Catalyst Secures Strategic Investment from Aquiline, Unveils Leadership and Governance Enhancements
Investment and Leadership Evolution to Drive Growth, Innovation, and Operational Excellence The Catalyst Group (“Catalyst” or “the firm”), a global leader in innovative financial services and fund administration, is proud to announce a significant milestone. Following a transformative investment from Aquiline, a private investment specialist, Catalyst has undertaken major updates to its leadership and governance […]
Catalyst to accelerate growth and innovation strategy with investment from Aquiline
Catalyst Global Financial Group (Cayman) Ltd. (“Catalyst” or the “firm”), an innovative international financial services and technology firm, announces a significant growth investment from Aquiline, a private investment specialist with $11.3 billion of assets under management that invests across financial services and technology. Catalyst is a financial services firm, offering fund administration, corporate services and […]
Understanding the Recent Changes to the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime
In an effort to enhance transparency and align with international standards, the Cayman Islands has introduced significant changes to its Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime. This article aims to provide investment managers, corporate entities, and family offices with a clear understanding of these changes, their implications, and the necessary steps to ensure compliance BACKGROUND […]
Catalyst Group Welcomes Former Itaú Head of Fiduciary Services as Managing Director – Corporate Services & Client Accounting
Daniel joins Catalyst from Itaú Private Bank, where he served as the Head of Fiduciary Services and was instrumental in the strategic development and management of Itaú Bank & Trust operations in the Bahamas and Cayman Islands. His tenure at Itaú saw him revolutionize the Corporate, Trust, and Fund Administration areas, driving significant growth and […]
Understanding the New Private Fund Adviser Reforms from the SEC
In an August 23rd meeting, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that seek to increase transparency within the private funds industry; an industry responsible for managing more that $26 trillion in assets. The new rules mandate registered private fund advisers to expand disclosures to their investors, including quarterly reports on performance and […]
Catalyst Announces New Employee Wellness Partner – Strove
Two and a half years ago, as Catalyst was launching, the world was experiencing a global pandemic unlike anything most of us have or will see in our lifetimes. The world had become a strange, unfamiliar place and most people’s work routines were flipped upside down. Corporate environments and cultures were put to the test, […]
Unlocking Opportunities: The positive externalities of a U.S. Bitcoin ETF approval
For months now, every crypto enthusiast around the globe has been humming to the tune of a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) being approved in the United States. But why such a fuss? Bitcoin ETFs have been operating for a few years already, albeit outside of the mighty U.S market, so why does it mean so […]
Welcoming Linda Keun to the Catalyst Group!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Linda as our new Director – Employee Experience. Linda will lead our global HR function, bringing her extensive experience and passion to bear on our global firm. Her background in cultural development, talent management, and training & development are just a few of the reasons that we […]
Cayman Moves To Shore Up Position In Asia
The Cayman Islands move to shore up position as the jurisdiction of choice for Asia’s hedge fund and UNHW markets The Cayman Islands has taken steps to reaffirm its position as the fund jurisdiction of choice for Asian investment managers and ultra-high-net-worth individuals looking for an offshore solution. As reported by the Financial Times, a […]
Brazilian Funds as Investors: The rationale behind having an Offshore Fund – from a Brazilian perspective. – Duplicate – [#11348]
The Catalyst Group’s Thomaz Monteiro, Senior Associate Director – Compliance, Legal and Governance (Client Experience and General Council), discusses the rationale behind having an offshore fund – from a Brazilian perspective, and the key considerations from a KYC/AML, operations, and costs perspective. Typically, the decision to open a fund in Cayman, or any other equivalent jurisdiction (BVI, Bahamas) by a Brazilian Investment Manager (the “IM”), […]
