Articles
How AI and Data Centres are Reshaping Real Asset Investing in the UK
There’s no shortage of opinions on where infrastructure capital should go next: roads, broadband, housing or health care, to name…
August 12, 2025
Beyond Compliance: The Role of Transfer Agents in Addressing Vulnerability Under UK Consumer Duty
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced the Consumer Duty, setting higher standards for consumer protection across financial services.
July 31, 2025
Distribution in the UAE: A Long-Term Strategy that Delivers
In this Q&A, Selma Coffey, Head of Distribution Solutions at Waystone, outlines why lasting success in the UAE begins with…
June 19, 2025
The Digital Evolution of Investor Engagement: Why Transfer Agencies Matter More Than Ever
The current generational wealth transfer is reshaping the world of investment. An estimated $68 trillion will pass from Baby Boomers…
June 3, 2025
The Cayman Islands: Delivering at the Highest Standards
Waystone’s Country Head of the Cayman Islands, Alaina Danley, recently contributed a piece to The Alternative Investor, where she explores…
May 27, 2025
The Role of Independent Directors in the Digital Assets Industry for Cayman Investment Funds
The Cayman Islands has long been a premier jurisdiction for investment funds, recognized for its robust regulatory framework and flexible…
May 13, 2025
Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty: Evolving Financial Crime Risk Assessments
As 2025 progresses, the evolving geopolitical landscape continues to bring uncertainty and instability, with intensifying trade wars, growing cyber threats,…
April 14, 2025
Real Estate Funds: Achieving Operational Excellence with Outsourcing
The growing demands of investors and regulators continues to drive real estate managers to produce greater returns while maintaining larger…
April 11, 2025
Private Equity: Scaling and Simplifying Complex Operations with Outsourced Administration
As the private equity industry continues to evolve, fund managers are facing mounting operational challenges. These include navigating more regulation,…
March 18, 2025
Risk in the Geopolitical Landscape: How Fund Administrators Proactively Support Fund Managers
Geopolitical instability, shifting regulatory frameworks and macroeconomic uncertainty are no longer isolated events but continuous forces shaping global finance. For…
March 5, 2025
Cayman Islands Update – Q1 2025
Welcome to our Cayman update which will provide you with a quarterly review of a wide range of Cayman Islands…
February 14, 2025
Hedge Funds:
Streamlining Operations and Ensuring Compliance with Outsourced Administration
Outsourcing hedge fund administration is a strategic solution for fund managers to achieving greater scale, faster time to market and…
February 11, 2025
Opportunities in the UAE for Global Fund Managers:
Market Access and Benefits of an Independent Management Company
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a vibrant and rapidly growing international financial centre, offering a wealth of…
January 30, 2025
CIMA’s Corporate Governance Update: Enhancing Oversight in Investment Funds
On 14 April 2023, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) issued the Statement of Guidance on Corporate Governance for Mutual…
January 23, 2025
Five Trends Driving the Growing Shift to Outsourcing Administration
The past decade has been transformative for the asset management industry, marked by increasing regulatory requirements and operational complexities, heightened…
January 21, 2025
Operational Due Diligence and Independent Fund Directors: Working Together to Broaden Expertise and Advance Industry Standards
Building on the concepts outlined in Waystone’s earlier marketing piece, Operational Due Diligence and Independent Fund Directors: Collaborating for Success,…
January 9, 2025
2025 Outlook: Evolving Models and Strategies in Asset Management
In 2024, the asset management industry experienced significant growth, with global assets under management (AUM) reaching a record $132 trillion…
January 6, 2025
Private Credit Valuations and Retail Investors: Key Trends for 2025
The Private Credit market is poised for significant growth as we approach 2025, driven by evolving regulatory frameworks, technological advancements…
December 11, 2024