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Introduction to Investment Funds - Legal Practice Specialism

At StaySharp, we empower you to navigate the complexities of investment funds with confidence. Our comprehensive course covers everything from the basics of funds to private equity funds, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in your legal career.

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  • Flexible on-demand learning

  • BPP learning resources created by legal experts

  • 100% online

  • Audio, video and text content

  • Regular knowledge checkers

  • CPD compliant certification awarded

Course Overview

Navigate the Intricacies of Investment Funds

Our Introduction to Investment Funds course is designed for legal professionals who want to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in handling investment funds. This course covers a wide range of topics, including the purpose and structure of funds, regulation, property funds, and private equity funds.


Each Legal Practice Specialism pack offers online training sessions that blend audio, video, and text-based content. Our courses are designed to build and develop your expertise in key practice areas. StaySharp's interactive approach includes regular knowledge checkers, exemplars, and application exercises to ensure you stay engaged and on track.

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Course Structure

Our Legal Practice Specialisms offer a suite of hour-long, interactive online courses that cover key legal practice areas. Designed to develop your skills and knowledge, these courses ensure a smooth and successful transition into real-life legal practice. These specialist packs address learning gaps under the SQE and provide a comprehensive, foundational grounding. They also meet the new CPD requirements.

  • This course introduces you to the world of investment funds. You'll explore who potential investors might be and why they might choose to invest in a fund. You'll also learn about different ways to structure a fund and the importance of tax and tax planning.

    By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

    Explain the purpose of a fund
    Identify the types of potential investors in a fund
    Understand the risks and rewards of investing in a fund
    Appreciate the different ways in which a fund may be structured
    Advise on the tax regimes that may apply to funds

  • This course focuses on the regulation of funds in the UK. You'll explore the different types of investment funds and how fund managers are regulated. The course concludes with an explanation of the rules relating to the marketing of funds.

    By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

    Explain the differences between the different types of investment funds
    Understand the regulation relating to fund managers and depositaries
    Appreciate how different types of funds are regulated
    Advise on the regulations relating to the marketing of funds

  • This course focuses on real estate investment. You'll learn why investors might choose to invest in property and compare investing via a property fund to direct investment. The course also covers the regulation of property funds and the tax implications for investors.

    By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

    Understand why investors may choose real estate as an investment class of assets
    Explain the differences in investing via a property fund and direct investment
    Appreciate the regulation relating to property funds
    Understand the tax implications for investors in property funds

  • This course provides an overview of private equity funds. You'll explore how private equity funds are set up, the key parties involved, and the governance regime that applies to these funds.

    By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

    Understand how private equity funds are set up
    Identify the key parties in a private equity fund
    Explain the typical structure of a private equity fund
    Advise on governance requirements relating to private equity funds

  • Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a digital certification.

    To earn your certificate for this course, you need to successfully complete the assessment with a score of 80% or higher. Once you pass the assessment and the invigilation check, you'll receive your digital certificate the following month. Your certification will be sent directly to your registered email address.

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