Our industry leading global fund registration and facilities agent services
Who we are
At Simmons & Simmons, we understand the complexities our clients face when marketing UCITS and AIFs across multiple jurisdictions. Whether you are pursuing full registration or a private placement, our team guides you through the regulatory landscape with precision and clarity.
Utilising Satellite - our proprietary client portal, we manage every step of the process, removing the administrative burden and freeing you to focus on your core priorities. Satellite complements our Navigator fund distribution platform and, taken together, Simmons provides market leading fund registration and distribution support. We streamline regulatory complexity to ensure your fund registration and facilities agent obligations are performed in a manner which is aligned with global regulatory requirements. We deliver the highest standard of service and exceptional value without compromising on quality. Our flexible approach means we listen, adapt, and tailor our services to meet your specific needs.
Our services
We offer a comprehensive suite of registration and facilities agent services, supporting fund distribution across 127 jurisdictions. Our services include:
- quarterly and ad-hoc regulatory update reports;
- country guides for all required jurisdictions;
- registrations matrix;
- project tracker;
- invoice tracker;
- all third-party invoices;
- temple pre-marketing and marketing notification letters;
- quarterly board reports;
- global contacts directory;
- facilities Agent Services;
- optional access to our Navigator fund distribution tool;
- central repository for fund documents, material contracts and agreements;
- archive for non-current documents (retained for a minimum of 10 years); and
- compliance calendar (capturing regulatory deadlines, fee payments, board meetings, etc.).
Satellite is fully customisable to your specifications—quickly and effortlessly. With centralised access, real-time updates, and full transparency at every stage, you stay informed and in control.
Reporting and regulatory intelligence
- Quarterly (or ad hoc) regulatory updates covering 127 jurisdictions, delivered via email and accessible on satellite.
- Quarterly (or ad hoc) registration compliance reports tailored for board review.
- Monthly designated person reports aligned with CP86 governance requirements.
- Weekly or as-needed client update calls to ensure ongoing transparency and alignment.
- Annual A–Z health check across all registered jurisdictions, covering documentation, filings, and compliance status.
Country guides offering practical guidance
- Marketing Rules: Premarketing and marketing requirements.
- Regulatory Costs: Fees and local agent/facilities agent obligations.
- Application Process: Initial and subsequent fund applications, timelines for marketing approval, and documentation checklists.
- Compliance Essentials: Translation, jurisdiction-specific disclosures, ongoing reporting, and private placement exemptions.
Premarketing Support
Prepare and submit premarketing notifications to the appropriate regulators ensuring full compliance with the AIFMD and relevant local regulations.
Marketing registration
We support the registration of UCITS and AIFs both within and outside Europe, offering end-to-end assistance throughout the notification and approval process. Our services include:
- preparation and submission of notification letters tailored to each jurisdiction’s regulatory requirements;
- compilation of jurisdiction-specific documentation, including translations and disclosures where applicable;
- coordination and payment of regulatory fees, ensuring timely and accurate processing;
- sourcing and engagement of local agents or facilities agents, where required by host state rules; and
- liaison with regulators to facilitate smooth and efficient registration outcomes.
Ongoing Regulatory Compliance Management
We provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure your fund products remain fully compliant with evolving regulatory requirements. Our support includes:
- review and maintenance of jurisdiction-specific documents, such as country supplements, localised prospectuses (e.g. Germany, Switzerland), and marketing memoranda, to ensure alignment with home and host state rules and attend to regulatory filings;
- submission of updated fund documentation (e.g. constitution, prospectus, supplements, financial statements, PRIIPs KIDs, UCITS KIIDs) to host regulators and relevant local agents;
- registration and deregistration of sub-distributors eg Spain;
- registration and deregistration of share classes, ensuring accurate fund representation;
- sub-fund mergers and denotifications including coordination with regulators and local agents;
- timely execution of all regulatory filings, with proactive tracking and reminders;
- biannual filings with the Italian regulator for fee calculation purposes;
- coordination of annual filings in Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Singapore, and South Korea;
- submission of statistical reports in Portugal, South Africa, and Spain;
- translation management for fund documents and shareholder notices via approved providers;
- publication of shareholder notices on jurisdiction-specific platforms such as the German Federal Gazette and Fundinfo; and
- payment management for third-party fees, including regulatory, translation, and local agent charges.
Facilities Agent Services
We provide full facilities agent services across all EEA jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local requirements including:
- language and documentation standards; and
- investor support obligations.
We also centrally manage relationships with any of your existing local agents.
Complimentary services
In addition to our core services, we provide a range of complementary solutions to streamline your distribution and compliance processes:
- Distributor Due Diligence & Onboarding – Comprehensive checks and onboarding support for your distribution network.
- Marketing Material & Disclosure Review – Ensure all investor communications meet regulatory standards.
- Website Compliance Audits – Verify alignment with home and host state rules for digital content.
- Regulatory Document Hosting – Secure web hosting for fund documents to meet local requirements.
- AML Reporting – Assistance with anti-money laundering obligations.
- Regulatory Reporting – Submission of Annex IV reports and other filings.
Commercial flexibility
We offer:
- transparent fixed-fee arrangements;
- flexible invoicing tailored to client needs; and
- bespoke service delivery aligned with client requirements.
Are you ready to simplify your fund marketing journey? Contact us to explore our services or request a live demo of satellite.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the satellite team for assistance:
