International funds guides

This overview is a guide to the Lexis+® UK Finance Services subtopic International Funds Guides, with links to appropriate materials.

Lexology Panoramic work area guides

The Lexology Panoramic work area guides cover the following areas:

•Credit funds: The following jurisdictions are covered in this report: Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore•Hedge funds: The following jurisdictions are covered in this report: Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, USA•Islamic finance and markets: The following jurisdictions are covered in this report: Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, UK•Public private partnerships: The following jurisdictions are covered in this report: China, Ghana, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan•Private Equity (Fund Formation): The ...

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