The investment opportunities in Spain’s Hospitality Industry
Spain’s hospitality sector offers diverse opportunities for investments. Learn more about this thriving industry here.
Why independent directors matter in a company
Independent directors provide objective insights into a company’s strategies. Learn more about their valuable role in corporate governance.
Swiss trustee: Understanding its functions and benefits
Swiss trustee services are tailored to cater to the broadest global network for multinational wealth management.
Business in Hong Kong: The top industries for Chinese investors
Hong Kong, renowned for its free market economy, is a prime location for launching a business in Asia.
DORA: Preparation and Compliance
With only a few months before the EU’s DORA is applied, what should entities in the EU prepare and prioritise and what mistakes to avoid?
At a glance: Your options in starting a business in Malta
Malta is a prime location to start a business in Europe.
Compliance regulations in major fund hubs
Due to the evolving regulatory environment, fund compliance is expected to become more challenging in the coming years.
Why you should start a fintech company and startup in Africa
The financial services sector has experienced significant change in recent years due to the emergence of financial technology, or fintech.
Navigating KYC/AML compliance in Family Offices
Money Laundering in Family Offices In a time of economic unrest and political risks, battling financial crimes has become a critical issue for institutions globally.
An Introduction to Virtual Family Offices: Setup, Benefits, Services
Virtual Family Offices have been rising as a cost-efficient and flexible alternative to traditional offices. Find out more about its setup, benefits, and services.
Alternative investment destinations for UK non-doms
The abolishment of the UK’s non-dom tax regime, along with factors such as fiscal and political instability, have been seen as the reasons for the UK’s downturn of popularity for wealthy individuals and families.
Managing digital assets: What’s in it for traditional asset managers
The emergence of the first blockchain, Bitcoin, sparked a new wave of innovation in the global financial market, leading to the development of the digital asset market and digital asset management.
The allure of the Middle East to Asia’s wealthy families and individuals
In recent years, the Middle East has become a magnet for wealth managers from Asia, as well as an investment hotspot for Asian wealth.
KYC Compliance Checklist for EU Luxury Sector
Money laundering in the EU Luxury sector The culture of privacy and exclusivity in the European Union’s luxury sector makes the market vulnerable to abuse and exploitationmaking the market a hotspot for criminals to conduct illicit financial crimes.
A Guide to ESG Data Management
Companies are putting a heightened effort into their environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.
The benefits of using SPVs for renewable energy projects
As the world transitions to a more sustainable environment, SPVs may be crucial for their renewable energy projects.
EU Luxury Market: Compliance Challenges to Expect
What compliance challenges can market players in the EU luxury sector expect amidst the evolving regulatory landscape?
What attracts LATAM investors to Spain’s real estate market?
In this article, we discuss what makes Spain a hotspot for LATAM real estate investors.
Changes to Wtt 2018 proposed to the Dutch Congress
In May 2024, the Finance Committee of the Dutch Congress tackled a bill proposing changes to the Wtt 2018. Read our latest blog.
Singapore to implement mandatory climate reporting from FY2025
In February 2024, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) issued additional details on mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed entities in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), a global accounting standards body.
BVI Economic Substance Act: What you need to know
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) introduced economic substance legislation, the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, as amended (the “ESA”), which requires legal entities in the BVI that engage in relevant activities to report and maintain economic substance.
UBO register in the Netherlands: An overview
In a letter published by the Dutch Minister of Finance in April 2024, the minister provided an update on the Dutch Register of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (the UBO register).
The advantages of doing business in Benelux
In this article, we discuss the benefits of doing business in Benelux and the investment opportunities in the region.
EU luxury market: the players and red flags
As a hotspot for money laundering activities in the region, the EU’s luxury goods sector is taken into the spotlight amid the expanding AML/KYC regulations in the bloc.
COSMIC: MAS’s new digital platform against money laundering
On 1 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the launch of COSMIC (Collaborative Sharing of Money Laundering/TF Information and Cases).
