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Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 45 of 2002)

Board Notices

Determination on the requirements for hedge funds

Part 4 : General Provisions Applicable to all Hedge Fund

19. Fund administration

 

(1) A manager must conduct proper due diligence when appointing a fund administrator and must ensure that its fund administrator—
(a) is an FSP;
(b) is a juristic person;
(c) is domiciled in the Republic;
(d) has the requisite experience, knowledge and capital; and
(e) has adequate internal controls and systems to ensure proper administration of the portfolio.

 

(2) Despite the provisions of subparagraph (1), where the assets of the portfolio are held in a foreign country, the manager may appoint a fund administrator regulated by an appropriate supervisory authority and subject to on-going supervision by that supervisory authority, to perform the functions of a fund administrator.

 

(3) Where the manager itself performs the fund administration services, the registrar may request an independent verification of the appropriateness of the administration system and capabilities.