Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction To Delta Wellington Ultra Short Treasury On Chain Fund
What is Delta Wellington Ultra Short Treasury On-Chain Fund ("Delta Wellington Fund") ?
Delta Wellington Fund is a sub-fund of the Delta Master Trust, an umbrella unit trust constituted under Singapore laws, and represents a fresh perspective on investing your surplus funds via its tokenised units (“Tokenised Units”). It is a collaborative endeavour involving FundBridge Capital Pte. Ltd.(“FundBridge”), a Singapore incorporated entity holding a Capital Markets Services License for fund management issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) and responsible for managing the underlying Delta Wellington Fund and Libeara (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Libeara”), a tokenised platform (incubated by SC Ventures, the fintech investment and ventures arm of Standard Chartered) which uses Decentralized Ledger Technology to provide a platform for security token offerings.
What is the relationship between the Delta Wellington Fund, Libeara, Wellington Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("Wellington Management") and FundBridge, and are there any potential conflicts of interest?
FundBridge is appointed as the Fund Manager of Delta Wellington Fund. FundBridge appoints Libeara as its Technology Service enabler to provide services, including technology such as the website used to subscribe for, transfer and/or redeem the Tokenised Units (Delta Decentralized App or “Delta DApp”). FundBridge also appoints Wellington Management as the Sub-Manager to provide portfolio management services to the Fund. Wellington Management will have the authority to actively manage the portfolio of the Fund on a day-to-day basis.
Please refer to the fund documents for additional details on any potential conflicts of interests.
What are the underlying investments in Delta Wellington Fund?
Delta Wellington Fund invests in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities issued the Government of the United States. This will be actively managed by Wellington Management. The tenor of the instruments will not be more than twelve (12) months.
What is the investment mandate of the Delta Wellington Fund?
The Fund will invest in a portfolio of securities issued by the Government of the United States of varying tenor while maintaining portfolio level effective duration below one (1) year. The fund will seek to maximize the total return of the portfolio by analyzing the short end of the yield curve for the best risk/reward characteristics, while being mindful of near term liquidity.
What are the tax implications for investors of Delta Wellington Fund?
As a financial institution, FundBridge does not offer tax advice. It is essential for investors to seek guidance from a qualified tax professional who is well-versed in the tax regulations applicable in your specific country or region. They can provide you with accurate information regarding the declaration of your investment in Delta Wellington Fund to the tax authorities and ensure that you are in compliance with your local tax laws.
Am I eligible to invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
You must be 18 years old and above and be an accredited investor or institutional investor (as defined in the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore).
What do I need in order to invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
You will need a non-custodial or self-custodied digital asset wallet (“Unhosted Wallet”), for example a Metamask wallet, with USDC in the Unhosted Wallet as subscription monies. You can only subscribe for and redeem Tokenised Units in USDC or USD via a bank wire transfer.
Will intra-day subscriptions and/or redemptions be available?
Please refer to the sub-sections below on “Investment / Subscription” and “Redemption” on the timing for subscription and redemption of the Tokenised Units respectively. We have not appointed a liquidity provider for intraday trading (whether during or outside of Singapore business hours) at this time (as of 4 November 2024). However, transfers of Tokenised Units between whitelisted investors of the Fund, on a bilateral, peer-to-peer basis may be made, subject to the approval of FundBridge and in accordance with the terms of the fund documents.
What is the tokenization structure?
The fund is issued out of the Delta Master Trust, a dedicated master trust constituted in Singapore and managed by FundBridge Capital Pte. Ltd., a licensed Fund Manager and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore subject to MAS oversight. Fund interests can be held in tokenized or traditional form, with subscriptions and redemptions supported in stablecoins or fiat. Tokenized fund units are minted and burned by the Fund Manager using the Delta smart contract suite, subject to on-chain whitelisting. Tokenized units are freely transferrable between whitelisted investors 24/7, subject to Fund Manager approval. Fund portfolio assets are held in trust by Perpetual, a licensed trustee, for the direct benefit of fund investors, ensuring bankruptcy remoteness with respect to any fund counterparty.
Investment Returns
How fast does my investment start earning returns?