BPO: Why EU companies should consider the Philippines
When a business grows, its costs and requirements for human resources will usually also increase.
Business set up in Saudi Arabia – what you need to know
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) is one of the most well-known markets in the Middle East.
A deeper look into the AML rules covering the EU luxury market
Money laundering has been a continuing threat in society and global economies, especially with the advancement of globalisation and digitalisation in the financial landscape.
Business operations services: An overview of our operational support solutions
Amid an increasingly shifting political, social and economic landscape, the Netherlands remains an economically vibrant country.
What you need to know about the new Swiss Limited Qualified Investor Fund (“L-QIF”)
In December 2021, the Swiss parliament voted to adopt the draft law amending the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act (“CISA”) and introducing a new fund category, named the Limited Qualified Investor Fund (“L-QIF”).
FAQs: Starting a business in the Netherlands
In the 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking published by the World Competitiveness Center, the Netherlands ranked number 5 among 64 economies measured for their global competitiveness.
Tech, Finance and Bolder Solutions
Amid changing regulations and the evolution of the financial landscape, service providers must harness the potential of technology and maximise the opportunities that it offers.
Funds Set Up in Major Financial Hubs in the Middle East
Despite the instability in the global economy, the Middle East market continues to thrive.
International Financial Reporting Standards and Frameworks – explained
Global economies become more interconnected by the day, especially with increasing cross-border transactions and the flow of international capital.
Setting up a Dutch BV: What are the requirements and process?
Choosing an appropriate legal entity is crucial when establishing a business.
What is the KSA RHQ program?
In February 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced the Regional Headquarters Program (RHQ) to attract multinational corporations (MNCs) to establish their regional bases in the country.
Bolder Insights: Trends in Compliance this 2024
In the financial landscape, recent years have seen an increasingly extensive list of compliance requirements as imposed by both local and international regulators.
The next big thing in fund management this 2024
We continue to see the rapid evolution of the financial landscape this year.
Crypto Market Outlook in 2024
Following the significant events that led to the crypto winter in 2022, 2023 also had its fair share of highs and lows – mainly seeing an approaching normalisation (some might even say, the mainstream acceptance) of crypto, as well as regulatory crackdowns and developments in the digital assets market.
Is it time to switch to a new corporate administrator?
What should you look for in a corporate administration solutions provider? Let’s discuss what you need!
Bolder Insights: Key ESG trends in 2024
Each year, ESG is becoming an increasingly important aspect of businesses. Here are the key ESG trends in 2024.
Private Wealth Management: How it affects UHNWIs
Increased personal and business wealth and multigenerational transfer of wealth continue to fuel the wealth management industry’s long-term growth potential.
What makes Luxembourg funds attractive to US fund managers
Luxembourg fund vehicles are an ideal choice for US fund managers looking to enter the EU market and access global investment opportunities.
How to set up a foundation company in the Cayman Islands
The enactment of the Foundation Companies Act, 2017 introduced a new form of corporate vehicle in the Cayman Islands – the foundation company, a type of exempted company.
Singapore: a key destination for Thai investors
For globally oriented firms and investors, selecting a low-tax, business-friendly jurisdiction like Singapore to invest in has taken precedence.
The administrative functions of a family office
For wealthy families, establishing a family office or availing of the services of a family office manager or administrator is a way to sustain their wealth, minimise investment risks, improve and diversify their portfolio and ensure the wealth will be passed on smoothly to the next generation.
Overview of the common fund structures in Singapore
Singapore has various fund structures to set up: limited partnerships, VCCs, private limited companies and unit trusts.
The role of investor relations in fund management
Fund administration is a vital aspect of investment management.
The role of governance in private wealth management
Private wealth management and governance strategies are becoming more pertinent to UNHWIs and their family offices.
Why South African investors should do business in Mauritius
Mauritius is drawing an increasing number of South Africans considering moving abroad to set up a company. We discuss in this blog why.