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Stuarts is pleased to be contributing authors to the Legal500 Country Comparative Guide for...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has announced updates to liquidation and...
The Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 (the “ BOT Act ”) introduced by the...
One of the most important aspects in arranging any fund finance transaction is structuring the...
Cayman Islands-based companies considering a 2024 year-end voluntary liquidation should plan early...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
Stuarts Partner and Head of Litigation Richard Annette and Senior Associate Adam Russell-Knee will...
On 15 May, 2024, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) released its...
The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 were published by the Cayman Islands...
Clients are reminded of the following important filing dates for Financial Institutions (FIs)...
It is a core principle of justice in the Cayman Islands that both an Applicant and a Respondent be...
Stuarts is pleased to be a contributing author in the Business Reporters' Digital...
The Department for International Tax Cooperation (" DITC ") has issued a reminder...
Stuarts is pleased to be a contributing author in Lexology's Panoramic 2024...
The Cayman Islands Parliament has passed the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2024 (the " Amendment...
The Cayman Islands stands out globally as a top choice for setting up offshore hedge funds. Its...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
Stuarts ranked among top law firms in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2024. Stuarts is pleased...
The Cayman Islands will be removed from the EU's list of jurisdictions with deficiencies in...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
Stuarts’ attorneys are pleased to contribute to the Chambers Practice Guide, Doing...
A new Cayman crypto reporting framework is to be implemented by 2027 A joint statement by 48...
The EU Commission has published a delegated regulation this week regarding the removal...
The Cayman Islands General Registry Department has released updated Companies fees for 2024. ...
Stuarts is pleased to have ranked among the top law firms in the Cayman Islands in the 2024...
Following the recent removal of the Cayman Islands from the Financial Action Task Force’s...
Stuarts is proud to sponsor the TechEx Global Blockchain Expo 2023 We're pleased to...
We are pleased to have been ranked in four (4) practice areas by The Legal500...
Stuarts' Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Assets attorneys provide an overview of...
Following two years of continued commitment and collaboration between the public and...
The scope of regulatory requirements in the Cayman Islands has increased significantly in recent...
Our latest update provides a reminder of the applicable 2023 deadlines for Cayman Islands...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
Our teams are in the main financial services cities from time to time. If you would like to meet...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“ CIMA ”) released a General Industry Notice...
Securitisations in the Cayman Islands cover a large range of assets, including securities,...
Buying a property in the Cayman Islands can be an exciting and rewarding investment as the...
Stuarts discusses the unique Powers of the Founder of Cayman Foundation Companies in Hedge...
Stuarts is pleased to be ranked as a Recommended Firm for Investment Funds, and Financial...
It is important for those interested in offshore investing to choose the most optimal jurisdiction...
On 23 June 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (“ FATF ”) announced that the Cayman...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
On 14 April 2023 the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) introduced updates and new...
Bitcoin ETFs are a smart way to utilise Cayman law and traditional exchange platforms to...
Stuarts is proud to sponsor the world's largest annual bitcoin conference in Miami,...
Stuarts is pleased to announce that Joseph Bates has been hired as an Associate on the...
This Guidance Note sets out the registration and continuing obligations of a Securities...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
CIMA announces that private fund Segregated Portfolio fees will be returned. The...
We are delighted to announce our roles as contributing editors and authors of Lexology Getting The...
Side letters allow for the private equity fund to provide key investors with special...
Stuarts is pleased to be ranked by the prestigious Chambers Global Guide as one of the...
Directors registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority under The Directors...
Chambers FinTech Guide 2023 has ranked Stuarts as one of the world’s leading law...
Despite most legislation relevant to the financial services in the Cayman Islands being written...
EU Council adopts the 9th package of sanctions against Russia. On 16 December 2022, the EU...
Stuarts is pleased to provide clients with thorough compliance and AML training. Compliance and...
The Court of Justice of the European Union (“ ECJ ”) ruled (in a landmark decision...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
A recent case in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands affirmed that a receiver can now be...
Stuarts' Managing Director, Chris Humphries, discusses the Rise of Fintech Funds in the...
According to the 4th Annual Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report 2022, approximately 1 in...
Funds that are registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“ CIMA ”),...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“ CIMA” ) has updated it’s Rule on the...
A properly drafted Will can bring you peace of mind, avoiding complicated legal...
Stuarts Humphries is proud to have been ranked as one of the world's best performing law...
