{"id":1553,"date":"2025-07-24T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/us\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:05:48","slug":"accessing-eea-investors-a-u-s-fund-managers-guide-to-raising-capital-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/us\/insights\/accessing-eea-investors-a-u-s-fund-managers-guide-to-raising-capital-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessing EEA investors: A U.S. fund manager\u2019s guide to raising capital in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n        <p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Jack Standen, Managing Director, International Funds<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. fund managers are facing a new reality: re-ups are stalling, timelines are stretching, and investor allocations are tighter than ever. If your next close depends on finding new capital, it may be time to look across the Atlantic. Here&#8217;s how to access European Economic Area (EEA) investors while staying compliant with overseas regulators.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For decades, many U.S. funds didn\u2019t need to look beyond domestic borders. There was ample capital at home, compliance requirements were familiar, and raising a fund meant tapping a network that likely knew your name.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But in recent years, access to U.S. capital has become more competitive. Liquidity limitations and more selective allocations are prompting U.S. fund managers \u2013 especially in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/superreturn-international-2025-key-trends-in-private-credit\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">private credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/services\/real-assets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real assets<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 to look to Europe for their next capital raise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re eyeing Europe for your next funding round, you don\u2019t need to become a compliance expert overnight. In this guide, we\u2019ll explore the compliant pathways to reaching European investors, including how to choose the right approach based on who you&#8217;re targeting, how much you\u2019re raising, and where your investors are based.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why U.S. fund managers are turning to European capital<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. capital access is tightening<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and LPs are increasingly selective in their allocations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fundraiaing timelines are getting longer.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Slower re-ups, cautious institutional decision-making, and limited liquidity are making it more challenging to hit target closes on schedule<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European investor base is active and diversified<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, particularly pension schemes, insurers, family offices, and retail wealth channels. For many EEA allocators, the timing is right<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re thinking about raising funds outside the U.S., now is a great time \u2013 but don\u2019t go in blind. With regulators taking a harder line on fund marketing in recent years, structure matters as much as strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to legally market your fund in Europe: 3 distribution pathways<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accordion standard-spacing\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <p>#1: Reverse solicitation<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"toggle\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"expanded\">\n                            <div class=\"inner\">\n                                <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For years, reverse solicitation offered a gray-zone workaround. But under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/cbdf-implications-reverse-solicitation-how-adapt-your-eu-aif-marketing-strategy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cross-Border Distribution of Funds (CBDF) directive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the rules have changed. Today, unless a European investor contacts you completely unsolicited, you&#8217;re engaged in active marketing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Active marketing includes:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Actively contacting potential investors\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sending a pitch deck<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using third-party marketers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Providing a PPM or subscription documents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re actively speaking with or targeting EEA investors, reverse <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/aifmd-ii-is-reverse-solicitation-a-closing-door\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">solicitation no longer passes the smell test<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for regulators. You need a compliant distribution model, which leads us to the other two pathways: NPPR and AIFMD.<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <p>#2: National Private Placement Regimes (NPPR)<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"toggle\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"expanded\">\n                            <div class=\"inner\">\n                                <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NPPR is the most common entry point for U.S. managers looking to market to professional investors in Europe without <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/laying-the-groundwork-how-emerging-managers-can-pre-market-a-strategy-in-europe-without-setting-up-a-fund\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">launching a full European fund<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Under NPPR, you can market your existing fund(s) into eligible European countries <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/key-takeaways-from-the-fca-and-hm-treasurys-proposed-reforms-to-the-uk-aifm-regime\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">and the UK<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> via private placement, irrespective of where those funds are structured (e.g. Cayman, Delaware, the Channel Islands or Luxembourg).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advantages of NPPR:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your current fund structure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower compliance burden post-registration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Country-by-country selection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Challenges with NPPR:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not available in France, Italy or Spain. Austria and Portugal are usually prohibitively challenging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depositary required for funds marketed to Germany and Denmark<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">De-registration required if fundraising is unsuccessful or when the last investor from the relevant jurisdiction has left the fund<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annex IV reporting must be managed on a country-by-country basis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <p>#3: AIFMD marketing passport<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"toggle\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"expanded\">\n                            <div class=\"inner\">\n                                <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you need broader access to Europe, including countries excluded under NPPR, you\u2019ll need to launch a parallel EU-domiciled fund and distribute it using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.foleon.com\/brochure\/aifmd\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> marketing passport. This typically involves setting up a fund in Luxembourg or Ireland under an EU-authorized AIFM. Partnering with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.foleon.com\/brochure\/aifmd\/the-advantages-of-using-a-third-party-aifm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">third-party AIFM<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can help to simplify this process, mitigating the need for the excessive EU compliance infrastructure you\u2019d need if applying for your own license in the EU. Under this arrangement, you can still delegate portfolio management back to your U.S. investment manager.