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Ireland is a leading jurisdiction in Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) formation for the following reasons:  Bolder Group previously published an article on the company incorporation process in Ireland, which provided details about different available company structures in the country.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) amended the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (Code) on 9 March 2023, following section 321 of the Securities and Futures Act (the SFA) (Cap.

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have gained momentum as a favoured fundraising method for businesses seeking to secure capital in the form of cryptocurrencies, tokens and virtual assets.

In the past few years, Mauritius has positioned itself as a leading jurisdiction for setting up investment funds and businesses in the African and Indian Ocean region.

The European Union is implementing a significant new regulation for the financial sector.

Ireland is a prominent global jurisdiction for SPVs.

With the Philippines’ services sector leading the way, commercial activity is increasing, resulting in valuable opportunities for market entrants interested in doing business in the country and neighbouring states.

Mauritius, a small island country along the eastern coast of Africa, is globally known as one of the leading financial and business hubs in the African region.

The European Commission introduced the Directive 2007/64/EC or Payment Services Directive (PSD) in 2007 to regulate the payments industry through a single payment market in the European Union (EU).

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018.

In this blog, we discuss the advantages of setting up a company in the Philippines.

Classified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income economy and the wealthiest African country per capita, Mauritius is one of Africa’s financial centres.

Private equity (PE) funds continue to be an attractive investment vehicle for institutional clients and high income and net worth individuals.

One of the most crucial things to consider when starting a business in Spain is the type of company you want to establish.

Ireland is a great place to live and start a business.

Section 110 allows eligible Irish resident SPVs to engage in a wide range of financial and leasing activities in a tax-neutral way.

Corporate services are business solutions that enable organisations to focus on their core business activities. 

In today’s globalised business environment, entering a new market or starting a business abroad calls for a rigorous strategy and a firm knowledge of local and international conditions.

Spain is recovering, which is a great news for one of the countries that was most severely affected by the pandemic.

The European Union (EU) has made several efforts to impose stricter rules on the use of shell companies.

The Kingdom of Spain is well-known for its art, landscape, cuisine and architecture.

Earlier this year, the Luxembourg parliament introduced the latest draft of Bill No.

In the recent years, the EU has been imposing stricter rules to deter tax evasion, especially in the wake of scandals in the financial services industry.

Fund accounting is a valuable facet of fund administration.

There was no regulatory pressure on ESG and sustainability issues prior to 2018, but since then, there have been initiatives made globally to encourage investors, financiers and businesses to adopt more sustainable business practices.

Luxembourg has become a top performer in the alternative investment fund sector in recent years.

The Cayman Islands – a top funds centre The Cayman Islands, a group of islands located in the Caribbean Sea, is considered to be one of the leading financial hubs internationally.

Virtual currency transactions, including through cryptocurrency, in the US are taxable, just like any other kind of property.

The recession caused by the pandemic affected not just the world economy but also other financial systems, especially investment funds.

A small Western European country, Luxembourg (officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg), is one of the most alluring business hubs in the region.

The thriving fund management industry in Hong Kong requires the need of fund administration services.

Since its official launch in January 2020, over 400 Variable Capital Companies or VCCs have been set up or re-domiciled in Singapore.

Three countries from Asia ranked the highest in terms of cryptocurrency adoption: Vietnam, India and Pakistan.

The ESG social factor is considered the ‘middle child’ of the three pillars. Recently, it has taken centre stage.

Current regulations highlight the trend toward UBO transparency.

Fund administration, an industry that has grown significantly over the years, is worth USD8 billion to USD 12 billion.

Companies and other legal entities need to register at least one UBO.

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act received royal assent which would help the UK combat economic crime.

Foreign Market Entry is basically introducing your company to new markets by selling your product or service in a different country.

Bolder Group, as a fund administration firm, offers solutions for private and corporate clients in thirteen locations worldwide.

With a fast-growing economy acting as a crossroad for businesses, there is a great need for fund administration in Egypt.

KYC mistakes may result in income loss and brand damage. How can you avoid this? We discuss more in this blog.

Strategic Philanthropy is a unique way to connect a company’s marketing aims with the desire to improve the well-being of mankind.

On 11 May 2022, the European Commission published an EU Directive proposing a debt-equity bias reduction allowance (DEBRA). What is it? Read more in this blog.

Where to trade and the regulations: things to keep in mind if you plan to invest in cryptocurrency in the Philippines.

In this blog, we talk about how to set up a family office in Asia and the benefits of doing so.

There are many reasons to start a business in the Netherlands—strategic commercial location, workforce and … find out more in this blog.

Let’s discuss about succession planning, why it is important, and what the steps are when choosing a successor.  

#Breakthebarrier with Women in Finance. For Women’s Month specials, we’re featuring 3 of our women here at Bolder Group from different parts of the world.

Climate change, human rights and diversity are some of the biggest ESG niches.