Managing Director Chris Humphries interviews with Legal500 to discuss changing times and...
The Cayman Islands has seen a significant rise in the number of fintech funds being...
A new corporate restructuring regime in the Cayman Islands will be available to certain debtors in...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12...
EU Confirms No Additional AML-CFT Measures for Cayman...
The Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority has issued Enforcement Guidelines in relation to CRS...
The UK, US and EU have all introduced unprecedented sanctions in the last month following...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal...
The number of Mutual Funds and Private Funds in the Cayman Islands continue on a dramatic...
Stuarts Humphries is pleased to have been ranked in this year’s IFLR 1000, Legal...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“ CIMA ”) is getting ready to activate Phase 2...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “ Authority ”) has advised that PART XA of...
Currently, real estate sales in the Cayman Islands are at record numbers, both in the number, and...
The CRS has updated its Reportable Jurisdictions which can be accessed here . Clients are...
A special purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) has no commercial operations and is...
The number of Mutual Funds and Private Funds in the Cayman Islands continue on a dramatic rise. ...
Directors registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“ CIMA ”) under the...
The government of the Cayman Islands has announced the creation of a legislative framework for the...
Stuarts Humphries is pleased to have been ranked in this year’s IFLR 1000, Legal...
A summary of updates from the Department for International Tax Cooperation on FATCA and CRS...
A Related Fund Entity, in relation to a private fund, means an entity established by or on behalf...
Private funds regulated by CIMA are required to file a Fund Annual Return (“ FAR ”) in...
The Tax Information Authority (the “ TIA ”) and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority...
The number of Mutual Funds and Private Funds in the Cayman Islands reaches a new all time high. ...
The Ministry of Financial Services division of the Cayman Islands government has on 29 June 2021...
An update on the Private Funds Act annual return requirements and filing deadlines. CIMA...
The number of licensed and regulated entities in the Investment and Securities sector in the...
A summary of a June 2021 update from the Department for International Tax Cooperation...
Jonathan McClean and Simon Orriss recently wrote an article on Corporate Governance in the...
Clients are advised that the Private Funds (Annual Returns) Regulations, 2021 and the Private...
It is a legal requirement under Cayman Islands law that most legal entities, including exempted...
An update on trends in the Cayman funds market, changes for 2021, and updates on CRS, FATCA,...
Entities now subject to CIMA’s regulatory oversight under the Virtual Asset Service...
Chris Humphries recently wrote a Cayman funds overview in the Chambers and Partners Global 2021...
Stuarts Law contributes to the GGI Spring 2021 Newsletter on Cayman Islands Transparency and...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal...
Stuarts was recently ranked in the Chambers & Partners 2021 global guide for investment funds....
Stuarts recently relaunched its website to introduce the new look and feel of the Stuarts brand....
A breakdown of the different options for residency in the Cayman Islands. Boasting low crime...
Industry Advisory by the Department for International Tax Cooperation regarding CRS, FATCA,...
The Cayman Islands Government passed the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (the...
The Department for International Tax Cooperation of the Cayman Islands (the “DITC”)...
The Cayman Islands will shortly be passing legislation to require unregulated Cayman Islands...
The Ministry of Financial Services in the Cayman Islands has released drafts of the Private Funds...
The Cayman Islands has been removed from the EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for...
This Guidance Note summarises the main elements of the Economic Substance Law as it relates to...
The Department of International Tax Cooperation in the Cayman Islands (the “ DITC ”)...
Regulatory Policy on Exemption from Valuation Requirements for a Private Fund dated September...
Private funds registered with CIMA now have meaningful statutory continuing compliance obligations...
The Cayman Islands Government passed the Private Funds (Amendment) Act, 2020 (the “...
In recent months, there have been an unprecedented number of substantial amendments to the...
The Cayman Islands Government passed the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (the “...
As a specialist investment funds practice, Stuarts Humphries, is pleased to have been ranked...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published an article on the Cayman...
We live in unprecedented times. The outbreak of COVID-19 has adversely impacted commercial ...
Stuarts Humphries, is pleased to announce that Julian Hurlston has been hired as Head of...
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Stuarts has moved into a full remote working environment...
The Registrar of Companies and the Department for International Tax Cooperation ( DITC ) have...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal...
On 1 January 2019, the Cayman Islands introduced The International Tax Co-operation (Economic...
