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What does the future hold for NAV-based lending? Dave Philipp of Crestline Investors is confident the market will continue to grow, buoyed by four key trends

NAV financing can be utilized by GPs at both the fund and management company levels, while LPs are increasingly accessing the market to fund commitments and rebalance portfolios, says 17Capital managing partner Robert de Corainville.

When outsourcing management company administration, firms should pinpoint what's crucial when considering functionality, service and connectivity, says Michael Pollack, head of client delivery and innovation for Gen II Fund Services.

A new survey of management company expenses offers insight into spending priorities of PE firms and shows the importance of determine where there is overspending and where more investment is needed, writes Jeff Gendel, principal at Gen II Fund Services.

The relationship between the fund administrator and staff servicing the management company requires effective communication, corroboration and trust, and these can be easy to discount until things go wrong, says Gen II principal Michael Tesoro.

Private markets managers now recognize that ESG integration is a vital ingredient for remaining relevant in the market, says MUFG’s product development director for funds, ESG and digital assets, Jack Lee.

The 2022 Private Funds Leaders Survey confirms the strength of sentiment in the private markets despite the challenging macro conditions, finds Dan McNamara, chief strategy officer at MUFG Investor Services.

Direct lending managers are looking for partners to take the reins on day-to-day operations as they navigate rapid expansion, says MUFG’s Treabhor Mac Eochaidh, executive director and head of debt services.

Utilizing automated, on-demand and AI-driven techniques, cyber-attackers have found new methods to zero in on PE firms, writes Chris Hueneke, who leads the Security Practice at RKON.

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.