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The key to solving the private wealth puzzle

Unlocking capital from non-institutional investors has always been a tough nut to crack for private equity managers, but tokenisation could provide a solution

Forging the path to democratisation

Providing all types of investors, from institutional to retail, with access to alternatives is vastly increasing the administrative burden on back and middle offices. But technology can provide a solution, says Anduin’s Eliot Hodges

How can technology streamline market processes for operational professionals?

Implementing and updating digital strategies not only enhances value creation but creates new sources of value, writes Beth Brearley

Techwork 2024: Stéphanie Huiban, Sofinnova Partners

Huiban’s entire career has involved driving operational efficiency and high standards at Sofinnova Partners, where she is now head of information systems

Techwork 2024: Henrik Berg, Verdane

The Verdane CTO is a seasoned technology expert with over 24 years of experience in leading and scaling growth businesses and software development organisations

Private equity’s operational upgrade

Private equity firms used to be able to run on spreadsheets and small back office teams. But as regulation intensifies and investor expectations rise, the legacy private equity operating model requires improvement

Techwork 2024: Shirin Veeran, Hg

Veeran joined Hg in 2021, taking on the role of CRM and data manager

Techwork 2024: Harry Vander Elst, Clipway

Vander Elst has a PhD in statistics and machine learning, which he followed with a stint at Coller Capital

Techwork 2024: David Poole, Stanley Capital

With over two decades of experience in business process outsourcing and managed services sector leadership, Poole is at the helm of Stanley Capital Partners’ digital capabilities

Techwork 2024: Dee Parekh, BGF

Currently serving as the head of cyber and IT infrastructure at BGF, Parekh’s tenure at the investment firm began in April 2012

Techwork 2024: Brian Mason, BC Partners

Having begun his career in the British army, Brian Mason moved to the finance technology sector in the early 2000s

Techwork 2024: Ian Lilleby, Waystone

In his role as chief technology and information security officer at Waystone, Lilleby leads technology and security initiatives across the organisation

Techwork 2024: Valérie Legat, Astorg

Legat joined French PE house Astorg as its inaugural head of digital in January 2024

Growing pains

The fund administration sector is in a state of flux as it journeys towards professionalisation. Key challenges around consolidation, integration, talent and tech all need to be addressed to find a level of sustainability

UK - Same same but different

The UK's similarly named SDR is akin to the EU's SFDR, but it's best to contrast rather than compare