At Apex, Luxembourg inspires a global business model
At Apex Group, present in Luxembourg also with management companies such as FundRock and LRI Invest, each new acquisition and partnership announcement marks a waypoint on its long-term strategic journey. That journey still has some way to go, Apex’s founder and CEO Peter Hughes said in an interview with Investment Officer. “In terms of what the potential is, half-way certainly feels about right.”
Apex Group continues growth with US acquisition
Apex Group, a global asset services specialist present in Luxembourg also with its FundRock and LRI Invest subsidiaries, on Tuesday said it has acquired a majority stake in FTS, a US-based tax services firm serving clients in the alternative investment and family office sectors, for an undisclosed amount.
Raif becoming vehicle of choice for alternatives
An alternative investment vehicle that relatively swiftly established itself in Luxembourg continued to become more popular last year, an analysis of data filed with the country’s business register shows. If growth continues at the current pace, Luxembourg will be home to more than 2,000 such funds, known as Raifs, by the end of this year.