As data and reporting requirements continue to ramp up, private equity managers are embracing the power of technology and making use of the analytical tools it can provide. This report delves into the changes being witnessed across the industry as PE firms aim to harness value-add through the use of sophisticated data analysis.
The ‘Data Management & Analytics in Focus 2021’ special report comprises zero separate articles listed below, these can be read individually or as a sequence.
By A Paris – Private equity may have, historically, lagged the broader financial industry when it comes to the adoption of technology and automation. But as more data becomes available, reporting and transparency requirements on behalf of limited partners (LPs) ramp up
The past year has taught the world to expect the unexpected. Private equity managers have learnt to be adaptable and nimble in the face of challenging circumstances. However, although no one can predict the future, data analytics and tools are
As the ultimate black swan event hit the world in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic, private equity managers came to understand the necessity of including scenario analysis in their investment process.
Given its inherently analytical nature, private equity is well placed to include environment, social and governance (ESG) factors in its investment process. The challenge lies in making sure the data being collected is relevant and material. This hurdle needs to
