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The future of fund technology
Nearly two-thirds of private capital funds plan to invest more in technology in the next five years – but where will these investments go? And who will be the pioneers? Our report explores this challenge, and more.
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Today’s private capital funds face many challenges, from global economic uncertainty and pandemic recovery, to mounting ESG pressures. But embracing technology can ease the burden – accelerating processes, and even paving the way for new products and services.
We recently surveyed 300 C-level decision-makers at private capital funds around the world, to garner their views on new technologies in the fund administration space. An overwhelming majority say increased technology and automation will be “vital” to growth over the coming years. However, many say they are still waiting before they take the plunge.
Our latest report examines which technologies have the power to transform private capital operations – as well as the barriers to entry.
Read on for more key insights from our research.
Watch our webinar on how to navigate through emerging technologies in the private fund industry and learn how these can help you gain a competitive edge.
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Top takeaways
68%
Nearly seven in 10 say increasing their level of technology and automation will be “vital” to growth in the next five years
62%
But only six in 10 are actually planning to invest
45%
Nearly half say they prefer to wait until technologies have been “tried and tested”
23%
But nearly a quarter like to be pioneers
46%
Almost half say Blockchain will be the most transformative tool in the private capital space
47%
And nearly half say investor reporting will benefit most from tech investment
Key experts
Chitra Baskar
President, Fund Solutions
View bio Chitra Baskar is Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Funds and Product at Intertrust Group, a world-leading, specialised administration services provider listed on Euronext, Amsterdam. Chitra has more than 30 years of experience in the securities market and took on the COO role for Intertrust Group in December 2020 alongside her existing role of Global Head of Funds & Product. Together with her expert colleagues, she is dedicated to finding solutions for clients that allow them to transform and unleash the potential of their operating model by driving the efficiency, technology and insight needed to achieve a competitive edge.
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David Sarfas
Country Head, Luxembourg
View bio David Sarfas
Country Head, Luxembourg
David Sarfas joined Intertrust Group in 2020. In 2022, David moved to Luxembourg where he took the role of County Head.
David is responsible for driving the growth of Intertrust Group in Luxembourg, the largest fund domicile in Europe. David is supporting the development of new funds and private capital-related offerings, working closely with clients and prospects alike to grow the business.
David brings with him over 25 years of experience in financial functions, serving large multinational corporations and private equity firms with extensive financial, accounting and transaction experience. Before joining Intertrust Group, David worked at MUFG Investor Services and has also previously held roles at EY and PwC.
David is bilingual French and English.
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Nandakishore Divakarla
Head of Innovation
Jonathan White
Global Head of Fund Sales
Ritesh Rathi
Head of Fund Solutions, EMEA and APAC