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.
The SPV-to-fund playbook: what the data says about building a track record
SPV formation is up 116% in five years. But not all SPV track records are created equal — here is what LPs actually evaluate and where most emerging managers go wrong.
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.
When to switch your fund administrator (and how to do it)
Five signs it is time to move on, when not to switch, and a practical migration playbook for making the transition without disrupting your fund.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private markets are booming — what it means for emerging managers
Companies are staying private longer, LP interest is growing, and the operational bar is rising. Here is how to position yourself in this market.
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 European VC still lags the US — and why that's an opportunity
The transatlantic VC gap is real but closing. For European managers who move fast and operate professionally, the structural inefficiencies create outsized opportunity.
DORA — do you need to care about digital operational resilience?
DORA sounds like a regulation for banks. But it affects your fund administrator — and that means it affects you. Here is what matters.
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.