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 […]
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 […]
RAISE Launches Compliance Risk Assessment System
At RAISE, our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to develop solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients in the private equity and venture capital sectors. Over the years, we have observed the increasing complexity of compliance requirements, especially in areas such as due diligence, AML and KYC processes. Recognizing this pressing […]
ILPA Issues New Guidance on NAV-Based Facilities for Private Equity Stakeholders
The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), representing institutional investors in the private equity industry, has recently issued comprehensive guidance regarding fund-level NAV (Net Asset Value) facilities for LPs and GPs. These guidelines offer a constructive starting point for fostering discussions between GPs and LPs, helping LPs understand the mutually beneficial applications of these facilities while […]
Understanding Cayman Islands Updates to the Beneficial Ownership Regime
The Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023, and the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regulations came into effect on July 31, 2024, with full compliance mandated by 1 January 2025. The updated regime expands the scope of entities required to comply, affecting many that previously had minimal obligations. Enforcement of the new requirements is deferred until early 2025, […]
Linnovate Partners Co-hosts Exclusive Event with Han Kun
The USD private fund industry is navigating a period of significant transformation, driven by a complex web of evolving regulations, shifting tax policies, global market dynamics, and rapid technological advancements. To unpack the latest developments in this rapidly changing alternative investment landscape, Linnovate Partners co-hosted an exclusive event with Han Kun Law Offices, supported by […]