Core 2 Teaser

Wake up. Something big is coming. https://thecatalystgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/core-teaser-compressed.mp4 When Catalyst started five years ago, the aim was to build a firm unencumbered by legacy technology. Core 2.0 will be clearest expression of that so far. It is the most significant upgrade to Core since launch: an entirely new interface, integrated AI support, advanced reporting and analytics, […]

Sucessão Patrimonial e PICs: 5 Aprendizados da Avenue Connection 2026

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CIMA’s New AML Rules Take Effect on 18 September

How CIMA licensing, NAV calculation, investor services, and AEOI/FATCA/CRS reporting fit together in a Cayman fund structure, and what to actually ask a fund administrator about how those functions are coordinated internally.

Fund administrators for hedge funds with $50M–$500M AUM

A guide to fund admin

What hedge fund managers in the $50M–$500M AUM range should look for in a fund administrator — and why the largest providers often aren’t the right fit. The $50M–$500M AUM range is one of the most underserved segments in fund administration. Funds at this scale are operationally complex — running institutional-grade strategies, managing sophisticated LP […]

Catalyst Group Welcomes Jon Hugill as Chief Operating Officer– Fund Administration

Headshot of Jon Hugill, Chief Operating Officer at The Catalyst Group

Jon joins Catalyst with more than two decades of experience across fund administration, operations, product, and technology.  Jon most recently served as Global Head of Operations at the Apex Group, where he was responsible for overseeing global operational delivery and product development across open-ended fund solutions. Prior to Apex, Jon spent over 15 years at […]

Cayman’s 2026 CRS Update: Local Presence Becomes Mandatory

With the Cayman Islands’ latest CRS amendments coming into force 1 January 2026, Reporting Financial Institutions must ensure their Principal Point of Contact is Cayman-resident and that CRS governance and reporting are anchored in Cayman. What’s Changing? The Cayman Islands government has published the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) Regulations, […]

The Rise of the Administered Fund: Cayman’s Middle-Ground Solution

As the global investment fund landscape continues to evolve, fund managers are increasingly looking for vehicles that strike the right balance between regulatory credibility and investor accessibility. The Cayman Islands—long a dominant jurisdiction in the offshore fund industry—has responded to this need with a unique and often underutilized structure: the Administered Fund. Registered under Section […]

Avenue Connection 2025: A Week of Innovation, Insights, and Global Opportunity

Last week, Catalyst joined partners, investors, and advisors at Avenue Connection 2025, a gathering that brought Brazil’s financial community together to discuss how investors can better access and navigate global opportunities. It was a week full of conversations about innovation, compliance, and the evolving role of technology in wealth and estate planning. One of our […]