Automate fund onboarding and AML compliance with Cascade

Private equity compliance is complex, from onboarding LPs and co-investors to managing layered UBO structures and ongoing risk reviews. Cascade helps UK private equity firms digitize and automate KYC/AML workflows end-to-end.

The challenge: KYC in Private Equity isn’t simple

Private equity firms face growing regulatory pressure from:

UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017
FCA guidance on AML/CFT
EU AML Directives for cross-border funds
FATF recommendations on beneficial ownership

And the operational challenges are just as intense:

Complex investor structures and SPVs
Multiple jurisdictions and risk profiles
Document-heavy onboarding
Repetitive investor reviews across funds
Manual data silos and audit risk

Cascade is built to solve these private equity-specific pain points.

Why UK private equity firms choose Cascade

Fund onboarding workflows – Digitise LP onboarding across funds and jurisdictions
UBO transparency – Capture and monitor beneficial ownership of entities and nominees
Risk-based AML engine – Automate scoring and reviews based on fund risk policies
No per-user fees – Scale compliance across teams and portfolios without added cost
Cross-fund visibility – Link investors across multiple funds to reduce duplication
FCA, CSSF & FATF aligned – Stay compliant and audit-ready at all times

Key features for private equity compliance

Digital investor onboarding

Replace PDF forms and email chains with smart digital journeys that adapt to each investor type and jurisdiction.

Automated document collection & KYC checks

Securely collect IDs, fund source evidence, declarations, and corporate docs with expiry tracking and version control.

UBO register & visualisation

Identify UBOs behind LPs, nominee accounts, and entities. Visualize structures and automate registry updates.

Real-time screening & risk assessment

Cascade screens LPs, GPs, and entities daily against global sanctions, PEP, and adverse media and applies configurable risk scoring rules.

Periodic Review & Monitoring

Schedule automatic reviews by investor, fund, or risk level. Trigger alerts for document expiry, structure changes, or adverse events.

Compliance Dashboards & Audit Trail

Real-time oversight of onboarding pipelines, open tasks, pending reviews, and audit logs all in one dashboard.

Trusted by leading UK & EU firms

Cascade supports a range of UK-regulated private equity entities:

PE firms
Fund managers and administrators
Investment platforms
Legal and fiduciary partners
Third-party AIFMs
SPV management teams

Whether you’re launching your third fund or managing a complex GP/LP ecosystem, Cascade adapts to your compliance model.

Frequently asked questions

_{Does Cascade support onboarding for different fund types?}

Yes. Cascade is used across PE, VC, infrastructure, real estate, and hybrid structures with workflows tailored to fund style and investor type.

_{Can I track investors across multiple funds?}

Absolutely. Cascade links investor profiles across fund entities, reducing duplication and simplifying reviews.

_{Does Cascade align with UK and EU AML rules?}

Yes. Cascade is aligned with the UK MLR 2017, FATF recommendations, and the latest EU AMLDs, including expectations for fund managers and AIFMs.

_{Can Cascade manage UBO changes and reviews?}

Yes. Cascade visualizes and tracks UBO data and alerts your team when structures change or reviews are due.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and market understanding at the time of writing. While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, some details may change over time or be incomplete. Readers should carry out their own assessment before making any business decision.