Luxembourg Fund Industry seminar for Conducting Officers
Created by COs for COs - Navigating challenges
Craig Blair is General Manager, Conducting Officer and Board Member of Franklin Templeton International Services, S.à r.l. (“FTIS”). Mr. Blair has worked in the financial services industry for over 17 years, holding various responsibilities in the Luxembourg, UK, Irish, Eastern European and Brazilian asset management industries. As Head of FTIS, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the corporate entity and EU wide branch structure and leads a team of nine conducting officers that ensure management services and delegation oversight responsibilities are performed for a number of UCITS and Alternative Investment Funds.
He currently also sits on the Board of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and co-chairs the ALFI Management Company Technical Committee.
He is a British and Irish national and holds an MBA in Finance from Manchester Business School, is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds an LLB(Hons) from Leicester University.
Speaking at
Vorstand, Member of the Management Board
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Join us for a rare opportunity to hear directly from the tax authorities in an exclusive interview-style session. This candid discussion will provide valuable insights into areas of focus for the year ahead. Through a moderated conversation, key issues impacting management companies, including cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, fund structuring, and the increasing role of technology in compliance and oversight will be adressed. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how regulators view industry practices, what common pitfalls to avoid, and how to proactively engage with tax authorities in a rapidly evolving global tax landscape.
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