JTC’s offices in Ireland are now licensed for administration of U.S.-based funds alongside existing AIFM and depositary services. What does this mean for your international fundraising options? When US-based private equity firms look to expand their operations abroad, there are many jurisdictions to choose from, and the choice of domicile affects everything from where you [...]
The need for transparency in Opportunity Zones The Opportunity Zones Initiative has been a historic success, giving those committed to helping underserved communities the ability to drive investment toward the areas that need it most. But until the government makes the changes necessary to support those OZ projects that are doing good and weed out [...]
Current market conditions only add to the potential benefits of Delaware Statutory Trusts in 2023 The realities of the current real estate market mean those looking to perform a 1031 exchange have had to adjust their strategies and be prepared for complications. But for some, the concern goes deeper: higher mortgage rates and difficulty in [...]
New Challenges and Opportunities in EB-5, OZ, and more Two findings from our forthcoming Impact investing survey – to be released in full next month – encapsulate the complex year ahead for ESG and Impact investing: First, investor perceptions towards ESG and Impact investing are overwhelmingly positive – a notion supported by another recent report, [...]
Now that investors and Regional Centers have had time to process the changes of the RIA, what can we expect from EB-5 this year? 2022 was an eventful year for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. After the Regional Center program had been allowed to expire, it was resurrected with the passage of the EB-5 Reform [...]
How OPAL Fund’s commercial real estate projects are creating an impact-generating ecosystem in Alabama. The JTC Americas Impact Medallion Program recognizes impact fund managers and industry stakeholders who embrace best practices in security, transparency, and compliance. In this series, we’ll showcase Impact Medallion recipients and how they’re leading the way on Impact. The Opportunity Zones [...]
A variety of factors are making smaller funds popular at the right moment to lead the industry into a hyper-focused, impact-conscious future. Private Equity has long been dominated by well-established funds that attract substantial amount of capital because of their strong track records. Private Equity International reported $727.3 billion raised among more than 1,520 funds [...]
How local knowledge, OZ tax incentives, and a commitment to its core principles have helped LandFund Partners create jobs and promote biodiversity through strategic investments. The JTC Americas Impact Medallion Program recognizes impact fund managers and industry stakeholders who embrace best practices in security, transparency, and compliance. In this series, we’ll showcase Impact Medallion recipients [...]
Urban Catalyst’s Erik Hayden discusses what he’s learned from five years of Opportunity Zones and what the future may hold for the program. The JTC Americas Impact Medallion Program recognizes impact fund managers and industry stakeholders who embrace best practices in security, transparency, and compliance. In this series, we’ll showcase Impact Medallion recipients and how [...]
When addressing climate change and other impact targets, how you define and measure success can make all the difference. The acceptance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of S&P 500 companies that publish sustainability reports increasing from 20% in 2011 to 90% in 2019. 91 [...]