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Closed-Ended Fund Waterfalls
Explanatory guide on the various types of carried interest waterfall, and how each type of waterfall protects the investors / limited partners (“LPs”) while incentivising the fund managers / general partners (“GPs”).
Brandon Tan
Jan 3
Understanding Management Fee
What exactly does a fund's management fee pay for? From salaries and due diligence to tapering rates in the divestment phase, we explore the critical role this fee plays in ensuring a fund manager's stability and long-term focus.
Brandon Tan
Oct 16, 2025
Fund Administration Explained
Fund administration involves handling the critical middle and back-office operations of an investment fund. Fund administrators provides the financial and technological expertise necessary for a fund to operate with precision, compliance, and transparency while at the same time having independent corporate governance.
Brandon Tan
Sep 27, 2025
Capital Call & Distributions: A Guide to Transparency and Best Practices
Following our previous guides covering the key phases of a fund, fund structure and how subsequent close is performed for a newly closed...
Brandon Tan
Sep 12, 2025
Step by Step Guide to Fund Closing and Subsequent Closing
When managing private funds, few processes are as critical, or as complex, as Funds closings and subsequent closings. These events determine the updated ownership percentages and net capital contributions, through the equalisation of investor interests and the rebalancing of their accounts.
Brandon Tan
Aug 26, 2025
MAS Update: Managing Risks from Third-Party Arrangements
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has recently published a circular to guide Financial Institutions (“FIs”) on managing technology and cyber risks arising from third-party service providers (“TPSPs”), especially in the light of recent ransomware incidents involving TPSPs like Toppan Next Tech and DataPost.
Calvin Chong
Aug 19, 2025
Enhancing IT Disaster Recovery Capabilities
On 25th June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published a circular to guide Financial Institutions (“FIs”) in strengthening their IT disaster recovery (“DR”) capabilities, emphasizing operational resilience to minimize service disruptions. This article summarises the essence of MAS recommendations derived from past incident reviews.
Calvin Chong
Aug 8, 2025
Governance and Management of VCCs
On 26th June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published a circular, providing insights on the governance and management in relation to Variable Capital Companies (“VCCs”).
Calvin Chong
Jul 16, 2025
A Guide to Closed-Ended Fund Structure
Investing in or setting up a fund involves navigating complex legal and financial structures designed to optimize tax efficiency, manage risk, and accommodate diverse investor needs. Whether you're an investor, fund manager, or financial professional, understanding the typical layers of a fund structure is essential.
Brandon Tan
Jul 3, 2025
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