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.

There are 32,000 unsold private equity-backed companies sitting in portfolios right now, carrying an estimated $8tn in valuation (Bain 2026 Global Private Equity Report). That number is not a market opportunity. It is a pressure point.

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 cure-all nor a passing trend. It is a tool, and its value depends entirely on where it meaningfully reduces risk, friction, and operational complexity of the day-to-day. The question is not whether AI works. The question is where it reduces risk rather than adding a new black box.  

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 of the most successful platforms. 

Citco is a pioneer in independent fund administration for the alternative investment industry, offering scalable and innovative solutions to meet specific needs. Tim Harvey, Head of Client Service for Private Assets, outlines what sets the business apart from its competitors and how it is helping clients deal with both opportunities and challenges…