The Singapore VCC: A Guide to the Fund Structure
A clear guide to the Singapore VCC — umbrella and sub-fund structure, redomiciliation, tax incentives at a high level, and who actually uses it.
12 Feb 202612 min
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The Cayman Master-Feeder Fund Structure Explained
How the Cayman master-feeder hedge fund structure works, why it exists, the role of onshore and offshore feeders, and the substance it now requires.
2 Dec 202512 min
Luxembourg RAIF: The Fastest Route to an EU Fund
How the Luxembourg RAIF gives managers the fastest route to an EU fund without product authorisation, its structure, investor base, and the real trade-offs.
26 Apr 202511 min
Ireland QIAIF: A Flexible EU Fund Structure Explained
An expert guide to the Ireland QIAIF EU fund structure: fast authorisation, the qualifying investor threshold, legal forms, tax position, and who it suits.
24 Apr 202511 min
BVI Incubator Fund: A Launchpad for New Managers
How the BVI Incubator Fund lets emerging managers build a track record at low cost, with lighter approval, fewer service providers, and limits to respect.
22 Apr 202511 min
Crypto Hedge Fund Structure: A Founder's Guide
A practical guide to crypto hedge fund structure: domicile, vehicle choice, custody, valuation, service providers, and the regulatory realities of launch.
20 Apr 202512 min
Crypto Fund Formation in 2026: A Complete Guide
A 2026 guide to crypto fund formation: domicile, structure, custody, regulation, service providers, and the steps to launch a credible digital-asset fund.
18 Apr 202512 min
Offshore Fund Administration: A Manager's Guide
What offshore fund administration covers, why independent NAV and investor servicing matter, how to choose an administrator, and the pitfalls to avoid.
17 Apr 202511 min
Prime Brokerage Access for Offshore Funds Explained
How offshore funds secure prime brokerage access in 2026: onboarding criteria, minimum AUM expectations, mini-prime routes, and the operational pitfalls.
15 Apr 202512 min
AIFMD and Marketing Offshore Funds Into Europe
How AIFMD shapes marketing offshore funds into Europe: national private placement, reverse solicitation limits, third-country rules, and a practical.
13 Apr 202512 min
Seed Capital Arrangements for New Fund Managers
A guide to seed capital arrangements for fund managers: how seed deals work, typical economics, lock-ups, revenue shares, and how to negotiate without giving.
11 Apr 202511 min
Family Office Co-Investment Funds: A Structuring Guide
How family offices use co-investment fund structures to deploy capital alongside partners: vehicle choice, governance, alignment, and the pitfalls to manage.
9 Apr 202512 min
Mauritius CIS Funds: The Gateway to African Markets
How a Mauritius CIS fund gives managers a treaty-rich, well-regulated gateway into African markets, with substance, banking and compliance covered.
8 Apr 202512 min
Choosing a Management Company Domicile: A Practical Guide
Where you domicile your fund management company shapes tax, regulation and credibility. A practical guide to choosing a management company domicile.
6 Apr 202512 min
Private Placement: Marketing a Fund to European Investors
How non-EU managers market a fund to European investors through national private placement regimes, what AIFMD requires, and where managers slip up.
4 Apr 202512 min
Inside the BVI Hedge Fund Model: Structure and Setup
A clear look inside the BVI hedge fund model: fund categories, structure, the manager, service providers, costs and who the regime really suits.
2 Apr 202512 min
How to Start a Hedge Fund in 2026: A Founder's Guide
How to start a hedge fund in 2026: choosing a structure and domicile, regulatory pathways, service providers, seed capital and real costs.
31 Mar 202513 min
Family Office vs Hedge Fund: Which Structure Fits You?
Family office vs hedge fund: how the two differ in purpose, regulation, governance and cost, and how to decide which model fits your wealth.
29 Mar 202511 min
Venture Capital Fund: Offshore Structure Explained
How to structure a venture capital fund offshore: the GP-LP model, domicile choices, carry, blocker considerations, and substance pitfalls.
28 Mar 202512 min
Real Estate Fund Structure: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to real estate fund structure: open versus closed-end, holding and SPV layers, REIT and treaty issues, leverage and substance.
26 Mar 202512 min
Fund of Funds Structure: A Practical Guide
How a fund of funds structure works, where to domicile it, fee and liquidity design, and the diligence and regulatory pitfalls that catch new allocators.
24 Mar 202512 min
Emerging Manager Fund Launch: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to an emerging manager fund launch: choosing a structure, controlling costs, raising seed capital, and meeting regulatory and operational.
22 Mar 202512 min
Private Credit Fund Structure: A Practical Guide
How a private credit fund structure works: vehicle and domicile choice, leverage and withholding tax, open versus closed designs, and the operational risks.
20 Mar 202513 min
Launching an Offshore ETF: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to an offshore ETF launch: structure and domicile, the listing and authorised-participant model, costs, regulation, and where new issuers.
19 Mar 202512 min
Carried Interest for Offshore Fund Managers in 2026
How carried interest works for offshore fund managers in 2026: structuring, tax treatment by residence, and the compliance pitfalls that derail GPs.
17 Mar 202512 min
Guernsey Private Investment Funds: The PIF Explained
A clear guide to the Guernsey Private Investment Fund (PIF) regime: the three routes, who qualifies, timelines, and where the PIF fits for managers.
5 Dec 202411 min
Setting Up a Fund in Ireland: ICAV, UCITS and QIAIF
Setting up a fund in Ireland means choosing between the ICAV, UCITS and QIAIF. We explain the structures, tax neutrality and why Ireland leads in Europe.
9 Sept 202413 min
Cayman SPC: The Segregated Portfolio Company Explained
A Cayman SPC, or segregated portfolio company, ring-fences assets and liabilities across portfolios. We explain how it works, its uses and the real limits.
10 Aug 202412 min
SPAC Alternatives: Offshore Structures for Going Public
Considering a SPAC alternative or offshore structure to go public? We cover Cayman SPAC structuring, sponsor economics and when a SPAC beats the IPO route.
12 Jul 202413 min
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