Technology & software solutions

Chief Outsiders launches new tool for PE firms to improve growth capabilities for portfolio companies

7 February 2018

Chief Outsiders has launched Chief Outsiders GoToMarket Assessment, a comprehensive auditing tool that enables CEOs to quickly identify and implement growth strategies based on timely market opportunities. “The GoToMarket Assessment is valuable for the private equity sector where investors are seeking results quickly, but may not understand where to start

Alpine Investors partners with EcoInteractive

16 January 2018

Alpine Investors VI, and two affiliated funds (Alpine), have partnered with EcoInteractive, a provider of software as a service (SaaS) solution in funding, budget and project management for government transportation and environmental management organisations. Headquartered in Davis, CA, EcoInteractive’s leading edge solution supports diverse government needs and efficiently manages scheduling, documents,

Northern Trust to acquire technology and software development resources from Citadel

12 January 2018

Northern Trust Corporation has reached an agreement with Citadel to bring Omnium technology development in-house – including a team of key development professionals as well as software development rights for its Omnium technology platform. The agreement gives Northern Trust greater control over technological enhancements. Additionally, the transaction enables deeper collaboration

Technology trends to watch in 2018

2 January 2018

By Mary Beth Hamilton – The new year is upon us so time for predictions, watch lists and resolutions. Here’s our take on some technology trends we see within our client base as well as buzzing across the industry. Cloud Transformations: Hybrid Grows & Connections Matter In 2017 hybrid

Indus Valley Partners enhances product suite for alt investment managers

22 December 2017

Indus Valley Partners (IVP), a provider of technology solutions for alternative asset managers, has enhanced its Cash Master, Price Master, EDM, regulatory, cloud and managed services offerings. With over USD1.5 trillion of global hedge fund AUM managed using its technology, IVP has also extended its footprint in Direct Lending, CLO,

Digitisation of the investment sector

14 December 2017

By George Ralph, RFA – As a technologist, it’s apparent to me that the road to success lies with digitisation, but it can be hard to bring a traditional industry into the digital age. The alternative investment industry is one which is still heavily reliant on tried and tested and

Technology is key to meeting demands for private equity reporting

13 December 2017

Technology is playing a pivotal role in how fund administrators support the growing reporting needs of private equity (PE) groups. Those who have both the internal experience to handle PE funds and the technological capability to deliver effective services and reporting, are likely to be the best positioned; especially as

Five tips for optimising fund operations & reducing costs

12 December 2017

By Mary Beth Hamilton – With 2018 around the corner many firms are locking down their budgets and looking for opportunities to run more efficiently. Technology is one area where savvy alternative investment firms can optimise their budgets to make room for new IT initiatives. Here’s our list of five

How workflow can improve a hedge fund

23 November 2017

By George Ralph, RFA – I’ve written before about the ways in which hedge funds can gain much needed competitive edge in order to stand out in this crowded marketplace, and there are a few key areas where firms can excel and nudge ahead of the competition. Developing solutions to

Intralinks and Toppan Vintage form global strategic alliance

22 November 2017

Toppan Vintage, an international financial printing, communications and technology company, has formed a global partnership with virtual data room (VDR) provider Intralinks. The companies will jointly market and develop a suite of best-in-class services for deals, including the leading virtual data room, the industry’s only auto-pagination typesetting system and traditional

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