Articles by
Michael Brennan
Head of UK Operations
Seasoned fund administration professional with deep expertise in UK and European fund structures, regulatory compliance, and investor operations.
Launching a VC fund in the UK: the full process from FCA registration to first close
What the end-to-end fund launch process actually looks like in the UK — from picking a regulatory pathway and forming your LP, through FCA registration, investor onboarding, and first close. Here is what we handle and what you need to do yourself.
SEIS, EIS, and VCTs: how UK tax reliefs shape venture fundraising
UK tax reliefs give your investors 30-50% income tax relief on qualifying investments. If your fund strategy aligns with them, fundraising gets materially easier.
UK limited partnerships: why they dominate fund structuring and how to set one up
The English or Scottish LP is the default structure for UK private capital funds. It has been for over a century. Here is what emerging managers need to know before forming one.
The UK's RVECA regime: the lighter path to running a regulated VC fund
Full AIFM authorisation is not the only path to running a UK venture fund. RVECA registration gets you there faster, cheaper, and with less overhead.
AMLD6 - the EU's escalating fight against financial crime
The 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive tightens the screws further. Here is the timeline, what is new, and why emerging managers should pay attention.
The new EU AML rulebook — what it means for your fund
The EU just replaced a patchwork of national AML rules with one uniform rulebook. Here is what changed, when it kicks in, and what you need to do.
FATCA & CRS - what fund managers actually need to know
Cut through the legalese. Here is what FATCA and CRS mean in practice for your fund: who you report on, what forms you collect, and what happens if you get it wrong.
Launching a fund in Europe without drowning in regulation
Europe offers lighter regulatory paths for emerging managers. Here is how sub-threshold AIFM, EuVECA, and other frameworks can get you to market faster.
