FAQs

FundFront delivers end-to-end project management for fund structuring, securitisation and ICSD onboarding. We are specialists in Cayman Islands fund formation, but also work across 10+ leading jurisdictions. Our clients rely on us to coordinate legal, compliance and operational workflows – from initial structuring to market readiness and beyond.

We work with wealth advisors, fund managers and family offices who are launching or re-structuring investment vehicles. Whether you are forming a Cayman SPC, exploring securitisation, or need help navigating ICSD onboarding, FundFront acts as a specialist partner managing the process from concept to completion.

Each client has unique investment goals and requirements. We work project-by-project, taking into account your investor base, asset strategy, jurisdictional preferences and operational constraints. Whether you are a family office seeking a flexible fund structure or an asset manager preparing for distribution, we help you to coordinate the legal, administrative and regulatory components with a single point of accountability.

Fund structuring involves creating the legal and operational framework for an investment fund. This structure is essential to meet regulatory, tax and client-specific requirements, as well as to optimise capital efficiency and manage risk.

FundFront provides expert guidance on fund formation across more than 10 jurisdictions, including leading offshore centres like the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and Jersey. We advise on the optimal jurisdiction and structure based on your investor profile, regulatory requirements and tax considerations. Acting as your project manager, we coordinate legal, administrative and compliance partners to ensure a smooth launch.

We structure a broad range of investment vehicles tailored to alternative strategies and cross-border needs. These include private funds, feeder funds, master-feeder structures, securitised note programs, SPVs and Cayman SPCs for compartmentalised investment strategies.

Yes, FundFront offers services for both new fund launches and the restructuring of existing funds. Our team can review your current structure and recommend adjustments to enhance operational efficiency and align with growth objectives. 

Cayman Islands structures are often favoured for their flexible regulatory environment, tax-neutral status and investor-friendly policies. The jurisdiction offers a streamlined regulatory framework that supports a variety of alternative strategies, from hedge funds to private credit and bespoke family office vehicles. FundFront specialises in Cayman fund structuring, helping clients select the optimal vehicle (e.g. Exempted Companies, SPCs, Limited Partnerships) while ensuring compliance with international standards such as FATCA, CRS, and AML regimes.

FundFront has extensive experience in structuring funds in a number of key jurisdictions including Luxembourg, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and the US, providing tailored expertise to navigate the regulatory, tax and compliance landscapes unique to each location. With our jurisdictional expertise, FundFront ensures that each structure is strategically aligned with your investment objectives and the specific needs of your investors.

Yes, FundFront has extensive experience in creating and managing complex fund structures, including multi-compartment and umbrella funds. These structures allow for the separation of assets and liabilities, providing additional flexibility and risk management options for clients managing diverse portfolios.

The timeline for fund structuring varies depending on the complexity and jurisdictional requirements, but FundFront works efficiently to ensure a timely set-up. We provide a clear timeline during our discovery and scoping discussions, covering all key steps from legal documentation to regulatory approvals and operational set-up.

Yes, FundFront can structure funds specifically for socially responsible or impact investing in line with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles. We tailor these structures to meet both industry standards and client-driven social impact criteria, providing transparency and alignment with ethical investment strategies.

Fund structures are highly flexible and designed to meet the specific needs of each client. Clients can choose to integrate top-tier service providers for specific capabilities or opt for a more economically efficient structure. This flexibility ensures that clients get exactly what they need to meet their strategic and financial goals, whether that means using premium providers or prioritising cost efficiency.

FundFront manages the end-to-end process of onboarding funds to International Central Securities Depositories (ICSDs). This allows global investors to access your fund through established settlement channels, improving credibility, efficiency and reach. We coordinate documentation, liaise with relevant service providers and ensure that the onboarding process is smooth, compliant and aligned with your distribution objectives.

Securitisation enables wealth advisors, fund managers and family offices to transform alternative assets, such as real estate, private debt, or intellectual property, into structured investment opportunities.

We support the full lifecycle of setting up a securitised vehicle, from legal structuring and documentation to working with service providers and registering with ICSDs if needed. Our clients typically use securitisation to create distribution-ready investment products or restructure private assets into tradable formats.

FundFront supports clients in building secure and compliant securitised structures by coordinating with experienced legal, tax and regulatory professionals in each relevant jurisdiction. While we do not provide legal or financial advice, we oversee the process to ensure that all elements are aligned with jurisdictional standards and industry expectations. Our role is to effectively manage the project, reduce operational friction and ensure that the right specialists are engaged at each step.

Tax efficiency is a key consideration in our approach to fund structuring. While FundFront does not provide direct tax advice, we work closely with trusted tax advisors and experts to facilitate strategic guidance for our clients. As part of our services, we often work together with these specialists to help optimise tax strategies based on jurisdictional advantages and regulatory requirements to ensure a compliant and efficient fund structure.

Getting started is easy. Simply contact us via our contact form and book a call with our team to discuss your needs.

FundFront remains actively involved beyond the initial setup, providing ongoing coordination and oversight to ensure that each structure continues to operate smoothly. We support clients with regular check-ins, facilitate updates with relevant service providers and help manage any changes required due to evolving regulatory, operational, or investor needs. Our role is to ensure long-term continuity and reduce the burden on internal teams by acting as a central point of contact throughout the lifecycle of the structure.

FundFront works with a select number of clients each year to provide highly personalised, expert-led fund structuring and project support. Clients engage directly with our two senior professionals (Amin Naj and Arman Salavitabar, CFA) who bring over three decades of combined experience in hedge funds, venture capital, private banking and family offices. Our backgrounds give us a deep understanding of the different priorities and pressures across the investment landscape. We focus on building bespoke solutions with precision, pace and attention to detail. With a strong specialism in Cayman Islands structures and experience in over 10 other leading jurisdictions, we provide the clarity and coordination our clients need to launch and manage complex investment vehicles with confidence. We welcome an initial discussion to explore whether we are the right partner for you.

FundFront enables you to broaden your offering through well-structured, investor-ready vehicles that appeal to a wider range of clients. Whether through fund formation, securitisation or ICSD onboarding, we help you create professional, scalable structures that enhance credibility, improve access and support cross-border distribution. This allows you to reach new investor segments while maintaining the control and quality your current clients expect

We are happy to share case studies and examples that showcase our work. You can view a selection of case studies on our website [here]. If there is a particular type of service you are interested in but do not see listed, please feel free to contact us.