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“IT sector will lead the recovery,” says ex BlackRock tech manager

The world of private capital has witnessed a solid number of tech fund closures and tech related deals since the coronavirus crisis began. But despite the sharp rally that started in March and continued through April though, William De Gale, co-portfolio manager of BlueBox Global Technology, is cautioning against thinking

SEI Podcast Series

SEI Podcast Series: Technology transformation in investment management firms

In a recent white paper entitled Evolution in Asset Management, SEI pointed out that 70 per cent of US fund managers are currently looking to deploy advanced analytics in the front-office. The field of data science and machine learning-based data analysis is helping to transform how fund managers think about

Nicholas d'Adhemar, Apperio

Collaborative solutions in times of crisis

The private equity industry and the legal firms servicing the space have witnessed an unparalleled digital transformation in recent weeks. Driven by the Covid-19 crisis, the legacy of this dramatic change will endure long after the calamity has passed.

Docupace secures growth equity investment and names new CEO

Docupace, a maker of cloud-based wealth management software, has secured a significant growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investment firm. This investment enables Docupace to expand its product and service offerings to its broker-dealer, registered investment adviser (RIA), and insurance firm customers, as well as with

Paul Harragan, EY

Cybersecurity challenges for portfolio controllers

By Paul Harragan, EY – For many large cap and mid-market funds, cybersecurity risk is no longer a topic that is left off the boardroom agenda, in-fact effective cybersecurity risk management is considered a key driver for value creation. Understanding cybersecurity risk provides investors’ confidence and comfort during the hold period

George Ralph, RFA

How to improve your firm’s operations

The increasing pressures on private equity firms to follow compliance rules and maintain transparency, coupled with the plethora of online systems to manage several communication avenues and priorities both internally and externally, are presenting some very real challenges for financial organisations today.

Dannie Combs, DFIN

When it comes to data security, offence is the best form of defence

At Donnelley Financial Solutions (‘DFIN’), a leading risk and compliance solutions provider, security is embedded in its DNA. Over the years, the firm has built out an array of financial technologies to support its clients as they operate in increasingly complex markets, where risks come in a variety of forms;

Key data security considerations for PE groups

Private equity firms are having to double down on cyber risks in the current climate, as hackers exploit the chaos caused by Covid-19 to target PE-backed companies with ransomware attacks. In a recent Bloomberg article, the point was made that as many PE owners have deep pockets, they are a prime

Hamilton Lane implements Canoe solutions for alt investment operations

Hamilton Lane Collaborate to Bring New Efficiencies to Alternative Investment OperationsPrivate markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane as implemented Canoe Intelligence (Canoe) solutions as a step in its efforts to further streamline internal processes.  Canoe is a financial technology company focused on automating and improving alternative investment operations for institutional

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