Apex Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd.

Managing Director:	John Bohan FCCA Prior to assuming the role of Managing Director of Apex Ireland he was operations manager at Apex Bermuda for 3 years. John is instrumental in helping to develop the Apex business model for Apex and ensuring consistency across the group in delivering the highest levels of client service. John will also have a role in the Apex internal audit function to ensure the business model is followed accurately in all Apex offices. John is a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.
About Apex Ireland:	Apex Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd. was authorised by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority July 30th 2007. The company is authorised under section 10 of the Investment Intermediaries act to practise as a fund administrator for both UCITS and non-UCITS funds.
Regulatory Environment:	Ireland has long been recognised as the European domicile of choice for fund managers establishing regulated investment products. Ireland’s investment funds industry has grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years, with over €709 billion in fund assets domiciled in Ireland, up 21 per cent in the first 10 months of 2006.   The industry in Ireland is now servicing over €1.3 trillion in fund assets, with substantial growth potential.   The Financial Regulator in Ireland has demonstrated an informed and pragmatic approach to the regulation of investment funds and the partnership approach enjoyed by the industry in working with the Financial Regulator has led to the development of a wide range of product opportunities reflecting the diverse requirements of the global market place, from traditional retail funds to all the institutional type funds.   Irish service providers have in-depth experience in servicing long only and traditional money market funds as well as a proven expertise in servicing the more esoteric fund types including hedge, private equity and property fund structures.   Ireland’s reputation as a domicile of choice has been driven by the enormous wealth of expertise that spans across the entire service provider community including firms providing back and middle office support, investment managers, lawyers, auditors, the Irish Stock Exchange and other industry specialists.   The industry companies have been continuously developing and evolving their business models ensuring they meet the requirements and deliver a quality service to the entire spectrum of funds serviced in Ireland.
Contact Details of John Bohan:	E-mail: john@apexfunds.ie Work phone: +353 21 46333 66 Mobile: + 353 87 656 0096 Registered in Ireland No. 433608 Registered Office: Enterprise House, Watersedge, Midleton, Co. Cork, Ireland