The Cayman Islands are proposing a new framework to regulate the business of issuing and providing...
The Cayman Islands Government has implemented measures to control the spread of Covid-19....
On 18 February 2020, the European Union (“ EU ”) added the Cayman Islands to...
The Cayman Islands Government has on 7 February 2020 passed the Private Funds Act, 2020...
On 8 January 2020, the Government of the Cayman Islands published a draft Private Funds Bill, 2020...
On 8 January 2020, the Cayman Islands Government issued the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2020...
There have been important legislative updates to the Companies Act (2018 Revision) (“...
Q1 2020 government filing deadlines for Economic Substance and Securities. Economic Substance...
On 1 January 2019, the Cayman Islands introduced The International Tax Co-operation (Economic...
Stuarts Humphries, a leading Cayman Islands law firm, is pleased to announce the admission of...
The Cayman Islands has recently brought into effect some updates to certain corporate disclosure...
The Cayman Islands Data Protection Act, 2017 (the " DPA "), came into effect on 30...
The new Securities Investment Business (Amendment) Act, 2019 is now in force, amending the...
Stuarts Humphries, a leading Cayman Islands law firm, is pleased to announce that Caymanian, ...
The following information relates to the enactment of The Cayman Islands Data Protection Act, 2017...
Stuarts Humphries is delighted to announce the admission of Chris Buchan to the Grand...
The following information relates to the enactment of The Mutual Funds Act (2019 Revision)...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapter of the Chambers and Partners...
A so-called ‘ blacklist’ drafted by the EU includes 15 countries which were...
Stuarts Humphries is proud to welcome new Attorneys, Megan Wright and Simon Orriss, to...
Stuarts Humphries is delighted to announce the admission of Simon Orriss to the Grand...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal Through...
Overview US FATCA The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“US FATCA”) was enacted in...
Stuarts Walker Hersant Humphries is delighted to announce the admission of Megan Wright to...
Pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (2018 Revision) of the Cayman Islands (the...
The Cayman Islands have seen record numbers of companies registered in 2018 and this is reflected...
We continue to see the adoption of blockchain technology becoming more widespread as well as more...
The Cayman Islands Government has now passed The International Tax Co-operation (Economic...
The Cayman Islands Government has now passed The International Tax Co-operation (Economic...
Stuarts Insurance Litigation Practice secures major success in groundbreaking Cayman Judgment...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“ CIMA ”) issued a notice on 24 September 2018...
Over the past 12 to 18 months we have seen a significant increase in interest in both...
Globally more than US$59 billion has been allocated to responsible investment according to a...
The Department for International Tax Cooperation has advised that the AEOI Portal is currently...
The below is an update on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. ICE + Microsoft +...
Please see our discussion on the top 5 matters we would like to see covered in your whitepaper. ...
In the past year, we have reviewed many dozens of whitepapers for our clients and have a clear...
As at the end of Q2 2018, the Cayman Islands ranked as the leading jurisdiction globally for ICOs...
In advising our STO clients, we have found that there are several practical matters which...
In advising our STO clients, we have found that there are several practical matters...
Please see our discussion on the top 5 practical things to consider when launching a STO out...
As discussed in our previous newsletter, The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2017 (the...
The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the “ Act ”) was brought...
The rapid rise of cryptocurrencies and digital assets captivated the agenda at the GAIM Ops Cayman...
The Department for International Tax Cooperation wishes has advised Industry that the statutory...
The below is an update on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Russia’s Largest...
The Cayman Islands continues to be a jurisdiction of choice for STOs. We have continued to be...
The vast majority of the STOs we have worked on relate to the sale of ERC20-standard tokens on the...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) issued a public advisory on virtual...
Please see our discussion on Cryptocurrency and FINTECH in the Cayman Islands below. If you...
On March 15, 2018, the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (“ TIA ”) published...
As discussed in our previous newsletter, The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2017...
The Cayman Islands has recently passed some amendments to the laws regarding the beneficial...
Stuarts Humphries ' Managing Director Chris Humphries published an article in...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal Through...
We have experienced a rapid growth in Security Token Offerings (“ STOs ”) over the...
The below is an update on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Banks State Risk of...
Introduction A Cayman Islands company can be dissolved by the appointment of a liquidator or it...
A breakdown of how US and UK FATCA apply to Cayman Islands entities. Overview US FATCA The...
