In this session, we are joined by the FCA to discuss the new UK authorised fund regime – the Long Term Asset Fund (or LTAF).

The new UK authorised fund regime aims to make alternative longer-term and illiquid investments, such as infrastructure, available through an authorised fund structure. The LTAF offers a new range of opportunities for professional investors (in particular for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes) and certain retail investors.

The webinar covers:

• a brief recap on the LTAF

• where is the structure useful and what problems it solves

• practical issues with DC

• Q&A with the FCA: expectations for new fund authorisations and the new FCA application form questions

• audience Q&A

For more information, get in touch with your usual Eversheds Sutherland contact, or our panellists:

Michaela Walker, Partner

Joanna Haigherty, Senior Associate, Fund Authorisations, FCA

Philip Spyropoulos, Partner

Richard Batchelor, Partner

Sarah Burnside, Legal Director

Stefanie Sahla-Jones, Principal Associate