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Nov, 2026

8 minutes

AMLA’s Final CDD Draft: The Rulebook for Fund and Asset Managers

AMLA's final draft RTS on customer due diligence sets one EU data standard for investor files. What changed for funds and what it means for existing LPs.

Nov, 2026

4 minutes

Are VideoIdent’s Days Numbered? What’s Changing in German Investor Identification

The Bundestag passed the DIdG; once the Bundesrat consents, QES alone identifies German investors. Plus the EUDI Wallet and why VideoIdent becomes a fallback.

Nov, 2026

8 minutes

Group-Wide AML Under AMLR: What AMLA's Final Draft RTS Means for Fund Manager Groups

AMLA's final draft RTS on group-wide AML: when a fund platform is a group or a structure, who must notify the supervisor, and the deadlines.

Oct, 2026

10 minutes

How Your Supervisor Will Score You: AMLA's Draft RTS on Risk Profile Assessment

AMLA's draft RTS replaces 27 national methods with one. How inherent risk, controls quality and residual risk will be scored for fund managers.

Sep, 2026

4 minutes

Deep Dive into Ongoing Monitoring Under AMLR: What AMLA's Draft Guidelines Mean for Private Funds

AMLA's draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring under Article 26 AMLR: review cycles, event triggers, and what closed-end funds must document by July 2027.

Sep, 2026

3 minutes

Circular LBR 26/01: Who Is the Beneficial Owner When a Luxembourg Vehicle Is Held by a Trust?

Circular LBR 26/01: Luxembourg companies held by a trust or foundation register the arrangement's beneficial owners in the RBE. Key points for fund managers.

Product

Product Updates

Jun, 2025

5 minutes

MiFID II - Aligned Suitability Assessment for Asset & Wealth Managers

Vestlane’s new Suitability & Appropriateness module empowers asset managers to assess investors in full compliance with WpHG and MiFID II standards.

Product Updates

Apr, 2025

3 minutes

QES via DocuSign – AI-powered signatures to collect your commitments faster

Vestlane expanded DocuSign integration to include Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) using AI Ident—eliminating wait times and agent interactions

Product Updates

Mar, 2025

4 minutes

New Compliance & Risk Management Enhancements

These updates ensure a smoother onboarding process for both investors and fund managers, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

Product Updates

Feb, 2025

4 minutes

Smarter Investor Profiles

We have redesigned how investor profiles to improve clarity and accuracy, helping you easily select the right investor profile, view key investor details and ensure profiles stay up to date.

Company Updates

Feb, 2026

5 minutes

Vestlane Wins Best Fundraising Solution of the Year - Private Equity Wire EU Awards 2026

Vestlane has been named Best Fundraising Solution of the Year at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2026, recognising our innovation in digital fundraising infrastructure and our continued momentum supporting funds and investors across Europe.

Company Updates

Dec, 2025

6 minutes

Vestlane 2025: Year in Review

A concise look back at Vestlane’s 2025 highlights, including platform growth, key product milestones, and how fund managers and investors continue to scale digital fund operations.

Company Updates

Sep, 2025

3 minutes

AI in fund administration, advancements across investor workflows, and conversations in Hamburg

Discover Vestlane's latest updates: Find out how AI is reshaping fund administration, how we’ve streamlined investor workflows, and where to stay connected through industry conversations.

Company Updates

Jul, 2025

6 minutes

Vestlane’s July Updates: New Onboarding Service and Client Success Stories

Discover Vestlane latest updates: LP engagement report, interview with Speedinvest, success of the Brightpoint Group.

Compliance, KYC & AML

Nov, 2026

8 minutes

AMLA’s Final CDD Draft: The Rulebook for Fund and Asset Managers

AMLA's final draft RTS on customer due diligence sets one EU data standard for investor files. What changed for funds and what it means for existing LPs.

Compliance, KYC & AML

Nov, 2026

4 minutes

Are VideoIdent’s Days Numbered? What’s Changing in German Investor Identification

The Bundestag passed the DIdG; once the Bundesrat consents, QES alone identifies German investors. Plus the EUDI Wallet and why VideoIdent becomes a fallback.

Compliance, KYC & AML

Nov, 2026

8 minutes

Group-Wide AML Under AMLR: What AMLA's Final Draft RTS Means for Fund Manager Groups

AMLA's final draft RTS on group-wide AML: when a fund platform is a group or a structure, who must notify the supervisor, and the deadlines.

Compliance, KYC & AML

Oct, 2026

10 minutes

How Your Supervisor Will Score You: AMLA's Draft RTS on Risk Profile Assessment

AMLA's draft RTS replaces 27 national methods with one. How inherent risk, controls quality and residual risk will be scored for fund managers.

Fund Operations

Nov, 2025

5 minutes

fundcraft x Vestlane: A New Integration For Seamless Investor Onboarding

See how Vestlane unifies onboarding with the broader fund operations stack - removing duplication, syncing data in real time, and helping teams move from scattered steps to a seamless flow.

Fund Operations

Jul, 2025

6 minutes

Finding Value Where Others See Risk: How DUBAG Turns Distress into Opportunity

How DUBAG Turns Distress into Opportunity.

Fund Operations

Jul, 2025

5 minutes

The Financial Infrastructure Enabling Vsquared To Invest In Deep Tech At Scale

How Vsquared Ventures built a future-ready finance stack to support Europe’s largest early-stage deep-tech fund.

Fund Operations

May, 2025

5 minutes

A Tech-First Approach to Fund Administration—Without Building In-House

Investor expectations are evolving, with a growing demand for seamless digital experiences.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

5 minutes

Investor Presentation Strategies: A Fund Managers' Guide to Success

Discover essential strategies for crafting compelling investor presentations that effectively engage potential partners and secure funding.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

4 minutes

Fundraising in the Current Market: Strategies for Success

Discover effective private equity fundraising strategies to navigate today's market challenges and secure success in your investment endeavors.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

4 minutes

The 3 Crucial Stages of the Venture Capital Fundraising Process

Venture capital fundraising involves three stages: pre-offering, offering, and closing. Understanding each is vital for capital acquisition.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

11 minutes

How to raise a fund in 2024: Align with LPs' evolving expectations, emphasize ESG factors & operational expertise to secure capital commitments.

Need insights on how to successfully fundraise your PE or VC fund in 2024? Here are some tips to secure the right investors.

Private Equity Insights

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

5 minutes

Investor Presentation Strategies: A Fund Managers' Guide to Success

Discover essential strategies for crafting compelling investor presentations that effectively engage potential partners and secure funding.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

4 minutes

Fundraising in the Current Market: Strategies for Success

Discover effective private equity fundraising strategies to navigate today's market challenges and secure success in your investment endeavors.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

4 minutes

The 3 Crucial Stages of the Venture Capital Fundraising Process

Venture capital fundraising involves three stages: pre-offering, offering, and closing. Understanding each is vital for capital acquisition.

Private Market Fundraising

Jun, 2024

11 minutes

How to raise a fund in 2024: Align with LPs' evolving expectations, emphasize ESG factors & operational expertise to secure capital commitments.

Need insights on how to successfully fundraise your PE or VC fund in 2024? Here are some tips to secure the right investors.