Despite initial criticism, NAV loans are gradually being seen as an important financing tool for sponsors, says Doug Cruikshank, managing partner and founder of Hark Capital.
Done right, lift-outs should benefit everyone, even the employees being lifted out, writes Jennifer Fichera, managing director, Petra Funds Group.
Hot-tempered debates around artificial intelligence can obscure its actual potential and perils, but reality checks may be needed for managers curious about the technology, says Withum’s Colleen Fay.
As private markets open up and regulatory oversight intensifies, managers are turning to tech and outsourcing to keep pace with new developments, says Alexander Traub at Alter Domus
When deciding between insourcing, outsourcing or co-sourcing, CFOs should consider the benefits and drawbacks of each alongside their firm’s particular needs, write William Andreoni, Louis Crasto and Adam DePanfilis at RSM US
Provisions that mitigate clawback risk are becoming a more important part of the LP-GP conversation, says Tim Eberle, managing director and head of waterfall services at the Citco group of companies (Citco)
The move from manual methods to more robust tools is increasing efficiency while cutting costs, say Chris Franzek and Harris Antoniades, managing directors at Stout.
Gen II's analysis shows talent compensation is a priority in management companies' spending.
The fund administration industry has clearly grown radically in size and sophistication. Gen II’s Luis Gutierrez and Dautanya Strachan describe what the era’s been like in the trenches and where it might evolve from here.
The best fund administrators truly understand their client’s business, but there’s real value in understanding their experiences as well, according to Phil Bruno, Gen II’s head of management company services.