Voting is now underway for the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020, which will be unveiled and celebrated at an exclusive virtual ceremony and industry networking event to be held on Thursday 8 October.
SS&C Advent: Best Portfolio Management Software Provider – As more institutional investors look to invest in private equity, transparency and timeliness of information from general partners (GPs) becomes more crucial. Consequently, GPs need to deliver an improved online experience for investors.
Jensen Partners: Best Investor Relations & Asset Raising Recruitment Company – The increased interest in ESG and impact investing is creating diverse hiring and marketing needs among general partners. As this trend continues to gain traction, it creates opportunity and challenges for the professionals building investment teams and those looking to market this new crop of strategies.
Citco: Best Fund Administrator >USD30 billion – The value of data and digitisation are coming to the fore within the private equity industry. Finding operational efficiency is high on managers’ agendas and making full use of the valuable data they have is key to further development in the space.
DFIN: Best Risk Management Software Provider – Technology is having a strong influence on the way deals are executed the private equity space. Developments in software as a service (SaaS) are also having an impact on the effective efficiencies around deal execution. Known for creating efficiencies and streamlining processes in many industries, technology is supporting PE firms to create a competitive advantage in what is often a crowded market.
CEPRES: Best Data Management Solutions Provider – The private equity industry is expected to undergo significant changes across its investment processes. This is due to occur both in response to the current crisis and also bearing in mind the broader fundamental shift in capital and returns and systematic risk prior to this global calamity.
Centaur Fund Services: Best Fund Administrator <USD30 billion – Although the private equity industry’s resilience is being tested by the Covid-19 crisis, the outlook is not gloomy on all fronts. Market volatility can lead to losses, but it also has the potential to provide opportunities.
Mourant has won 'Best Offshore Law Firm' at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2020.
Jensen Partners, an executive search and corporate advisory firm for the alternative investment management industry, was named "Best Recruitment Company for Investor Relations & Asset Raising" by the readers of Private Equity Wire, a leading source for PE news and features.
CEPRES, a leading provider of investment analytics & data solutions for Private Markets, was honoured with the prestigious award for Best Data Management Solutions Provider, European Awards, by Private Equity Wire readers for the second consecutive year. The Award is based on the independent voting of Private Equity Wire readers.