Private equity record keeping has entered the realm of blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, with Northern Trust leading the way. And as Northern Trust’s Justin Chapman (pictured), suggests, as the technology matures, the ability to digitise the operations of larger traditional asset classes is a case of ‘when’ not ‘if’.
The ID Register, an online platform which makes the Know Your Client (KYC) process quicker, easier and more cost effective, passed its first birthday on 22 July. Since its launch the platform has grown rapidly with more than 17,500 registered investors and 140 GPs including StepStone, Gilde, Adam Street Partners
Ransomware threats are on the rise – WannaCry and Petya are just the beginning. To prevent future cyber threats from causing harm, financial and investment firms should employ security practices that include deep layers of protection. Here are five suggestions to keep in mind: Back up. Unfortunately, hackers initiating ransomware
What started off as a niche trend, whereby start-up fund managers would pick more suite-based technology solutions because they lacked the capital, or manpower, to operate multiple systems, has widened out in recent times. According to Eric Bernstein (pictured), President of Broadridge Investment Management Solutions: ”What we observe is that
By Robin Bedford (pictured), Opus Fund Services – As the rate of change in the fund administration industry continues to increase, the ability to remain nimble becomes of critical importance. In a period of active industry consolidation, failure to remain `relevant’ results in being absorbed into a stronger more dynamic
Hedge fund managers are leaning on their technology partners more than ever as they seek to automate the investment management lifecycle, front through back. With regulation such as MiFID II just around the corner (it comes into effect 3 January 2018), European firms in particular will need to address gaps
Confluence, one of the investment management industry’s leading reporting, data management and analytics companies, delivers technology as a solution to enhance the operational efficiency of its clients. The platform supports a vast array of clients globally running mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, institutional portfolios and UCITS funds, as well as
By Michael O’Brien (pictured), Nasdaq – Ask buy side firms about the areas where they are most vulnerable to legal action, and they will likely put insider trading on the list. In the last few years, regulators around the world have shown their willingness to investigate and prosecute insider trading
With so much change happening in the funds industry, it is imperative that technologists keep pace to help hedge funds optimise operations. In that regard, Eze Software has been busy developing new functionality across the Eze Investment Suite, with MiFID II as a big focus. In Q1, Eze Software partnered
Data re-use is likely going to become a critical feature of the industry, moving forward. Not only will fund managers want to be able to access data in a consistent fashion, they will also want to make sure it is accurate across different reports as regulators pay ever closer attention.
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