Investment funds - Distribution platforms
Investment funds are one of the major industries in Luxembourg and the number of assets supported on a distribution platform is constantly increasing. Through this training, we will make a first step into the fund distribution market and understand the role and services provided by a distribution platform.
- Investment funds - Introduction and market data
- Investment funds - Actors, roles and responsibilities
- Investment funds - Operational aspects
- Investment funds - Distribution platforms
- Investment funds - Regulatory framework (UCITS and AIFs)
This module is part of our Fund Accounting curriculum and our Transfer Agent curriculum.
Duration: 1h
Language: Available in English and French. The supporting material is only available in English.
Number of participants: up to 15
Available as intra-company course (i.e. dedicated session on demand)
Course content can be customised on demand under specific conditions.
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to understand the market as well as the role and tasks of a fund distribution platform.
Content
- The European B2B fund platform industry market evolution
- Fund distribution value chain
- Fund platform department and key roles and responsibilities
Target audience
Any person willing to enter the funds industry world. Any person from corporate support functions of funds asset service providers willing to better understand their working environment.
Our lead experts
This training is coordinated by Alexis Bouly, Director at PwC Luxembourg.
Alexis Bouly is a director with extensive experience in Luxembourg’s financial sector since 2008, specialising in supporting banks and asset servicers through their transformation journeys. With a background as a former auditor, Alexis possesses deep expertise in data, reporting, and regulatory frameworks, enabling detailed operational and compliance analysis. He has led digital transformation initiatives, including Robot Process Automation for fund administration, and managed multiple offshoring projects within securities services. Alexis has overseen post-NAV control framework revamps, financial statement reviews, and MIS reporting for major reinsurance clients. His project management experience spans TA and FA migrations alongside business-as-usual event coordination for leading European fund service providers.
