open a hedge fund in singapore
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Open a Hedge Fund in SingaporeA presentation brought to you by OpenCompanySingapore.com
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Investment Funds Laws in Singapore
• The main legislation regulating the establishment of investment funds in Singapore is the Collective Investments Scheme Code.
• Our company registration agents in Singapore can help you set up any types of funds.
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Hedge Funds in Singapore
• Hedge funds are collective investment schemes that use different strategies of raising money for investors.
• The main advantage of hedge funds in Singapore is that they are allowed to use a broader pool of activities and assets in order to raise money.
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Who Can Start a Hedge Fund in Singapore?
• Singapore hedge funds can be established by:
institutional investors;
retail investors;
accredited investors.
• Also, both local and foreign investors can set up onshore hedge funds in Singapore.
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Types of Hedge Funds in Singapore
• Foreign investors looking to open hedge funds in Singapore have two possibilities:
to set up an onshore hedge fund;
to open an offshore hedge fund.
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• Our specialists in company registration offer information on other types of funds in Singapore.
Onshore Hedge Funds in Singapore
• Onshore hedge funds are required to abide by Singapore’s licensing regulations and can be divided into:
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open-ended trust funds;
closed-ended funds;
limited liability partnerships.
Requirements to Open a Singapore Hedge Fund
• There are two types of licenses one can obtain in order to open a hedge fund in Singapore:
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a capital market services license;
a financial adviser license.
• Foreign investors setting up hedge funds with less than 30 qualified investors are not required to obtain any of the licenses above.
The Capital Market License in Singapore
• Capital market services licenses can be obtained under the Securities and Futures Act and are suitable for the following types of activities undertaken by Singapore hedge funds:
securities dealings and financing;
futures contracts;
fund management services;
foreign exchange trading;
real estate investment trusts (REITs).
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The Financial Adviser License in Singapore
• Foreign investors may provide services and advice related to investment in securities, foreign exchange trading or life insurances.
• They are required to obtain a financial adviser license under the Financial Advisers Act in Singapore.
• Our company registration agents in Singapore can offer more information on the financial adviser license.
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Assistance in Opening a Hedge Fund in Singapore
• Our Singapore company formation consultants can assist clients with the hedge fund registration procedure.
• For detailed information on the main types of investment funds you can set up, please contact us.
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