United States - Funds Newsletter Q2 2025

16 July 2025

"Don't go chasing waterfalls."

SFS Newsletter 2Q25

Welcome to the Q2 2025 edition of the Suntera Fund Services newsletter.  In this edition, you will discover:

  • A contributed article from Cascata Solutions, sharing five best practices for automating waterfalls and streamlining carried interest and fee workflows
  • An update on Suntera Fund Services' technology stack
  • Insight from Mark Vidamour, Head of Corporate and Fund Services - Guernsey at Suntera Global, on recent updates to the Guernsey PIF regime
  • Suntera Fund Services has been shortlisted for the Fund Administrator of the Year - Overall award by Alternative Credit Investor, recognizing our excellence in the industry

Guest Commentary
Contributed Article by Cascata Solutions

Waterfall Calculations

Waterfall automation is raising the bar for operational efficiency for private capital fund managers and administrators, offering streamlined, end-to-end workflows for carried interest calculations and reporting. But not all solutions are created equal. As adoption accelerates, fund managers have a choice between a wide range of platforms that vary in design, usability, and scalability. In a recent article, Cascata draws on its industry expertise to outline five essential criteria that define the new standard in waterfall and fee automation. Read the article here.

Technology

Arch

Enhancing Our Technology Stack with Arch Labs to Better Serve Fund of Funds

As part of our unwavering commitment to delivering scalable and efficient solutions for our clients, we are pleased to announce the addition of Arch Labs to our technology stack. This strategic integration is designed to enhance our capabilities in servicing Fund of Funds structures with greater speed, accuracy, and scale, providing reassurance and confidence in our services.

Arch Labs offers a modern, purpose-built platform that simplifies the complex workflows associated with Fund of Funds operations. For instance, it can handle capital activity and track underlying investments, streamline reporting and data management, and more. Arch equips our team with the tools needed to manage growing portfolios with confidence.

With Arch, we gain:

  • Scalability to efficiently support a broader range of Fund of Funds structures as our business grows
  • Automation of key processes, reducing operational risk and manual effort
  • Enhanced data transparency and access, supporting better decision-making and client reporting

This addition marks another step forward in our technology evolution and reflects our focus on operational excellence and innovation. We’re excited about the possibilities Arch unlocks for us—and for our clients—as we continue to grow, as it will enable us to efficiently support a broader range of Fund of Funds structures and automate key processes, reducing operational risk and manual effort.

Suntera Global News

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As it nears its tenth anniversary, the Guernsey Private Investment Fund (PIF) continues to prove its appeal to fund managers around the world, including the US. In a recent article, Mark Vidamour, Head of Corporate and Fund Services – Guernsey at Suntera Global, sheds light on how recent updates to the regime have enhanced its flexibility, efficiency, and suitability for a wide range of private capital strategies. From simplified eligibility routes to light-touch regulation, the PIF remains a compelling choice for managers seeking a sophisticated, fast-to-market fund structure in a world-class jurisdiction. Learn more here.

Industry Recognition

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We are proud to have been shortlisted for the Fund Administrator of the Year - Overall Award at the 2025 Alternative Credit Awards. 

Thought Leadership

In case you missed it, we shared insightful content this past quarter.

Other Newsworthy Updates


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Key Contact:

Michael-Von-Bevern-Profile-1394x1011px        Michael Von Bevern

        CO-MANAGING DIRECTOR, AMERICAS

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