Enhanced due diligence services: An overview
Enhanced due diligence services help financial institutions evaluate the potential risks of doing business with a particular customer or a partner.
2025: The Rise of AI Agents in Crypto
As we step into 2025, the crypto world is experiencing a groundbreaking shift: the emergence of AI agents.
Understanding Spain’s SOCIMIs framework proposed changes
The proposed changes for SOCIMIs in Spain may impact its real estate market, prompting investors to relocate to alternative investment locations.
Exploring Emerging Markets Outlook 2025
Emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America are expected to experience substantial growth in 2025, making them attractive for investment.
2025 Trends in the Funds Industry
As we gear up for 2025, several transformative trends are emerging in the funds sector, ready to reshape investment strategies and asset management.
An Overview of 2025 Family Office Trends
Several emerging trends are expected to shape the evolving landscape of family offices in 2025, driven by the global rise in family wealth.
2025 Outlook: How tech shapes governance
Tech trends will continue to reshape governance in 2025, presenting opportunities for more effective, secure and transparent operations.
ESG: Looking ahead to 2025
As 2025 draws near, ESG considerations and practices will remain vital in driving business strategies and investment decisions.
New Dutch entity tax classification rules: What to expect in 2025
The new Dutch entity tax classification rules will classify foreign legal entities as either transparent or non-transparent for Dutch tax purposes starting in 2025.
Bolder Insights: FAQs on the AIFMD II
AIFMs must adapt to the new regulations and take measures to guarantee compliance with AIFMD II and avoid any potential risks.
Overview: Setting up a business in MENA
With the significant investment opportunities available in the region, setting up a business in MENA has become more attractive to foreign investors.
Global expansion: What are the challenges and solutions
Companies seek global expansion to benefit from favourable local market conditions and growth opportunities.
Why the Ultrawealthy Invests in Mauritius
Mauritius has emerged as a top investment destination for the ultrawealthy. Learn about the country’s economic advantages for businesses.
FATF’s grey list: What does this mean for Monaco family offices
FATF’s grey list may result in increased scrutiny for family offices in Monaco to mitigate risks and ensure full compliance with evolving regulations.
A quick guide to EuVECA fund regulation
The EU established the EuVECA fund regulation to foster growth and innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Investor onboarding services: A brief overview
An efficient investor onboarding process and ongoing monitoring are key to ensuring that all fund operations comply with regulatory standards.
Why are firms co-sourcing fund administration?
Data management is a crucial issue when outsourcing service providers. Learn how co-sourcing alleviates this problem in fund administration.
Why APAC’s wealthy set up family offices in Singapore & Hong Kong
Along with the rising population of the wealthy from APAC comes the increased demand to set up family offices in Singapore and Hong Kong
Malta Tax Residence Programmes: An Overview
Malta offers residency opportunities for business owners seeking to relocate to the country. Learn more about your options here.
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
What are the leading industries that Chinese investors interested in doing business in Hong Kong should explore?
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 top business hub in Europe. In this article, we explore the entities available for those seeking to start a business in Malta.
Compliance regulations in major fund hubs
As the alternative assets market grows, compliance regulations are likely to become more complex in the coming years.
Why you should start a fintech company and startup in Africa
Starting a fintech company in Africa is a great opportunity to provide innovative financial solutions to the continent’s unbanked population.
Navigating KYC/AML compliance in Family Offices
Family office industry have grown, making it a target for financial crimes. Here are the industry challenges of remaining KYC/AML compliant.
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 termination of the non-dom regime is causing around 70,000 UK non-doms to leave and look for alternative tax residency destinations.
Managing digital assets: What’s in it for traditional asset managers
The integration of digital assets in traditional investors’ portfolios changed the digital asset market structure and financial landscape.
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
The EU luxury sector is now subject to strict KYC/AML policies through the AMLD6. Check out our KYC checklist to ensure compliance.
A Guide to ESG Data Management
The importance of ESG data is growing significantly in the financial sector, affecting regulatory compliance and investment decision-making.
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
Starting 2025, Singaporean companies are required to report climate-related information to support the country’s green transition.
BVI Economic Substance Act: What you need to know
The Economic Substance Act requires legal entities in the BVI that engage in relevant activities to report and maintain economic substance.
UBO register in the Netherlands: An overview
As of 01 March 2024, around 80% of companies and other legal entities in the Netherlands had registered with the UBO.
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
The luxury goods sector in the EU has become a target for money laundering activities, making the expansion of AML regulations crucial.
COSMIC: MAS’s new digital platform against money laundering
The MAS’s COSMIC platform will enable participating financial institutions to share customer information to combat money laundering.
BPO: Why EU companies should consider the Philippines
Due to continued growth, the Philippines has become a significant player in the global business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in the EU.
Business set up in Saudi Arabia – what you need to know
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a world-renowned jurisdiction to set up a business with the influx of foreign investments and its robust economy.
A deeper look into the AML rules covering the EU luxury market
Recently, new EU AML Rules have been introduced to dampen money laundering activities in the EU, with more coverage for the luxury market.
Business operations services: An overview of our operational support solutions
Our solutions, onboarding process and services for operational companies are personalised based on our clients’ needs, industry and location.
What you need to know about the new Swiss Limited Qualified Investor Fund (“L-QIF”)
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FAQs: Starting a business in the Netherlands
We answer the FAQs on how to start a business in the Netherlands and why the country is the ideal entry point to the EU.