Insights for emerging fund managers
Practical guides and analysis on fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and operational best practices.
The fund administrator problem: why only 20% of managers would recommend theirs
An EY survey found that only one in five asset managers would recommend their fund administrator. Here is what goes wrong, what the red flags look like, and how to avoid the same mistakes.
Fund administration and operational setup in Singapore: a practical guide for emerging managers
Setting up fund operations in Singapore involves more moving parts than most first-time managers expect. Here is what you need, what it costs, and the sequence that works.
Austrian depositary bank requirements: what fund managers need in place from day one
Austrian law mandates a depositary for licensed AIFMs, and even registered managers face pressure to appoint one. Here is how the depositary requirement works, what it costs, and how to structure it.
ADGM service provider requirements: who you must appoint and why local nexus matters
ADGM mandates specific service provider appointments for every fund — fund administrator, custodian, and corporate service provider. New proposals tighten local nexus requirements further.
AI for fund managers — a practical starting point
Where AI actually helps a small fund team today, where it is getting useful, and where it is mostly hype. A practical guide from someone building it.
Why more funds die from operations than bad investments
A landmark study found that 50% of fund failures stem from operational risk — more than the 38% caused by poor investments. Here is what that means for your fund.
Technology in fund operations — what's actually essential
Not all fund tech matters equally. Here is what actually moves the needle for emerging managers — and what is noise.