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With no shortage of vendors and software dedicated to managing data for private markets, Diligent Equity’s Jeremy Barlow argues that fund managers should approach their technology upgrades with a focus on business outcomes, integration and continual improvement.
With fewer people changing roles, compensation surges as firms try to entice finance pros to take new positions.
The asset manager also created a senior financial committee to strengthen its financial department.
Talent acquisition and retention is an increasingly important operational lever, says Joshua Cherry-Seto, chief financial officer at Bluewolf Capital.
With cyber-threats evolving rapidly, managers need to build proper systems and make sure security is at the heart of business transformation, technology and innovation, says Rich Itri, chief innovation officer at ECI.
After two years of taking on new responsibilities at their firms, CFOs are turning their eyes back to their bread and butter – managing costs, said panelists at Private Equity International’s CFOs & COOs Forum in April.
The mid-market firm nabbed Beacon Capital’s finance chief to fill the position, which has been vacant since last summer.
Already struggling departments are likely only going to face costlier and more time-consuming informational demands, experts say.
NAV loans have seen a significant increase in popularity among managers, and some are looking to make it easier to take them out.
To kick off our list, we examine talent management, data lakes, cyber-readiness, LP portals, and diversity, equity and inclusion.