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Domicile choice is strategy, not an after-thought

With Alex Di Santo, Paul Spendiff, and Andrea Lennon.

 

The choice of fund domicile is increasingly important for emerging managers, so what considerations set you up for success?

In this insightful episode of the Emergent Podcast, Alex Di Santo leads a deep dive into the critical world of fund domicile selection with Andrea Lennon and Paul Spendiff. 

Explore how long-term flexibility and distribution strategy play into decision-making, and the rationale for picking some of the leading domiciles is sometimes more to do with awareness and marketing…

This episode covers:

  • How to be strategic in domicile selection, balancing cost, regulatory environment, investor preferences, and long-term growth potential
  • Taking a distribution-first approach, with fund domicile selection following as a supporting decision
  • The evolving regulatory landscape, with continuous innovation in Europe 
  • The importance of choosing high-quality, technologically advanced service providers who can support a fund's growth 
  • Long-term perspectives on flexible domiciles that support future strategies

Episode highlights