Fund administration companies: what to check before you choose one
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.
How Fund Administration Works in the Cayman Islands in 2026
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
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
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 […]
A Catalyst for Change: Daniel Amorim on Innovation in Private Investment Management
In this exclusive interview, Daniel Amorim—Managing Director at The Catalyst Group—discusses how Catalyst is transforming private investment management for UHNWIs. With a focus on real-time access, digital execution, and next-gen control, Daniel shares what inspired the launch of Catalyst Core and why the future of fiduciary services lies in technology-first solutions. With over two decades […]
Catalyst to Sponsor Avenue Connection 2025 in São Paulo
Catalyst is pleased to announce its participation as a Gold Sponsor of Avenue Connection 2025, the leading international investment summit taking place in São Paulo on the 16th and 17th July, 2025. Spanning two days, the event brings together global asset managers, retail investors, financial institutions, and banking partners to explore the evolving landscape of […]
Catalyst Expands Brazilian Presence: Opening a New Office in São Paulo
Brazil has long been a key market for Catalyst, where we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for investment managers and private clients seeking expert support with their offshore structures. As our presence in the region continues to grow, we are excited to announce the opening of our new São Paulo office—an important […]