Frequently Asked Questions
Fast, direct answers to the questions we are asked most frequently by clients, founders and prospective clients — across capital structuring, private wealth, compliance and our advisory services.
FAQ Categories
- Capital structuring & holding structures
- Private wealth & family office
- Compliance & regulatory
- Banking & KYC
- Investment governance
- About GACM & how we work
Topics & Content Areas
Capital & Structuring FAQs
Fast answers to frequently asked structuring questions — entity types, jurisdiction selection, SPV design, intercompany agreements, substance requirements, beneficial ownership and CRS/FATCA compliance.
Private Wealth FAQs
Quick answers on wealth structuring, trusts and foundations, offshore and onshore planning, asset protection, succession and family governance — covering the questions private clients ask most often.
Compliance & Regulatory FAQs
Direct answers on corporate compliance, annual renewals, beneficial ownership registers, economic substance, AML/CFT obligations and regulatory filing requirements across key jurisdictions.
Banking & KYC FAQs
Answers to the most common banking and KYC questions — what banks require, why accounts get rejected, how long opening takes, what source of funds means and how to prepare for a compliance-heavy onboarding process.
Investment Governance FAQs
Quick answers on investment governance — what an IPS is, how mandates work, how managers should be selected, what reporting should cover and how an investment committee should be structured.
About GACM FAQs
Answers to common questions about GACM — what we do, how we charge, who we work with, what we do not do, how engagements work and how to start a conversation with our team.
How to Use These Resources
FAQs exist because the same questions arise repeatedly — from different clients, in different contexts, about the same fundamental issues. Publishing our answers publicly serves two purposes: it helps people who are not yet clients navigate the landscape, and it helps existing clients find quick answers to common questions without waiting for a formal advisory response.
Our FAQs are written with the same directness we apply in our advisory practice. We do not hedge unnecessarily, add excessive caveats or avoid giving a clear answer to a clear question.
Most Frequently Asked Questions Across All Categories
- Do I need a holding company or can I hold assets personally?
- What is the difference between a trust and a foundation?
- Is offshore structuring still effective after CRS?
- Why was my bank account application rejected?
- What does an Investment Policy Statement need to include?
- How does GACM charge for its advisory services?
Categories Covered
- Capital structuring & holding design
- Private wealth & succession planning
- Compliance & annual obligations
- Banking, KYC & account opening
- Investment governance & mandate design
- About GACM & how engagements work
How We Answer FAQs
- Direct and specific — not hedged unnecessarily
- General context — not specific to your situation
- With links to more detailed guides where relevant
- With a clear steer on when professional advice is needed
- Updated when regulations or practice changes materially
How to Navigate
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Browse FAQs by topic — structuring, private wealth, compliance, banking, investment or about us.
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Each FAQ is answered directly and concisely — designed to give you the answer you need in under two minutes.
Follow Up with a Guide
For questions that need more depth, each FAQ links to the relevant guide or advisory note in our library.
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