The specialized fund manager European Maritime Finance (EMF) is poised for further growth after successfully bridging the gap between shipowners and investors in recent years. The EMF projects have consistently delivered strong returns by capitalizing on the cyclical nature of the maritime industry.
EMF is among several fund managers selected by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) for a thematic review. While no conclusions have been drawn yet, the final report from these reviews are expected in the first quarter of 2025. EMF has actively cooperated with the FSA and is currently ensuring full compliance with current regulations.
In response, EMF’s management has engaged in constructive dialogue with the FSA, which has been focusing on managers of alternative investment funds. The FSA aims to ensure that investors can have full confidence in the communication provided by alternative investment providers. EMF welcomes these initiatives, recognizing their benefit to the industry.
“Following guidance from the Danish FSA, we have updated our communication and project and marketing materials, including brochures and other documents. We are fully committed to ensuring alignment with the regulations,” said Martin Haugaard, Founder, Chairman of the Investment Committee and Executive Chairman & CEO of EMF (Switzerland) AG.
Because of the updated project and marketing material, our clients in four investment funds have been asked to reconfirm their investment commitments.
At EMF, we make it possible for qualified individuals to own a share of a commercial vessel, providing them with a unique opportunity to invest in the shipping industry.
“Are there risks associated with investing in our funds? Yes, investments always involve risk. The value of any investment can decrease as well as increase, meaning your return could be less than your initial investment. As a rule of thumb, one should never invest more than one can afford to lose. That said, EMF projects have delivered strong and consistent returns for customers in many years,” said Haugaard.
“We look forward to finalizing our current conversation with the FSA. We have great confidence in our business model, and after constructive dialogue with the FSA, our brochures and other project and marketing materials are now fully aligned with regulatory requirements,” added Haugaard.
About European Maritime Finance
European Maritime Finance A/S (EMF) is a manager of alternative investment funds, established in 2014, and has since then focused on investments in the maritime industry, building a bridge between shipowners and investors.
Since November 2023 EMF has held an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) license and is operating under the supervision of the Danish FSA.
Media contact:
Christian Lemvigh
phone: +45 5372 7283
emf@corpmatters.dk
