Best Practices for Effective FATCA and CRS Reporting
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) are international structures established to improve tax transparency and prevent cross-border tax evasion. FATCA, enacted in 2010, requires financial institutions to report data on United States account holders. On the other hand, CRS was developed by the OECD, expanding the FATCA model. […]
FATCA and CRS Compliance Checklist
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) are key global mandates steering how financial institutions address tax compliance. These frameworks require banks, fund managers, and service providers to identify and report the tax residency of account holders to tax authorities. Why does this matter? Because non-compliance can spark crippling […]
Understanding FATCA and CRS: A Comprehensive Overview
Each year, tax evasion costs governments an estimated $492 billion globally. To create more financial transparency governments and regulators have implemented policies to ensure individuals and entities disclose their offshore assets and income to tax authorities. Central to these changes are the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). These frameworks require financial […]
Private Equity & Venture Capital Performance Metrics: A Practical How-To Guide
Introduction: Why These Metrics Matter Private equity and venture capital funds operate in a world where performance cannot be measured by a daily stock ticker. Instead, fund managers, limited partners (LPs), and fund administrators rely on a standardized set of metrics to evaluate performance, justify fees, benchmark against peers, and make capital allocation decisions. This […]
The Hidden Cost of Manual Fund Accounting
Fund accounting monitors capital commitments, calculates NAV, manages compliance, and facilitates investor reporting. Despite its critical role, many firms still depend on spreadsheets, fragmented systems, and manual procedures to run their back office. This outdated strategy is unyielding, inefficient, and introduces financial risk. Manual fund accounting is also resource-intensive, making it harder to scale and […]
Linnovate Partners U.S. Honored As Silver Stevie® Award Winner In 2025 American Business Awards®
San Francisco, California – April 28, 2025 – Linnovate Partners U.S was named the winner of a Stevie® Silver Award in the FinTech Solutions category in The 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – […]
Linnovate Partners Asset Servicing Group Strengthens Presence in Japan, Expanding Global Footprint
Linnovate Partners Asset Servicing Group, a leading provider of managed services and technology solutions for the alternative investment industry, is pleased to announce its expansion into Japan, strengthening its presence in Asia. The company has established a new office in Tokyo, located at JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, to enhance local support for clients across […]
CRS Compliance in the Cayman Islands: What Financial Institutions Need to Know
In the last quarter of 2024, the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) significantly increased its enforcement activities, issuing numerous breach notices to Reporting Financial Institutions (FIs) that failed to meet their obligations under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) regime. These enforcement actions highlight the DITC’s growing focus on ensuring strict adherence to […]
Linnovate Partners Recognized for FinTech Innovation at Asia Asset Management’s 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards
Linnovate Partners is honored to receive the FinTech Innovation in Asset Management (Singapore Category) award at Asia Asset Management (AAM)’s 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards. The ceremony, held last April 11, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, celebrated leading institutions and innovators shaping the future of Asia’s Asset Management ecosystem. Linnovate Partners’ […]
The Hidden Risks of Self-Administering Your Alternative Fund (And How to Mitigate Them)
Alternative investment funds, such as private equity, hedge funds, and real estate funds, offer unique opportunities for diversification and higher returns. However, many fund managers and family offices opt to self-administer their funds to save costs and maintain control. While this approach has its benefits, it also comes with significant hidden risks that can lead […]