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Thrive enables growth and scale for private equity firms

With a 20-year track record of supporting the strategic technology needs of private equity firms and their portfolio companies, Thrive offers a blend of managed services and consulting to ensure security, compliance, and performance. The firm’s President, Bill McLaughlin, outlines some of the significant changes in the PE space in

Navigating the systematic credit frontier: A conversation with Drakai Capital

In the dynamic world of credit investment, staying ahead of the curve requires a blend of experiential wisdom and technological prowess. Drakai Capital, a Paris-based investment management firm, epitomises this blend by fusing technology with credit investing to generate consistent, low-volatility alpha. We sat down with the firm’s leaders to

ESG

Lessons from the first year of SFDR reporting

The first year of any new regulatory paradigm is challenging, as all stakeholders involved look to find their feet. A recent Novata and Private Equity Wire webinar with senior ESG leaders within the private markets space revealed that SFDR has been no exception.

Private credit: Opportunities and operational challenges

With private credit funds presenting far more complex operational challenges than either private equity or hedge funds, partnering with a fund administrator with the proven expertise and technology tailored to meet the demands of the asset class can be crucial to success, says Aparna Parameswaran (pictured), Managing Director, SS&C GlobeOp.

Unlocking ESG as a strategic differentiator for private equity

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are here to stay. Over the past 10 years, pushed by regulation and risk management concerns, ESG strategies have evolved from a nice-to-have corporate activity into a strategic necessity all private market participants must monitor and address.

Fishing in a small pond: The drawbacks of using expert networks in market research

Today’s investment decisions are driven by data. From signals like market share and industry growth to more detailed information about buyer sentiment and brand or product positioning, the right data can provide a crucial source of competitive advantage. In the current environment of vast and volatile economic pressure, the need

PE managers should see risk management as a top driver of investment returns

With the era of cheap money consigned to history, risk management is set to be a top driver of private equity investment returns. Haakon Blakstad, Chief Commercial Officer at Validus explains how the company’s track record in managing market risk over more than a decade, combined with a global presence,

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