Stuarts Humphries is proud to welcome a new paralegal, Katalin Radvanyi , to the firm. ...
Stuarts Walker Hersant Humphries, a leading Cayman Islands law firm, is pleased to announce that...
Security Token Offerings (“STOs”) are becoming an increasingly popular means of...
The DITC has advised the Industry that the Tax Information Authority (International Tax...
In circumstances where funds have little to no unfunded capital commitments but their portfolio...
The Cayman Islands AEOI Portal is currently offline. The reopening of the Portal will be...
Since 1 July 2017, relevant Cayman Islands companies and LLCs (“ Relevant Companies ”)...
Security Token Offerings (“STOs”) are becoming an increasingly popular means of...
Cayman Islands not included on EU Blacklist of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions in Taxation Matters ...
The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2017 were brought into force on 2 October 2017. WHAT ARE...
On 19 October 2017 the Cayman Islands’ Foundation Companies Act, 2017 (the “ Law...
With effect from 1 July 2017, relevant Cayman Islands companies (“ Relevant Companies...
The Cayman Islands was assessed as a premier global financial hub. The 22nd edition of the Global...
Each Cayman Islands Financial Institution should by now have (i) made a notification on the Cayman...
According to data provider Eurekahedge in its latest report, almost 75 percent of fund managers...
The below is an update on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Cryptocurrency and...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published a Cayman Islands Funds...
The Cayman Islands government has approved legislative changes to be implemented from 1...
The Cayman Islands government has introduced the Data Protection Act, 2017, to regulate the...
Since the implementation of the Director Registration and Licensing Act in 2014, 10,356...
“The Cayman Islands continues to be home to a thriving financial services industry,...
The Department for International Tax Cooperation (“ DITC ”) has issued a number of...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal Through...
Stuarts Humphries ' Managing Director Chris Humphries published an article in...
In an Industry Advisory dated 3 March 2017, the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax...
Hedge funds have made a good start to 2017, up 0.84 percent during the month of January. ...
Whilst the Cayman Islands is rolling out its Beneficial Ownership regime, the Financial Action...
MainstreamBPO, one of the largest independent fund administrators in Australia, has launched an...
Following the eagerly awaited introduction of the Limited Liability Company last year, the Cayman...
Stuarts celebrated its 15 year anniversary by hosting the Stuarts Investment Funds Conference...
A summary of the investment funds performance in 2015 has been published. A summary of the...
Stuarts Humphries is pleased to welcome Aureum Reinsurance Company (“ Aureum Re...
The Mutual Funds (EU Connected Fund (Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive))...
Stuarts Humphries is pleased to be hosting the Stuarts Investment Funds Conference 2017 –...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issued a notice in September 2016 for funds that...
In a desire to remain at the forefront of relevant international regulatory standards and also to...
Any financial institution that has been designated as “sponsored investment entities”...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published an article on...
This is the time of year to consider if the winding up process should be initiated to minimise or...
The new Cayman Islands’ Limited Liability Companies Act, 2016 was implemented in mid-July,...
On 18 July 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ ESMA ”)...
Further to our last newsletter, the Department of International Tax Cooperation (“ DITC...
The Cayman Islands has recently been included on Italy’s whitelist. The inclusion in the...
Stuarts Humphries provided advice in relation to the acquisition of Xura Inc. (a...
It was announced on 23 June 2016, that the British public voted in favour of a so-called...
The publishing of the online database of entities, officers and intermediaries linked to...
Cayman Finance has supported the Cayman Islands Government in its announcement of the signing of...
The Cayman Islands Ministry for Financial Services has now published the CRS Guidance Notes. The...
Further to our last newsletter, the Department of International Tax Cooperation (“ DITC...
The Government published The Confidential Information Disclosure Bill on 11 May 2016 which will...
The Cayman Islands is a transparent International Financial Centre which complies with all global...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published a Cayman Islands Funds...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal Through...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has published the first edition of its Supervisory Issues...
A decision on its inclusion of the Cayman Islands in the EU’s AIFMD (Alternative Investment...
As mentioned in previous newsletters, the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (International...
Financial Institutions will be required to provide the first report under UK FATCA on or before ...
On Wednesday, 16 March 2016, the Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital (“CTMH”) was...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published a Cayman Islands Funds...
The European Securities and Markets Authority ( “ESMA” ) has confirmed that it will...
