In 2004, Luxembourg’s financial system opened itself to securitization vehicles in the financial markets. That development paved the way for the creation of Icon Capital Sarl, a limited liability corporation established in 2008 by Gregory Upton and Dirk Coetzer. Like many securitization firms, Icon Capital Sarl aims to increase liquidity on investment markets while allowing investors to reduce the risk of their portfolios. Icon’s leadership team commits itself to creating securitizations that are both safe and profitable; to achieve that goal, the firm manages a variety of securitization funds and supports the work of its team with outside expertise and support. Specifically, Icon seeks counsel from chartered accountants and law firms ranked among the top 500 for their expertise in securitization matters. The company’s leadership has found that such outside consultations yield positive financial results for the firm’s investors; thus, the leaders have committed to incorporating outside consultations as part of Icon’s standard practice. However, Icon Capital does not only rely on outside support to achieve investment success. The firm prides itself on maintaining a staff that includes managers, associates, and contract employees who specialize in a variety of areas, including structured finance, securitization, and banking. This in-house knowledge grants Icon the ability to make investment decisions confidently and in the best interest of its investors. The funds managed by Icon are not available to the general public and are not offered on a continuance basis. Those interested in investing should consult with their financial adviser about the best way to branch into the specific products that Icon offers. Icon is headquartered in Capellen, Luxembourg.
Romanian Real Estate Market Offers Attractive Investment Opportunities
Romanian Real Estate Market Offers Attractive Investment Opportunities
Icon Capital SarlImage: iconcapital.eu Based in Luxembourg, Icon Capital Sarl is a limited liability company established by Dirk Coetzer and Gregory Upton in 2008. Since that time, Icon Capital Sarl has focused its investment efforts on several areas, including mortgage-backed securities, emerging sports-broadcasting technology, and property developments in such Balkan countries as Romania. Along…
The Launch of 4K with HDR Technology to Broadcast Sporting Events
The Launch of 4K with HDR Technology to Broadcast Sporting Events
HDR TechnologyImage: bizjournals.com Icon Capital Sarl manages the ICON Investments Fund, which comprises three sub-funds. Among the sub-funds is Sports & Media Series 1, which Icon Capital Sarl uses to invest in new broadcasting technology associated with sports. In October 2015, Rogers Communications CEO Guy Laurence announced the company’s commitment to enhancing live sports broadcasting…
Canal+ Leverages GeoRacing GPS to Broadcast Tour de Corse 2015
Canal+ Leverages GeoRacing GPS to Broadcast Tour de Corse 2015
Canal+ Leverages GeoRacing GPSImage: live-production.tv Headquartered in Luxembourg, Icon Capital Sarl oversees the ICON investments fund. In addition to investments in Balkan real estate and global money markets, Icon Capital Sarl provides expert guidance on allocating funds in sports broadcasting technology. In October of 2015, French cable television channel Canal+ leveraged GeoRacing GPS…
NBA Uses Virtual Reality to Broadcast the Warriors’ Opening Game
Under the leadership of Dirk Coetzer, Icon Capital Sarl manages a portfolio of securitization funds. In particular, Icon Capital Sarl focuses on developing broadcasting technology for sporting events.
In November of 2015, the National Basketball Association (NBA) launched virtual reality broadcasting. First experimented with during the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, the technology enhanced fan experience by allowing audiences to “sit” courtside at the Golden State Warriors’ opening game against the New Orleans Pelicans. United States-based audiences with access to Samsung Gear VR headsets were invited to participate in the live streaming event using NextVR, an Oculus app service that delivers on-demand virtual reality experiences in high definition.
Virtual reality broadcasting was made available through a partnership between the NBA, Turner Sports, and NextVR. No plans have been solidified for streaming future basketball games. However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made it a priority to advance media and technology that help fans further connect with their favorite teams.
Throughout its history in Luxembourg, Icon Capital Sarl has established itself as a leading management firm for securitization funds such as the ICON Investments Fund. Administered by Icon Capital Sarl, the ICON Investments fund is registered as a mono fund and structured as an umbrella fund.
In the world of finance, an umbrella fund refers to a special type of fund composed of many smaller sub-funds. Commonly referred to as a fund of funds, an umbrella fund operates as a single legal entity and trades its sub-funds as individual investment funds. As a result, investors in umbrella funds can diversify their risk far more than in a traditional mutual fund. Investors can also gain access to a specific investment category with a much smaller initial buy-in. Investing in umbrella funds often involves substantially higher fees, but many individuals still choose to invest due to the potential cost savings and professional management services.
Romanian Real Estate Markets Poised for Growth in 2015
A registered investment management organization headquartered in Luxembourg, Icon Capital Sarl serves a global constituency of institutional clients. In doing so, Icon Capital Sarl seeks out lucrative investment opportunities in multiple international markets, including real estate sectors on the Balkan Peninsula.
Business Review, a premier online resource for the Romanian business sector, recently held its 14th annual real estate market forum. Titled Realty 2015, the June 18 event offered an opportunity for Romanian real estate professionals to address recent trends in the sector. Attendees discussed noteworthy real estate market growth in a number of areas, including office space, which experienced the largest increase in activity in 2014. Experts like Georgiana Andrei, director of Colliers International Romania, expect this growth to continue as a result of ongoing demand from established companies seeking to expand their operations. In 2014, new demand accounted for 70 percent of all office space leasing activity.
Signs of growth in the Romanian residential and retail real estate markets in 2014 have also generated optimism for the future. While professionals expect an influx of new apartment developments, prosperity in the retail sector has also resulted in a number of planned shopping mall expansions.
Based in Luxembourg, Icon Capital Sarl concentrates on securitization funds. Icon Capital Sarl was founded in 2007 and offers a securitization sub-fund that aids in reducing risks commonly associated with investment portfolios.
Knowing about various risks common in investments can help individuals and businesses alike avoid them, and even repurpose them for profit. In general, investment risks break down into two categories: non-systematic and systematic. Non-systematic risk concerns risks unique to a particular industry or company operating within that industry, while systematic risk deals with the overall market.
Non-systematic risk comes into play when an investor wants to invest in a particular company or industry. For instance, an investor might purchase stock in Company X. By purchasing stock, the investor has assumed all risks associated with that company. For example, poor decisions made by management or amassing great amounts of debt are both risks that will impact the company's stock and, thus, the investor. Industry risk works similarly. If an investor invests in Google, and then Apple, a competitor within the same industry, beats Google to a particular product, Google's stock may suffer.
Non-systematic risks can be ameliorated by diversifying, such as investing in stock of several companies across several industries. As an example, one might invest in the stock market, so the volatility of the market will affect one's investment. Systematic risk cannot be eliminated, but it can be mitigated. By diversifying, such as by investing in stocks as well as mutual funds, investors can strengthen their portfolio and cushion the fall when one investment fails to pan out.
