Secure Licensing & Ensure Full Regulatory Compliance for Fund Management

Operating as a fund manager requires regulatory approval, strict compliance with investor protection laws, and robust risk management frameworks. Whether managing a private equity fund, hedge fund, venture capital fund, or mutual fund, fund managers must meet licensing, capital adequacy, and corporate governance requirements. Without proper structuring, fund managers risk regulatory fines, investor disputes, and operational restrictions, making expert legal guidance essential.

At Adonis Advisory Group, we provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support for fund managers seeking licensing, compliance structuring, and ongoing regulatory advisory. From applying for fund manager licenses in leading financial centres to developing governance frameworks and compliance monitoring programs, we ensure fund managers operate with full legal certainty.

Fund Manager Licensing & Compliance Services

Fund Manager Licensing & Regulatory Approvals

• Securing a fund management license requires compliance with capital requirements, risk management policies, and investor protection regulations. 

  
  

• We assist fund managers in obtaining licenses under global regulators, including FSRA (ADGM), DFSA (DIFC), FCA (UK), BVI FSC, SEC (US), SFC (Hong Kong), and CSSF (Luxembourg). Our services cover regulatory filings, license applications, business plan preparation, and operational structuring, ensuring fund managers meet local and cross-border compliance obligations.

  
  

Regulatory Compliance & Governance Structuring

• Fund managers must implement strong governance frameworks, fiduciary duties, and investor risk management procedures to comply with AIFMD, SEC, FCA, and FATF regulations. 

  
  

• We provide compliance structuring, policy development, and risk mitigation strategies, covering areas such as AML/KYC programs, investor disclosures, capital adequacy compliance, and ongoing reporting obligations. Our legal solutions ensure fund managers align with global regulatory standards, avoiding enforcement risks and financial penalties.

  
  

AML/KYC & Financial Crime Compliance for Fund Managers

• Fund managers must maintain robust AML/KYC frameworks, transaction monitoring systems, and investor due diligence processes to prevent financial crime risks. 

  
  

• We assist fund managers in implementing risk-based AML policies, enhanced due diligence (EDD) procedures, suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and compliance monitoring programs in line with FATF and international financial crime prevention standards.

Investment Agreements & Fiduciary Duties

• Fund managers must ensure that investment agreements, limited partnership agreements, and asset management contracts are legally sound and enforceable. 

  
  

• We draft and review investment mandates, fund advisory agreements, investor subscription documents, and side letters, ensuring alignment with fiduciary obligations, performance fee structures, and investor protection laws.

Cross-Border Fund Manager Operations & Compliance

• Managing funds across multiple jurisdictions requires compliance with cross-border investment regulations, tax structuring, and investor reporting standards. 

  
  

• We provide legal advisory on international fund manager licensing, cross-border marketing approvals, FATCA/CRS reporting, and regulatory passporting under AIFMD and MiFID II. Our expertise ensures that fund managers operate seamlessly across global markets while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Why Choose Adonis Advisory Group?

Expert fund manager licensing, regulatory compliance and governance structuring. Proven success in securing approvals and ensuring AML and risk compliance. Tailored solutions for seamless operations and investor confidence.