Your eyes and ears in Fund Administration.
Regulations change, processes evolve, and reporting requirements continue to shift. For fund managers, keeping up with every FIC update is not just time consuming. It is demanding, reactive, and increasingly risky. Missing a regulatory update does not always show up immediately. It shows up later through delayed approvals, inconsistent reporting, regulator queries that pulls focus away from […]
Are you monitoring what happens after the money lands in your fund?
Here’s what effective on-going monitoring looks like in administration. Onboarding is only the starting point. What happens after capital enters a fund is just as important as the checks performed before it does. In a regulatory environment shaped by heightened AML enforcement and global FATF standards, fund managers are expected to maintain visibility over transaction […]
Is your investor due diligence fit for a tighter regulatory climate?
Due dilligence Investor due diligence is no longer a procedural step in onboarding. It is a critical layer of protection for your fund structure, your reputation and your regulatory standing. In a more scrutinised regulatory environment, fund managers are expected to demonstrate that they understand exactly who is investing into their structures. That responsibility does […]
FSCA outlines strategic plan to strengthen South Africa’s financial sector
FSCA strategic plans 2025 In a world where markets are constantly changing and financial crime is on the rise; these challenges need a strong regulator who stays ahead of the curve. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has outlined its strategic plans for 2025 to 2028, setting a clear path towards strengthening the financial sector […]
No longer optional: Why tax compliance will define your fund’s success in 2025
Tax compliance defines the success of a fund “Tax compliance is no longer just a concern for traditional businesses or regulatory authorities. In 2025, it has become a fundamental pillar of effective fund management.”. In 2025, tax administration is an unavoidable function of fund management. Whether you are managing a private equity fund, a venture […]
Setting the standard: Why legal expertise is critical to fund management success
Fund Management Starts with Legal Expertise Behind every credible, operational and investor-ready fund is a solid legal foundation. Legal agreements are not just documents, they are the rules, protections and frameworks that hold the fund together. In today’s regulatory and investor landscape , absolute clarity is expected on how a fund operates, how returns are […]
South Africa’s push to exit the Greylist reaches a critical stage
South Africa’s Greylist status What does it really mean when a country gets greylisted? Is it a major setback for investment or simply a regulatory warning? In South Africa’s case, the answer falls somewhere in between. While the initial news sent ripples through financial circles, what followed has been a mix of challenge, reform, and […]