Finance & Investment Archives - Fichte & Co Legal Legal Firm in Dubai Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:02:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fichtelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Finance & Investment Archives - Fichte & Co Legal 32 32 The DIFC Variable Capital Company (VCC): A Transformative New Company in the DIFC Framework https://fichtelegal.com/the-difc-variable-capital-company-vcc-a-transformative-new-company-in-the-difc-framework/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-difc-variable-capital-company-vcc-a-transformative-new-company-in-the-difc-framework Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:02:39 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45031 On 9 February 2026, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) enacted the Variable Capital Company Regulations 2026 (Regulations), introducing a new corporate structure within the DIFC legal framework.   What is a Variable Capital Company (VCC)? A Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a flexible asset-holding vehicle with variable share capital incorporated in the DIFC under …

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]]> Aviation Finance Heading Into 2026: Global Shifts and UAE Momentum https://fichtelegal.com/aviation-finance-heading-into-2026-global-shifts-and-uae-momentum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aviation-finance-heading-into-2026-global-shifts-and-uae-momentum Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:15:33 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44619 As 2025 draws to a close, the aviation finance landscape looks very different from where it stood just a year ago. Aircraft supply remains constrained, investors are returning to structured transactions, and the UAE is rapidly cementing its place as a regional aviation finance hub. Here’s how these developments are shaping what’s next for 2026, …

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]]> The “Dark Fleet” Phenomenon: Risks for Charterers and Owners https://fichtelegal.com/the-dark-fleet-phenomenon-risks-for-charterers-and-owners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dark-fleet-phenomenon-risks-for-charterers-and-owners Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:51 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44430 In recent years, the so-called “dark fleet” has transformed the maritime landscape. This shadow network consists largely of old tankers in sanctioned trades, particularly involving Russian, Iranian, or Venezuelan oil. These vessels often use deceptive practices such as AIS spoofing, ship-to-ship transfers, forged documents, concealed ownership, and rapid flag-hopping. At first glance, the dark fleet …

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