by The Raffles Consulting Services Editorial Team | Sep 12, 2026 | Funds, VCCs and Cross-Border Structures
Raffles Consulting ServicesHedge Fund Investment Programme readiness fileThe Hedge Fund Investment Programme has been announced but details are pending. Managers can prepare a factual Singapore readiness file now. MAS has announced the Hedge Fund Investment Programme,...
by The Raffles Consulting Services Editorial Team | Sep 11, 2026 | Funds, VCCs and Cross-Border Structures
Raffles Consulting ServicesProfit-related fund returns tax exemption trackerThe proposed profit-related fund returns exemption is expected from YA 2027, but Budget 2027 details are still needed before anyone can rely on it. The profit-related fund returns exemption...
by The Raffles Consulting Services Editorial Team | Sep 9, 2026 | Funds, VCCs and Cross-Border Structures
Raffles Consulting ServicesHow to verify VCC information before fund onboardingVerify VCC information by matching its business profile, officer registers, filings and document authenticity to the proposed fund relationship. To verify VCC information before onboarding,...
by The Raffles Consulting Services Editorial Team | Sep 8, 2026 | Funds, VCCs and Cross-Border Structures
Raffles Consulting ServicesVCC director fit and proper declaration and recordsA VCC director fit and proper review should test conduct, regulatory history, competence, conflicts and current appointment evidence. A VCC director fit and proper review should be completed...
by The Raffles Consulting Services Editorial Team | Sep 7, 2026 | Funds, VCCs and Cross-Border Structures
Raffles Consulting ServicesVCC annual return investment strategy evidenceVCC annual return investment strategy evidence should reconcile the filed description with mandates, sub-funds and current operations. A VCC annual return investment strategy description should...
by The Raffles Consulting Services Editorial Team | Sep 6, 2026 | Funds, VCCs and Cross-Border Structures
Raffles Consulting ServicesNon-SFO fund action register for MAS Circular 05/2026Non-SFO funds should map award terms, AUM changes, closed-end elections, manager roles and investment restrictions under MAS Circular 05/2026. A non-SFO fund affected by MAS Circular...