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.
Singapore's tax incentive framework for funds: Section 13O, 13U, 13H, and 13R explained
Singapore offers some of the most attractive fund tax incentives in Asia. The 2025 updates made them better for VC and PE managers, but the details matter.
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.
How Cayman Islands tax neutrality actually works for fund managers
No corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax. But tax neutrality does not mean tax-free for your investors. Here is what emerging managers need to understand.
Carried interest taxation in the UK: what changes in April 2026 and what it means for your fund
The UK is reclassifying carried interest from capital gains to trading income. If your fund documents are not set up for the new average holding period test, you will pay significantly more tax.
German partnership tax returns: the filing obligation that catches fund managers off guard
If your fund has two or more German investors, you are required to file an annual partnership tax return in Germany. Most managers find out too late.
