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Practical guides and analysis on fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and operational best practices.
Strategy
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.
Jacqueline Kressner
Regulatory
Cayman fund regulation goes well beyond the initial CIMA registration. AML procedures, beneficial ownership transparency, FATCA/CRS, and economic substance all require ongoing attention.
Regulatory
Germany's implementation of AIFMD II opens real loan origination opportunities for alternative funds — but with strict compliance requirements, even for sub-threshold managers.
Regulatory
SEBI now requires all AIF investors to receive fair, pro-rata treatment on undrawn commitments. This changes how you draft your PPM, manage capital calls, and handle side letters.
Regulatory
The FSRA proposed two new fund manager categories in late 2025: Sub-Threshold for managers under $200M, and Institutional for those targeting $5M+ tickets. Here is what changes and why it matters.
Regulatory
Luxembourg's AIFMD II transposition is live. If you run an open-ended alternative fund, you now need at least two liquidity management tools in your fund documents — and closed-end managers should pay attention too.
Regulatory
MAS has been busy. From the RFMC phase-out to new VCC governance expectations and tighter AML rules, here is what Singapore fund managers need to act on now.
Regulatory
A pending German law will switch the AIFM threshold calculation from acquisition cost to fair market value. Funds with appreciated portfolios could suddenly need full authorisation.
Regulatory
The SEC examines newly formed fund advisers with increased frequency. Here is how to build a compliance program that holds up under scrutiny.
Regulatory
Austrian VC managers can register under the EuVECA framework for simplified cross-border marketing across the EU. The 2018 amendments made it more practical. Here is how it works and where it falls short.
Regulatory
France offers emerging managers a streamlined path through sub-threshold registration and professional fund vehicles like the FPCI and SLP. Here is how the system works and where it gets complicated.
Regulatory
Poland's ASI vehicle and simplified ZASI registration give emerging managers a fast, low-cost path to launching a fund. Here is how the system works and what to watch out for.
Regulatory
Taking capital from US pension plans and IRAs can trigger ERISA's fiduciary rules across your entire fund. Here is how the 25% test works, what the VCOC exception requires, and how to structure around the exposure.