Brand Or Commodity: Which Will Your Firm Be?
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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…
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…
Selling To Prospects Who Don’t Already Know You
There are more hedge funds than there are stocks in the U.S. stock market. As…
Cyber Insurance Pitfalls in Wire Transfer Fraud Coverage
Wire transfer fraud is on the rise and has become a grave concern for businesses…
Hedge Funds Q4 Outlook Uncertain Amidst Market Blur
Equity market performance still has outsized influence on the hedge fund industry
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…
New Form PF Amendments – Key Operational, Compliance and Investor Considerations
The most recent Form PF amendments are intended to further enhance the ability of the…
The Fund Audit That Could Improve Your Asset Raising Potential
Using an audit to learn what not to do (and stopping) and what to add…
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
Private Debt Growth Attracting Wealth Managers, Smaller, Opportunistic Funds
Private debt investing boom attracting the attention of RIAs, smaller funds
Making The Most Out Of Your Cap Intro Presentation
To be successful at your presentation it's as important to understand what not to do…
Venture Capital Upturn Difficult To Predict After Tough First Half
Record levels of dry powder has to find a home somewhere, but when?
Equity Hedge Strategies Will Always Be The Most Common Among New Launches
Investor understanding a key driver of equity hedge strategies
Does Your Fund Need To Overcome The Top Complaint Of Investors And Consultants?
Gaining recognition as being a firm that does a good job of differentiating itself will…
Being a Good Dealmaker
Ultimately, a great dealmaker is someone who is able to effectively negotiate and close deals…
Persistent and Growing Challenges for Regulatory and Investor Reporting That Asset Managers Face Today
Given that both the breadth and depth of required regulatory reporting and investor disclosures continues…
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…
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…
Roadblocks to Selling Success: Examples To Learn From
Is your communications sufficient for out-marketing the competition, or could it be a roadblock preventing…
Hedge Funds Need a Solid Second Half To Deliver Industry Asset Growth
Hedge fund redemptions in H1 2023 a setback despite generally positive performance
Addressing Tax-Efficiency through IDFs
How can tax-sensitive investors allocate in a more “tax savvy” fashion? One alternative is to…
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…
Who Will Be Telling And Selling Your Story?
If you, the fund manager, are going to be handling your own sales there is…
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…
The Fed Giveth and the Fed Taketh Away
Private debt faces challenges, but opportunities still remain for those deploying capital
Cap Intro Presentations — The View From the Audience
If you run a hedge fund, at some point you may have the opportunity to…
High Dry Powder Levels Could Drive Strong Venture Capital Market Rebound
High dry powder levels in the venture capital industry could drive quick rebound
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…
Growing Assets Beyond Friends & Family
What is it that enables one hedge fund to grow and retain assets while a…
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…
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…
What Covid Should Have Taught You About Your Fund Marketing
The pandemic’s impact triggered changes among the more educated, more savvy, institutional investors at family…
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…
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…
Is Your Firm’s Story Good Enough?
The two parts to a hedge fund firm's marketing function, why they are different and…
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…
Private Equity Industry Set for Interesting 2023
We have already seen that PE fundraising was down in 2022 when compared to 2021,…
How To Out-Market Your Fund’s Competitors in the New Year
Here are some New Year’s resolution recommendations that, if acted upon, can help you improve…
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…
Fund Administrators Increasingly Supporting Hedge Fund Capital Introductions
Capital introduction initiatives offered by prime brokers have long been a carrot dangled in front…
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…