In-House vs Outsourced Fund Administration: It’s Not Either/Or
At the heart of every investment firm, you’ll find a highly specialized finance function. Their role is diverse. From maintaining the integrity of a fund’s books, calculating net asset value (NAV), coordinating audits and tax filings, to producing the financial reports that investors rely on to assess performance. An internal team does more than safeguard […]
The Future of AI in Fund Administration: Current Use Cases and What’s Next
The fund management industry is at an inflection point. Legacy frameworks are struggling to meet rising investor expectations. For instance, manual workflows increase the risk of error, and regulatory scrutiny continues to grow. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer experimental. It is being deployed across fund operations to improve accuracy, speed, and compliance readiness. Fund […]
The Hidden Cost of Manual Fund Accounting
Fund accounting monitors capital commitments, calculates NAV, manages compliance, and facilitates investor reporting. Despite its critical role, many firms still depend on spreadsheets, fragmented systems, and manual procedures to run their back office. This outdated strategy is unyielding, inefficient, and introduces financial risk. Manual fund accounting is also resource-intensive, making it harder to scale and […]
Understanding the Role of Accounting in Fund Administration
Introduction: The Integral Role of Accounting in Fund Administration For private equity and venture capital funds, the critical relationship between accounting and fund administration is often underestimated when choosing service providers. Accurate fund accounting is essential, as it forms the foundation for reliable financial records, which are then used in fund administration to deliver precise […]