Eva M. Benedi

Leveraging my +20 years of experience in the regulatory world, mainly focused on the banking and investment fund industry, I have decided to start another journey – the opening of COMPASS, Regulatory Services Boutique - regulatory consultancy services. #independentdirectorships #investmentfundindustry #consultancy #regulatorysolutions #regulatoryprojects #legalsecondments #interimcomplianceandlegalsolutions #complianceframeworkimplementation

Holistic legal assistance to the management company and its investment vehicles. 1. Drafting/review all type of agreements (distribution, investment, sub-investment, advisory, investment compliance, risk management, depositary, transfer agency), updating according to new group regulations or legislation. 2. Maintenance of prospectuses - incorporation of new funds, amendment following mergers, liquidations, modifications in investment policies. 3. Preparation of legal updates for management committees and board meetings keeping the group abreast of agreements in force, prospectuses status quo, distribution topics, corporate issues. 4. Preparation of corporate governance documentation for committees - board resolutions, implementation of such decisions, review of minutes. 5. Assistance in Distribution (marketing matrix, cross-border registrations, rep agaents, Ucits/Priips Kids), ESG and IM Committees. 6. Assistance with audits, SAQs Manco/Vehicles, and any potential regulatory topics. 7. Assistance to the Spanish management company with negotiations regarding derivatives agreements - ISDAs, CSAs, DRAs, MCAs, CDEAS, GUAS. 8. Assistance with the drafting and maintenance of policies and procedures. In summary, global regulatory/legal assistance to any topic which relates to the company and the vehicles. Skills: #InvestmentFundManagement #FundFormation #CorporateGovernance #DistributionStrategies #InvestmentManagement #RiskManagement #ProjectManagement #ProductGovernance #Leadership #Communication #DecisionMaking #ProblemSolving #StrategicPlanning #Organizational #Analytical #ProjectManagement #Negotiation #GoalSetting

Provision of legal and compliance services for clients of ME Business Solutions - a CSSF's approved company rendering professional financial services. #AMLCompliance #RiskAppetite #RiskAssessment #ComplianceMonitoringPlan #ManualofProcedures #AED/CSSF #AMLComplianceAudit #FinancialCrime #TrainingAndEducation #SAQ #AMLSurvey #RCReports #FundFormation #CorporateGovernance #PrivateEquity #RealEstate #DueDiligence #DistributionStrategies #InvestorRelations #CommunicationSkills

Interim Compliance Officer and RC. 1. Developing and Implementing Compliance Programs: Designing, developing, and implementing compliance programs that outline policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 2. Monitoring Regulatory Changes: Keeping abreast of changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards that may impact the organization's operations, and ensuring that compliance programs are updated. 3. Risk Assessment: Conducting regular risk assessments to identify compliance risks associated with the organization's activities, products, services, and geographic locations. 4. Compliance Training and Education: Providing training and education to employees on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to raise awareness and promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization. 5. Monitoring and Surveillance: Implementing monitoring and surveillance systems to track compliance with regulatory requirements, detect potential compliance breaches, and take corrective actions as needed. 6. Internal Investigations: Conducting internal investigations into compliance breaches, irregularities, or allegations of misconduct, and recommending remedial actions and disciplinary measures as appropriate. 7. Reporting and Communication: Reporting to senior management, the board of directors, and regulatory authorities on compliance matters, including significant compliance risks, regulatory developments, and the effectiveness of the compliance program. 8. External Relationships: Serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities, external auditors, and other stakeholders on compliance-related matters, including regulatory examinations and audits. Skills: #AMLCompliance #RiskAppetite #RiskAssessment #ComplianceMonitoringPlan #ManualofProcedures #AED/CSSF #AMLComplianceAudit #FinancialCrimeKnowledge #DueDiligence #TrainingAndEducation #SAQ #AMLSurvey #RCReports

After the acquisition of the management company of Banco Sabadell by Amundi, I was offered to jump into a new challenge - setting-up the Distribution Oversight Department of one of top 10 management companies worldwide with 2.250 trillion dollars of AuM across six investment hubs - www.amundi.com. The critical role of ensuring the integrity, transparency, and compliance of the distribution channels. Skills: #InvestmentFundManagement #DistributionOversight #ComplianceFramework #ComplianceManagement #DistributionStrategies #CorporateGovernance #RiskManagement

Caixa Penedes - BMN/Banco Sabadell - Bankia - CaixaBank 1. Legal advice regarding corporate issues of subsidiaries. The primary duties included, although not limited, drafting and reviewing of articles of association, shareholders agreements, funding terms sheets, empowerments, proxies, board of directors and shareholders general meetings minutes, liaison with notaries, analysis of potential joint ventures and strategic alliances, loan agreements, MOUs, NDAs, SOWs, HOTs, services agreements, real state acquisition agreements, overseeing all companies related litigation and arbitration proceedings, mergers, splits, acquisitions. 2. Subsidiaries and affiliates of the group: insurance companies including the investment funds management company, pension schemes management company, PERE ICs, renting/leasing companies, real estate companies (30 affiliates). Skills: #InvestmentFundRegulation #FundFormation #PrivateEquity #RealEstate #DueDiligence #DistributionStrategies #InvestorRelations #CorporateGovernance #RiskManagement #DisputeResolution #CommunicationSkills #NegotiationTactics #ComplianceManagement

Legal advice regarding corporate issues as well as legal issues arising from its activity, reporting to the legal department of the parent company, initially British Plastic Board and after to Saint Gobain. The primary duties included, although not limited, the drafting and reviewing of articles of association, shareholders agreements, funding terms sheets, empowerments, proxies, board of directors and shareholders general meetings minutes, liaison with notaries, annual accounts analysis of potential joint ventures and strategic alliances, loan agreements, real state acquisition agreements, overseeing the company related litigation and arbitration proceedings, mergers, splits, acquisitions. Skills: #CorporateLawExpertise #LegalDrafting #NegotiationSkills #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateGovernance #ComplianceManagement #TransactionalExperience #RiskAssessmentAndManagement #CommunicationSkills #AnalyticalSkills #ClientRelationshipManagement #TeamworkAndCollaboration

Legal advice to national and international clients regarding corporate and commercial legal issues. Incorporation of companies, M&A, corporate secretarial services (drafting and reviewing of articles of association, funding terms sheets, shareholders agreements, empowerments, proxies, board of directors and shareholders general meetings minutes, liaison with notaries), distribution and services agreements, continuous advice to the different clients as to legal and commercial risk related to business ventures and activities keeping them abreast of changes in legislation affecting their activity as well as producing compliance programs to reduce the clients’ exposure to legal risk. Skills: #CorporateLawExpertise #LegalDrafting #NegotiationSkills #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateGovernance #ComplianceManagement #TransactionalExperience #RiskAssessmentAndManagement #CommunicationSkills #AnalyticalSkills #ClientRelationshipManagement #TeamworkAndCollaboration

Legal advice to offshore workers worldwide injured while being onboard. Initiating the legal proceedings by filing of lawsuit, the arrest of the vessel under a court order, the negotiation with the insurance company and in the event of not entering into a successful settlement the release of the vessel upon the owner providing security after the final court judgment. Skills: #LegalResearch #LitigationSkills #NegotiationTactics #Communication #AttentionToDetail #ClientManagements #Adaptability #EthicalConduct