access to insider information are aware of their legal and regulatory obligations
  • Advising directors and other relevant parties of closed dealing periods during which dealing by insiders is restricted
  • Maintaining a record of dealings by directors and other relevant persons in accordance with the applicable corporate governance code and the fund’s own dealing policy
  • Issuing announcements to the relevant stock exchange and, if necessary, regulatory organisations
  • Keeping records of all announcements made to the relevant stock exchange

Our clients enjoy peace of mind as we ensure that the stringent statutory reporting requirements within the relevant jurisdictions are adhered to. 

This is provided by our knowledgeable teams as follows:

  • Preparing and filing of the company’s annual validation, together with the annual filing fees
  • Liaising with the relevant regulatory authorities concerning company secretarial affairs of the company, for example, the appointment and resignation of directors
  • Preparing the appropriate statutory forms for filing with the relevant corporate registry
  • Liaison with the registrar in connection with share register analysis and reporting

Our specialist funds teams stay on top of and constantly monitor all relevant regulation, so that your funds always remain compliant, and you can focus on your core business.

Our specialist fund accounting teams are not only experts in day-to-day accounting, fund reporting, net asset value calculations and the preparation of financial statements.

they also have an in-depth understanding of the additional disclosures and transparency that is required from stock exchange vehicles.

What you say

What you say

  • "Having worked with Ocorian since the inception of our first fund, we have been consistently impressed by their expertise and service quality. They are professional, responsive and committed and we would not hesitate in recommending them as a first class service provider in their field".

    Caird Capital LLP

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