FundBridge invests your money in a portfolio of low risk and liquid fixed-income U.S. Government securities. Returns are reflected by the growth of the net asset value of the Tokenised Units which is updated every dealing day[1] and which can be viewed on the Delta DApp by connecting your registered Unhosted Wallet to it. The Fund holds a portfolio of bonds, which accrues interest on a daily basis. However, no distributions are currently intended to be made and the interest received is retained by Delta Wellington Fund for reinvestment, which will be reflected in the NAV of the Tokenised Units. Since the returns of bonds consists of interest and capital gains (or losses), the NAV of your investment may fluctuate day to day as the prices of the bonds move up and down. The fluctuations will reflect the low-risk nature of the short-term U.S. Government bills or bonds and should be lower compared to other investments such as stocks or corporate bonds.
[1] Currently every business day
How often are the returns credited to my holdings and available for me to redeem?
You can see the net asset value of the Tokenised Units which is updated every dealing day and is visible by connecting your registered Unhosted Wallet to the Delta DApp. Profits or losses are calculated based on the marked-to-market net asset value versus the average subscription price of your Tokenised Units. As Delta Wellington Fund is open-ended, you can redeem the Tokenised Units on any dealing day.
What happens to accumulated returns if I redeem my holdings of Tokenised Units?
Should you decide to redeem your holdings in Tokenised Units, the redemption proceeds will be based on the net asset value of the Tokenised Units at that point. There will be no penalties incurred. Redemptions will be credited to your registered Unhosted Wallet, subject to whitelisting requirements, within 5 business days.
Are returns compounded?
Returns are reflected by the growth of the net asset value of the Tokenised Units which is updated every dealing day and visible by connecting your registered Unhosted Wallet to the Delta DApp. Interest income received by Delta Wellington Fund from its underlying investments is retained by Delta Wellington Fund and reinvested to into additional bonds, while maintaining a prudent amount of cash for operating purposes, in order to optimise returns for investors.
Does Delta Fund offer guaranteed returns? Can the target return ever change?
Change in the net asset value of the Tokenised Units is subject to market fluctuations.
Account & Security
How do I get started on Delta dApp?
Before you can invest in Delta Wellington Fund, you will need to complete the onboarding process and register your Unhosted Wallet with the Delta DApp. To start, visit dapp.deltaapp.io, connect your Unhosted Wallet, agree to the terms and conditions, and provide the requested information and relevant supporting documents. After we have reviewed your application, we will send you the subscription documents for you to complete. Once you have submitted the duly completed subscription documents, you will be onboarded, and your Unhosted Wallet will be registered and whitelisted with the Delta DApp. The registration/whitelisting of your Unhosted Wallet with the Delta DApp constitutes the creation of an account on the Delta DApp. At such time, you will have full access to invest in Delta Wellington Fund as well as transfer and redeem any Tokenised Units you own.
What supporting documents are required to invest in Delta Fund?
To register to invest in Delta Wellington Fund, you will need to provide supporting documents to verify your ID and address and to confirm that you are an accredited investor.
Can I register multiple Unhosted Wallets or register together with another person?
The Delta DApp permits only one individual account per person that is tagged to one registered Unhosted Wallet. Joint accounts are not permitted.
How do I contact Customer Services?
You can reach the customer service team through various channels. The fastest way is by emailing at DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg.
Can non-Singapore residents invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
Yes. However, please note that we are unable to onboard US Citizens, including those who fall under the following criteria:
– U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (green card) status; or
– U.S. residency and/or mailing address; or
– U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Do I need a bank account to invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
No, you will not need a bank account to invest in the fund via the Delta DApp, but you will need an Unhosted Wallet, for example a Metamask wallet, to be registered with the Delta DApp.
What happens if my personal information changes?
If your personal information changes, you can easily update it by emailing DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg.
Can an entity register to invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
Yes, Delta Wellington Fund is open to non-US institutions, funds, corporate treasuries and other entities as long as they are accredited investors or institutional investors within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore. To onboard as an entity, please contact DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg.
What is the minimum age for an individual to invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
To invest in Delta Wellington Fund as an individual, you must be 18 years old or above.
Can I cancel my Delta dApp account at any time?
Certainly. To cancel your account with Delta DApp, please contact DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg.
How do I report an email, social media handle, website, or dApp impersonating Delta dApp?
We take impersonations seriously and appreciate your assistance in identifying such cases. Please report any instances of impersonation to our team at DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg immediately. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
What should I do if I lose access to my registered Unhosted Wallet that Tokenised Units?
