By A Paris – Private capital may have historically lagged the rest of the asset management industry in terms of technology and digitalisation, but the past year has brought about a sea change in this regard. As teams were shifted to remote

SS&C Intralinks: Best Investor Relations Technology – Requests for more data and transparency are changing the private equity landscape. These demands have become burdensome from the general partners’ (GPs) perspective so the need for efficiency on this front has been pushed

FIS: Best Portfolio Management Software Provider – As private equity continues to attract more and more capital from existing and new sources like high-net worth individuals, managers must meet the changing investor needs. There has been a rise in asset class

RFA: Best Cloud Services Provider – Digital transformation can create efficiencies within a business, increasing visibility of data and reducing cost. However, it is crucial that any digital transformation is approached correctly, as a poorly executed strategy can lead to significant

CEPRES: Best Data Management Solution – Demand for rigorous and in-depth analysis of complex investment strategies is growing exponentially as more capital is allocated to private markets. In this environment, access to accurate data down to single asset levels is critical

SS&C Advent: Best Accounting & Reporting Software – Hedge fund managers actively invest in private equity and launch funds to satisfy investors’ demands for better returns. To succeed, hedge funds need a multi-asset class system with robust private equity capabilities to

Lionpoint: Best Technology Advisory Firm – The changes and uncertainty which have come to light in the past year, coupled with the increasing speed of the private equity industry, have highlighted the need for faster, more reliable data to enable real-time

Jensen Partners: Best Recruitment Company for Investor Relations & Asset Raising – Diversity is increasing across the private equity industry as firms are launching new strategies and building new teams, meaning they are recruiting and hiring talent in large numbers. This is happening

Wheelhouse Advisors: Best Accounting Firm – Private equity firms in the UK and Europe must brace themselves for significant change as a wave of new regulation is due to be implemented in January 2022 and UK firms understand how to continue

Alter Domus: Best Fund Administrator (GPs with assets >$30bn) – Progress in technology is driving managers to create more complex private equity strategies and as products are globalised, the lines which historically were drawn between segments are blurring. There is also