Filing fund products with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) is a legal prerequisite for private funds to commence fundraising and investment activities in China. ForTran assists private fund managers in completing AMAC filings efficiently and compliantly, helping ensure that fund structures, documentation, and disclosure practices meet regulatory expectations and enable smooth operations.
Pre-Filing Compliance Review
We review proposed fund products to assess compliance with AMAC filing standards, including structure, investment strategy, leverage ratio, and number of investors, and help identify and mitigate potential regulatory risks.
Investor Eligibility and Suitability Check
We assist fund managers in verifying that investors meet the "qualified investor" standard and provide legal advice on suitability assessments to ensure that filing materials are accurate, complete, and regulatorily sound.
Filing Document Preparation and Review
We guide clients in preparing and reviewing core filing documents such as private placement memoranda, risk disclosure statements, partnership agreements, and suitability evaluation forms, ensuring clarity, internal consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Filing Submission and Process Support
We assist in submitting filing materials through AMAC's online system and help respond to feedback, clarification requests, and supplemental inquiries to facilitate timely and successful registration.
Post-Filing Updates and Change Management
We support clients in filing updates in connection with new fund launches, additional closings, changes in investment strategy, or key terms, and help maintain the fund's filing status in continuous good standing.
Operational Disclosure Compliance
We help ensure that fund managers comply with disclosure obligations throughout the product lifecycle, including fund establishment, operations, material events, and liquidation, in accordance with AMAC rules.
Handling Filing Rejections or Suspensions
In cases of filing suspension, rejection, or adverse regulatory response, we analyze the underlying causes, assist in developing remedial strategies, and, when appropriate, communicate with AMAC to facilitate approval.
Filing Complex or Cross-Border Structures
We advise on how to navigate AMAC filing for funds involving nested structures, related-party transactions, or cross-border investment components, providing practical compliance solutions tailored to regulatory expectations.
Ongoing Reporting and Maintenance
We assist in preparing and submitting quarterly and annual reports and other required disclosures, helping clients establish efficient internal compliance mechanisms to support long-term regulatory engagement.
Regulatory Liaison and Policy Interpretation
We act as a liaison between fund managers and AMAC during and after the filing process, helping clients interpret evolving regulatory guidance and respond effectively to supervisory trends.
