MAS | Kai Global Consulting

May 17, 2026

Regulatory Update: Navigating the MAS 2026 AI Risk Management Guidelines

The financial landscape in Singapore continues to evolve as AI becomes deeply integrated into the operational core of Financial Institutions...

Calvin Chong

May 11, 2026

Why Singapore Remains Asia’s Leading Fund Hub in 2026

There has been growing competition among financial hubs in recent years. Hong Kong is regaining momentum, while countries like the...

Brandon Tan

April 24, 2026

Close-Ended Fund Catch-Up Mechanisms

This guide is a continuation of a series of educational post on fund management. If you would like to find...

Brandon Tan

April 16, 2026

Fractional CFO vs Full-Time CFO in Singapore: Which Is Right for Your Firm?

For many fund houses and emerging managers in Singapore, financial leadership is becoming increasingly critical — yet hiring senior talent...

Brandon Tan

April 1, 2026

MAS Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management – Transition Planning for Asset Managers

Introduction The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released its Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management (Asset Managers) – Transition Planning (“TPG”),...

Calvin Chong

March 19, 2026

What Is a Fractional CFO?

A Practical Guide for Private Investment Funds in Singapore Singapore’s private fund landscape is evolving rapidly. Family offices and...

Brandon Tan

January 3, 2026

Closed-Ended Fund Waterfalls

Subsequent to our guide on management fee, this article will be focusing carried interest waterfall; one of the most important...

Brandon Tan

October 16, 2025

Understanding Management Fee

This guide is a continuation of a series of educational post on fund management. If you would like to find...

Brandon Tan

September 27, 2025

Fund Administration Explained

The growth of private markets over the past decade has transformed significantly from a niche alternative into a mainstream asset...

Brandon Tan

September 12, 2025

Capital Call & Distributions: A Guide to Transparency and Best Practices

Following our previous guides covering the key phases of a fund, fund structure and how subsequent close is performed for a newly closed fund, we’ll...

Brandon Tan

August 26, 2025

Step by Step Guide to Fund Closing and Subsequent Closing

When managing private funds, few processes are as critical, or as complex, as funds closings and subsequent closings. These events determine the...

Brandon Tan

August 19, 2025

MAS Update: Managing Risks from Third-Party Arrangements

Introduction The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has recently published a circular to guide Financial Institutions (“FIs”) on managing technology...

Calvin Chong