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Hawksford – Thinking beyond tomorrow in fund services

Hawksford was named Fund Administrator of the Year: Client Services at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2026. Simon Page (pictured), Head of Fund Services, outlines what sets the firm apart and how it is helping clients address current challenges and opportunities.

ICE and Apollo launch private credit data infrastructure initiative

Intercontinental Exchange Inc, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is partnering with Apollo Global Management to develop a dedicated data infrastructure for the private-credit market, in a bid to bring greater transparency to the $1.8tn sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.

AI increasingly integrated into private credit operations

A survey by global financial services provider Apex has found that 85% of respondents say AI is now fully embedded into their private credit activities. The data covers responses from 105 senior leaders in the industry, with the majority reportedly being C-suite executives.

AI in private credit: Where it actually moves the needle

By Kanav Kalia (pictured), Managing Director, Oxane Parners – Artificial intelligence has become one of the most debated developments in financial services. In some corners of the market, it is framed as transformative, in others, as overhyped. In private credit, the reality sits somewhere in between. AI is neither a

Opensity launches tech‑enabled MSO

Opensity Solutions has launched a new organisation created by the combination of K2 Services, Epiq GBTS, and Forrest Solutions, reportedly forming the largest end‑to‑end, tech‑enabled managed services organisation focused on serving legal, financial, and professional services firms.

From back office to business driver

By John Spiridis, Vector AIS – In private equity, competitive advantage has traditionally come from deal access, network depth, and portfolio-company value creation. But in today’s environment, where LPs expect institutional transparency, regulators demand precision, and scalability is the ultimate test of maturity, operational excellence has become an integral feature

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12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm

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