If you lose access to your registered Unhosted Wallet, you can email us at DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg, and we will attempt to help protect your Delta Wellington Fund Tokenised Units
How do I report an alleged fraud attempt or scam?
To report any suspected fraud or scam attempts, please contact our customer service team at DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg. We take the security of our customers seriously and will investigate and take appropriate action against fraudulent activities.
How do I report phishing emails or messages claiming to be from the FundBridge team and requesting my digital wallet keys, seed phrase or personal information?
The security of your personal information is a top priority. The FundBridge team will never request your digital wallet keys, seed phrase or personal information. If you receive such phishing attempts, please report them immediately to our customer service team at DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg. Your vigilance in reporting such incidents is greatly appreciated.
Investment/Subscription
How do I invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
Once your Delta DApp registration is complete and you have been onboarded as an investor in Delta Wellington Fund, connect your registered Unhosted Wallet to the Delta DApp, input the amount you wish to invest in Delta Wellington Fund, ensure you have a sufficient balance of USDC in your registered Unhosted Wallet, and click Invest. Then, confirm the transaction in your registered Unhosted Wallet. Upon successful transaction completion, Delta Wellington Fund will process your investment and, within 3 business days, your Tokenised Units will be deposited into your registered Unhosted Wallet.
Can I invest in Delta Wellington Fund via bank transfer?
If you would like to invest in Delta Wellington Fund via bank transfer, please contact us at DeltaMasterTrust@fundbridge.sg or contact your FundBridge representative.
Can I use CPF or SRS to invest in Delta Wellington Fund?
No, Delta Wellington Fund is not currently part of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) or the CPF Investment Scheme in Singapore.
Is there a minimum investment or redemption amount in Delta Wellington Fund?
The minimum initial investment is US$200,000. Thereafter, subsequent investments can be made in minimum amounts of US$50,000. The minimum redemption amount is S$50,000, or your full balance, whichever is lower. Redemption proceeds will be deposited to your registered Unhosted Wallet within 5 business days.
Can I use a credit card to make an investment?
Currently, it is not possible to use a credit card to invest.
Can I invest in Delta Wellington Fund with an Unhosted Wallet that is not mine?
No. Delta Wellington Fund can only accept registrations and investments using an Unhosted Wallet that belongs to the registrant. If we become aware that you are investing using an Unhosted Wallet that is not yours, the investment will be rejected and further action may be taken.
Does Delta Wellington Fund charge for subscription of Tokenised Units?
There are currently no charges or penalties for subscribing for Tokenised Units. [However, do note that there may be a charge imposed by StraitsX for the conversion of the subscription proceeds from USDC to fiat so the actual amount received by Delta Wellington Fund will be net of any such fees or charges.]
Redemption
How do I redeem my investments in Delta Wellington Fund?
Connect your registered Unhosted Wallet to the Delta DApp, input the amount you wish to redeem, ensure you have a sufficient balance of Tokenised Units in your registered Unhosted Wallet, and click Redeem. Then, confirm the transaction in your registered Unhosted Wallet. Upon successful transaction completion, Delta Wellington Fund will process your redemption and, within 5 business days, the corresponding USDC will be deposited into your registered Unhosted Wallet.
How long does it take to redeem my investment in Delta Wellington Fund through the Delta DApp?
Redemptions will be processed and proceeds credited to your registered Unhosted Wallet within 5 business days.
Does Delta Wellington Fund charge for redemption of Tokenised Units?
There are currently no charges or penalties for making redemptions of Tokenised Units. [However do note that there may be a charge imposed by StraitsX for the conversion of the redemption proceeds from fiat to USDC, so the actual amount deposited into your registered Unhosted Wallet will be net of any such fees or charges.]
Fees
How much does it cost to register with and to use the Delta dApp?
Registering with and using the Delta DApp is absolutely free of charge.
What are the underlying fees for Delta Wellington Fund?
Delta Wellington Fund is designed to maximize returns after accounting for any fund related expense. You can refer to the fund documents provided during registration for detailed information on the fees associated with Delta Wellington Fund, including fees payable by Delta Wellington Fund for Libeara’s provision of services to Delta Wellington Fund. Please note that your target return is net of any underlying fund expenses.
What fees does the Delta DApp charge?
The Delta DApp doesn’t charge any fees.