Apex Fund Services Ltd (Isle of Man)

Managing Director:		Barry Monks Barry joins Apex from Hanover Investors Management LLP (London) where he worked as Financial Controller/Partner responsible for managing all aspects of the Fund Accounting and Administrator Relationship. Prior to this he worked with Statefirst Ireland Ltd as Director of Banking and head of Alternative Investments/Fund Services with Bank of Montreal (Ireland) Ltd. Barry has 30 years experience in the financial services industry and is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
About Apex Isle of Man:	Apex Fund Services (Isle of Man) Ltd was incorporated in January 2008 and is in the course of establishing its office in the Isle of Man.  Apex Isle of Man will provides fund administration services, transfer agency services and company secretarial services focused on the alternative investment and private equity market.
Regulatory Environment:	Isle of Man has seen continuous economic growth for over 25 years and is established as one of the world’s top offshore jurisdictions with robust financial regulation. Isle of Man is the confirmed preference for non-UK companies in the ‘AIM 100’ (Hemscott) and has been recognised as ‘the leading offshore centre’ in the City of London’s 2007 Global Financial Centres Index. With zero corporate tax, world-class telecommunications infrastructure and a thriving financial services industry the Isle of Man is set to continue to grow strongly. With a long and proud history in the funds industry Isle of Man saw a 700% growth of funds under administration between 2003 and 2007 and has recently launched a dynamic range of new funds focussed on the alternative market. The Financial Regulator in Isle of Man has demonstrated an informed and pragmatic approach to the regulation of investment funds, recognising the need to be nimble, with no pre approval required for many funds. A ‘common law’ legal system, with the longest continuous parliament in the world and independence from the UK, makes Isle of Man an ideal location for robust corporate planning.
Contact Details of Barry Monks:	E-mail: barry@apex.im Office: +44 1624 630400