The deadline for making the US FATCA notifications and submitting returns in relation to 2014 have...
It is proposed that a new law (the “ Law ”) be enacted, to permit the formation of a...
On 16 October 2015, the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (International...
Under the Cayman Islands’ Director Registration and Licensing Act, 2014 (the “...
A review on the first time that the Financial Services Division considered the various issues...
CIMA has implemented a new regulatory procedure (the “ New Procedure ”) in connection...
The Cayman Islands is confident it will be granted the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund...
The Ministry of Financial Services advises that The Companies (Amendment) Act 2015 will commence...
On 30 July 2015, the European Securities and Markets Authority ( “ESMA” ) issued its...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published a Cayman Islands Funds...
New incorporations in the Cayman Islands are now reaching a pre-recession peak and with the total...
In our last quarterly update we detailed the events leading up to the liquidation of Caledonian...
Each Cayman Islands Financial Institution should by now have filed its first report with the...
The European Commission has included the Cayman Islands on a list it has now published of the top...
The Cayman Islands’ Special Economic Zone Cayman Enterprise City (“ CEC ”),...
The Cayman Islands Department of International Tax Cooperation has issued an advisory which...
On 27 April 2015, the Court of Appeal handed down their reasons for judgment in In the Matter of...
Stuarts Humphries contributed to the Cayman Islands chapters of the Getting The Deal Through...
The Cayman Automated Exchange of Information (AEOI) portal is now operational and allows Cayman...
We reviewed the decision of the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands ( “CoA” ) in...
Stuarts Humphries is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Annette to Head of the...
Following the implementation of the Regulations on 6 January 2015, The Insurance Act,...
Chris Humphries, Managing Director at Stuarts Humphries published a Cayman Islands Funds...
Draft legislation relating to the creation of an Exempted Limited Liability Company (“ ELLC...
The Cayman Tax Information Authority (“ TIA ”) has issued an updated version of the...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority proposes new rule for the cancellation of a licence or...
The Directors Registration and Licensing Act, 2014 (the “Law”) came into force on 4...
Introduced in response to the lingering uncertainty about the jurisdiction of the Courts to issue...
A Senior Associate at Stuarts Humphries was quoted in relation to recent Cayman Islands...
Stuarts Humphries' Head of Local Business, Buck Grizzel was appointed to the position of...
From 22 July 2014 Cayman Islands funds can only be marketed in the member states of the EU in...
The deadline under the Cayman Islands’ Director Registration and Licensing Act, 2014 (the...
Side letters usually take the form of additional agreements between certain investors and the fund...
Managing Director Chris Humphries wrote an article in HFM Week. Humphries discusses regulated...
The revised law applicable to Exempted Limited Partnerships (“ ELPs ”), the Exempted...
Stuarts has advised Oro Agri SEZC Limited (“ Oro Agri ”) on the admission of its...
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law, 2014 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law,...
(US) FATCA are regulations which require financial institutions outside the US to report...
The revised law applicable to Exempted Limited Partnerships (“ ELPs ”), the Exempted...
A new law has been proposed in the Cayman Islands to permit the formation of a new type of...
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has appointed Heather Smith, the deputy head of its...
The Cayman Islands signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements ('TIEA") with three...
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties for the registration of a Director) Act (2014...
The Cayman Islands’ Director Registration and Licensing Act, 2014 (the " Law ")...
Getting The Deal Through - Private Equity 2014 - Fund Formations in the Cayman Islands ...
Getting The Deal Through - Private Equity 2014 - Transactions in the Cayman Islands Andrew...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has confirmed its designation of the Cayman Islands as a...
The Cayman Islands Government has published The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Bill, 2014 to...
Cayman continues to deliver on tax transparency. As well as the developments related to AIFMD and...
Andrew Hersant and Chris Humphries provide legal advice and regulatory guidance on private equity...
Over the last decade Stuarts Litigation has established a reputation in the insurance and...
Statement of Guidance - Regulated Mutual Funds The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority...
How proposed changes in United Kingdom property tax law may affect Cayman Islands companies It...
The Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (the “CSX”) has recently announced that it has...
The Cayman Islands government has proposed an increase in stamp duty on the sale of Cayman Islands...
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has re-affirmed the distinction between segregated portfolio...
Open-ended retail funds are considered as mutual funds that fall under the licensing category...