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advantages of AIFMD:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-market under an AIFM passport to allow early-stage discussions to hone your strategy before committing to a fully-fledged European structure\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Market freely across all 30 countries in the EEA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stronger appeal to regulated\/institutional EU investors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enables long-term fundraising scalability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Challenges with AIFMD:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketing passport can only be used for an EU fund (not your U.S. or Cayman vehicle)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requires a full suite of providers (AIFM, administrator, depositary)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost effective once commitments exceed $100M+ from European investors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The UK and Switzerland continue as NPPRs outside of AIFMD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n        <h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A cost-effective alternative to AIFMD: Self-managed EU funds via NPPR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re not raising enough capital to justify a full AIFMD structure but still need an EU vehicle, a self-managed fund may be the solution. This structure provides EU investors with the structure they expect, while still using NPPR to market into compliant jurisdictions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This setup is ideal if:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have individual investors who won\u2019t commit to non-EU vehicles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re targeting ~\u20ac25\u201350M in commitments from the EU<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t necessarily need a full-suite vendor provision like a full AIFMD structure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to reach retail investors in Europe? Consider ELTIF 2.0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to reach retail wealth channels such as life insurance providers or pension schemes, you\u2019ll need a different model. The updated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/guide-to-eltif-2-0\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF 2.0) <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/guide-to-eltif-2-0\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">regime<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which took effect in January 2024, allows non-professional investors to access private markets through a regulated, semi-liquid fund structure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why ELTIF matters:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Designed for retail capital access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No regulatory minimum investment required for investors\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideal for long-term strategies in private credit, infrastructure, and real assets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While ELTIFs are subject to AIFMD, they unlock a distribution channel that NPPR and traditional AIFMD structures cannot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you need to comply with SFDR? What fund managers should know<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/marketing-non-eea-funds-europe\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">marketing into the EU<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, whether you use NPPR, AIFMD or ELTIF, you\u2019ll also need to comply with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/sfdr-the-top-5-actions-to-take-in-2024\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SFDR requirements include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-contractual disclosures in your private placement memorandum (PPM) or standalone documents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Categorization of your fund (Article 6, 8 or 9)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Periodic reporting on sustainability risks and ESG factors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clear rationale if ESG is deemed not relevant to your strategy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While Article 6 funds require only basic disclosures, Article 8 and 9 funds face stricter ESG-related obligations, particularly if you\u2019re marketing to sustainability-focused investors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335559737&quot;:600}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accordion standard-spacing\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <p>Why can\u2019t I use reverse solicitation to market my fund in Europe? <\/p>\n                            <div class=\"toggle\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"expanded\">\n                            <div class=\"inner\">\n                                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42671932 BCX8\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42671932 BCX8\">Reverse solicitation is only valid when a European investor reaches out entirely on their own initiative. Under CBDF, any form of outreach (including follow-ups, pitch decks, or third-party distribution) counts as active marketing. Most U.S. GPs can no longer rely on reverse solicitation as a compliant route into the EU or EEA.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW42671932 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <p>Can I market an existing U.S. or Cayman fund to European investors?\u00a0<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"toggle\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"expanded\">\n                            <div class=\"inner\">\n                                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79642991 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79642991 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Yes, but only in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79642991 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">jurisdictions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79642991 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79642991 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">permit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79642991 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> marketing under NPPR. NPPR allows you to market non-EU funds (such as U.S. or Cayman structures) in certain EEA countries, the UK and Switzerland, provided you meet local regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW79642991 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <p>Why is now a good time to raise capital in Europe?\u00a0<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"toggle\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"expanded\">\n                            <div class=\"inner\">\n                                <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European investors offer diversification, long-term capital, and a growing appetite for U.S.-based strategies. While regulatory hurdles can feel intimidating, the right partner can help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/navigating-compliance-demands-insights-from-superreturn-cfo-coo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">navigate compliance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> without sacrificing control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n        <h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How IQ-EQ can help<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a global investor services firm, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/services\/aifm-services-depositary-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">third-party AIFM<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> depositary, and regulatory compliance partner with decades of experience across the EEA, IQ-EQ can help you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Navigate the EU marketing and distribution rules in your chosen jurisdiction(s)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comply with NPPR, AIFMD, ELTIF, SFDR and Annex IV requirements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain full control of portfolio management while outsourcing the regulatory burden<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need support accessing European investors? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.foleon.com\/brochure\/regulatory-compliance-solutions\/\">global compliance team<\/a> can guide you through every step to keep you compliant. 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