Our fund's investor demographic will include US and Southeast Asians. What regulatory regime would be most favorable given the diversity of our investors?
Asian investors often prefer to invest in US-domiciled funds due to the favorable regulatory environment and established legal framework. Delaware is a popular choice for fund domicile due to its well-developed corporate laws and investor protections. Given your investor demographic, a US domicile, particularly Delaware, would likely be the most favorable regulatory regime. This choice balances the interests of both US and Southeast Asian investors, providing a familiar and trusted legal environment. Having said that, the manager and the investors should consider the tax implications of any fund structure.