Cocktail Hour Conversation Dominated by Geopolitics – but Hopefully Not for Much Longer
Hopefully, the tariffs situation will calm down over the summer and the conversation at events…
Author: Anthony Mascia
What I Learned About Puerto Rico’s Fast-Growing Alternative Investment Market
Puerto Rico may not have the deep institutional pockets of larger markets (yet), but it…
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Cancelled, Bringing Regulatory Relief for Alternative Investment Fund Managers
While the CTA’s limited scope could tilt the playing field slightly in favor of U.S.…
Why an Independent Sponsor Should Use a Fund Administrator
Using a fund administrator can be beneficial for independent sponsors for several reasons
The Value of In-Person Connections Is Not Only Relevant for Managers and Investors
Many of you reading this article on or around its publishing date will no doubt…
Why Everyone’s Talking About PPVAs and PPLI
I’m just back from Miami, where EFSI sponsored two events – Fundviews Capital’s Alternative Investments…
The Power of Tech: Why Your Fund Administrator Needs to Innovate
In today’s fast-paced private funds landscape, technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity.…
Private Equity Finally Gets the Interest Rate Decrease It Has Been Waiting For – but Will It Move the Needle?
On September 18th, you could almost feel the sense of relief (joy, even) in the…
Wire Fraud Prevention: The Fund Administrator’s Role and What to Expect
The hedge fund industry continues to face significant challenges in combating cybersecurity-related risks. Criminal actors…
Affordable Housing Investing Growth a Private Markets Good News Story
I heard a completely new term recently: ‘Boommates’. Apparently, it’s baby boomers who rent out…
Why Family Offices Should Hire a Fund Administrator
One of the stories of the private markets in recent years has been the explosion…
Hedge Fund Launches Set To Accelerate in Second Half of 2024?
The talk of the town in alternative investment circles in the past week has certainly…
What to Look for in an Outsourced Management Company Accounting Provider
The majority of investment managers in the US are actually small to medium sized companies…
Merchant Cash Advances Strategies a Growing Corner of US Private Credit Market
Private credit strategies have been the growth story in the private markets in the past…
Why Your Startup Private Equity Firm Needs to Hire a Fund Administrator At Launch
Many who start a new private equity firm have some investors lined up for their…
Justified Optimism for Better Year in Alternative Investment Industry
Like many of you reading this, I’ve just returned from the annual hedge fund week…
The Importance of a Robust Cybersecurity Program for Fund Administrators
US regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its cybersecurity plans for RIAs and…
Some Advice for Those Looking to Launch a New Fund Next Year
At EFSI, we are fortunate that we have a good presence in the emerging manager…
Private Equity Industry Ending 2023 on Something of an Uptick
Back in May I wrote about the private equity industry and how deal activity in…
Hedge Funds Q4 Outlook Uncertain Amidst Market Blur
Equity market performance still has outsized influence on the hedge fund industry
Residential Real Estate a Private Markets Bright Spot in 2023 So Far
Commercial real estate challenges not spilling over to residential real estate market just yet
Venture Capital Upturn Difficult To Predict After Tough First Half
Record levels of dry powder has to find a home somewhere, but when?
A Difficult First Half in the Alternative Investment Industry but Green Shoots Remain
Overall, the general sentiment is becoming more positive, a welcome trend when compared to the…
Hedge Funds Need a Solid Second Half To Deliver Industry Asset Growth
Hedge fund redemptions in H1 2023 a setback despite generally positive performance
US PE Deal Activity Enjoys Strong Start But Is It Sustainable?
Buyout firms in the US have had a strong first quarter, but challenges lurk for…
High Dry Powder Levels Could Drive Strong Venture Capital Market Rebound
High dry powder levels in the venture capital industry could drive quick rebound
Multifamily Real Estate Tailwinds Sustaining Amidst Macroeconomic Uncertainty
We’ve seen plenty of opportunistic real estate fund launches in the past 12-18 months as…
Managed Futures Have Banner 2022 but Can They Sustain Their Recent Good Form?
While performance chasing happens with every asset class, it’s going to be interesting to see…
Private Equity Industry Set for Interesting 2023
We have already seen that PE fundraising was down in 2022 when compared to 2021,…
Private Equity’s Robustness Being Put To The Test
The current drawdown in public equities – the longest for many years – is its…
The Use of Alternative Data in Hedge Funds Seems Only Set To Increase
The alternative data market is on a tear. According to Grand View Research, a compound…
Crypto Hedge Fund Administration Evolving As Investors Demand More Transparency
The cryptocurrency hedge fund sector has been on a growth tear in recent years, with…
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Fund Administrator
Hiring a qualified and experienced fund administrator provides alternative investment fund managers with more than…
Cost-Effective Ways to Handle Accounting, Reporting, and Administrative Services
One of the keys to running any successful investment management business is to ensure the…
The Benefits of Outsourcing Fund Administration
Trying to find the time to address operational inefficiencies can be next to impossible for…
Fund of Funds Administration Explained – EFSI
Fund of funds providers – or multi-manager as the term seems to be these days…
Top Reasons why Private Equity Firms Outsource their Fund Administration Services
Mid-market private equity firms face an increasingly competitive marketplace with more funds – and larger…
Bespoke Fund Services by EFSI – Decoding Fund Management Services
Family Office Fund Administration Considerations The family office sector is increasingly looking to alternative investment…
Why Shadow Administration Continues To Grow In Importance
Institutional investors continue to demand more from their hedge fund managers in every facet of…