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As firms begin to adopt more technology in their investment processes, a lack of integration could hinder LPs rather than help. Rebecca Szkutak reports
Direct lending funds need to take a step into the modern world to deliver more value to their investors, Matthias Kirchgaessner of Plexus Investments tells John Bakie
Private debt managers need to accelerate their take-up of new technologies to avoid becoming yesterday’s news.
Are fund managers missing a trick by applying old-fashioned methods to data mining, deal sourcing and investor reporting? We dive into the issues in this 20-minute discussion with Matthias Kirchgaessner of Plexus and Alex Schmid of ESO Capital.
The firm’s third vehicle is hoping to raise $100m.
It’s survival of the fittest for the country’s marketplace specialists, with increased scrutiny designed to improve risk and underwriting standards. Adalla Kim reports
Marketplace, or P2P, platforms claim to do well when conditions toughen. But there are concerns over expansion into new markets and a lack of skin in the game, finds David Turner
Blockchain has become one of the most popular buzzwords in the financial technology space. But is there substance beyond the hype for the fund services industry, asks Claire Wilson.
PDI breaks down the themes emerging in the private debt fund administration industry in 2018.
As the cybersecurity threat grows and regulators crack down, fund managers must rise to the challenge or get outside help, writes David Turner.