Bank Lending Just Turned a Corner — Here’s Why That Matters for Private Real Estate Debt
Multifamily credit is loosening as refinancing pressure builds, creating opportunities for institutional investors in a…
Author: Gregory Poapst
Is the H1B Visa Fee a Boon for Canada’s Venture Capital Industry?
The Trump administration’s proposed H1-B visa fee likely means that some of the top global…
Closing the Year Strong: How Operational Excellence Builds Investor Trust
The year-end isn’t just about closing the books and squeezing in that last deal or…
Why Delaware Still Wins for Private Funds (Even If Coinbase Just Left)
Delaware remains the gold standard for onshore private fund formation in the US at the…
The Door is Open: Why Wealth Managers Should Prepare for a Flurry of 401(k) Alternative Investment Inquiries
President Trump’s recent Executive Order, “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors", means wealth…
Beyond 60/40: Why Alternatives Belong at the Center of Modern Portfolios
The logic of 60/40 was built for an era when bonds provided steady income and…
Why Family Offices Are Turning to Outsourced Middle and Back Office Solutions
Family offices are growing fast — and so are their operational challenges
The Case for Alternative Investments in Wealth Management
Incorporating alternative investments means that wealth managers will be able to grow their businesses by…
Considerations for U.S. Wealth Managers: Choosing Between BVI and Cayman for Pooled Investment Funds
Each jurisdiction offers tax neutrality, strong legal infrastructure, and access to experienced service providers. But…
When Will Commercial Real Estate Investors Catch a Break?
Ultimately, tariffs underscore the importance of active risk management and scenario analysis in real estate…
How Strong Middle and Back Office Operations Set Private Fund Managers Apart During Tax Season
In an era where regulatory expectations are rising and investor due diligence is more demanding…
Retail Investing in Private Equity: A Growing Opportunity or a Misunderstood Market?
While challenges remain, the retail segment could certainly provide many private equity firms with an…
Understanding Key Person Risk in the US Alternative Investment Industry
Investors consider several scenarios that can give rise to key person risk when conducting their…
Wealth Managers Look to Direct Investing Opportunities as Differentiation Benefit
It’s that time of year again when the great and the good of the alternative…
When Is an Emerging Manager an Established One?
The US holiday season is now in full swing, which, for those in the alternative…
Private Debt Juggernaut Continues Apace
On November 7th, the US Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds rate for the second…
Considerations for RIAs When Launching a Pooled Investment Fund
The increasing interest in alternative investments from registered investment adviser (RIA) clients in the U.S.…
Is Distressed Multifamily Investing the New Distressed Office Investing?
Towards the back end of last year, I found myself wondering on more than one…
Private Fund Time To Launch Does Not Have to be So Lengthy
Launching a private fund in the United States can be an almost daunting endeavor, fraught…
Private Equity Deal Activity Should Accelerate in H2 – Right?
It should not be a surprise that transaction activity in the private equity industry has…
The SPC Advantage: Streamlining Family Office Wealth Management
For family offices, navigating the complexities of wealth management across generations requires a robust and…
Is Private Equity Interest in the NFL Really All About the Real Estate Play?
The talk of the town in private equity circles at the moment is the potential…
The Series LLC: A Boon for Asset Management Firms
It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Series LLC structure – back in…
Continuation Funds Providing New Solutions for Private Debt GPs and LPs
Before founding Fundviews Capital, I helped wealth managers to create customised portfolios of alternative investment…
Why Your Private Equity Firm Needs an Outsourced COO: Unlocking Efficiency and Growth
In the fast-paced world of private equity, where deal flow and maximizing returns reign supreme,…
Will 2024 Be the Year When Distressed Commercial Real Estate Finally Gets Going?
If you read the news, you’ll know that the commercial real estate (CRE) market has…
Optimism for Alternative Investment Industry Rebound in 2024
Most subsets of the private markets – private equity, venture capital, real estate – have…
Accessing Medium to Longer Term Capital a Growing Trend in Hedge Fund Industry
Recently, I saw on Bloomberg that Eisler Capital is locking up client capital for a…
New SEC Private Fund Adviser Regulations Fuelling Increased Demand for Middle and Back-Office Platforms
One interesting trend we’re seeing at Fundviews Capital is that of mid-sized fund managers, particularly…
Private Debt Growth Attracting Wealth Managers, Smaller, Opportunistic Funds
Private debt investing boom attracting the attention of RIAs, smaller funds
Equity Hedge Strategies Will Always Be The Most Common Among New Launches
Investor understanding a key driver of equity hedge strategies
Platform Models Can Be a Tailwind to Private Equity Asset Raising
Launching a new private equity fund via a platform provider isn't just about saving middle…
Will US Commercial Real Estate Really Have a Hard Landing?
An explosion of negative news has emerged in recent months, predicting defaults on billions of…
The Fed Giveth and the Fed Taketh Away
Private debt faces challenges, but opportunities still remain for those deploying capital
Importance of Strong Middle and Back Office Critical for Successful PE GP-Led Strategies
Private equity firms that have a robust middle and back-office support infrastructure will be best…
US Banking Sector Struggles Present Another Challenge for Crypto Hedge Fund Bulls
The crypto hedge fund space has endured a series of knocks in the past twelve…
Real Estate Investing in a Tough Spot but Signs of Green Shoots on the Horizon
For those that have put new real estate fund launches on the back burner, perhaps…
U.S. Private Debt Market Set To Slow Down in 2023?
Private debt seems to be the ‘hot topic’ for investors at the moment and there…