A Practical Guide to NAV Financing for Private Equity Funds NAV Loans Enter the Mainstream NAV loans have quietly become an essential tool for private equity managers and alternative funds seeking liquidity in challenging markets. Rather than relying on subscription credit lines backed by LP commitments, NAV financing allows funds to tap directly into the…
Alternative Fund Administration 101
Services, Benefits & Key Trends Alternative fund administration has evolved from a quiet back-office operation into a sophisticated discipline spanning private equity, real estate, hedge funds, venture capital, and other non-traditional investment vehicles. Global alternative assets are on track to exceed 14 trillion dollars under management, and the fund administrators who support them face mounting…
The Fundamentals of Private Equity Fund Administration
Introduction to Private Equity Fund Administration Private equity funds don’t run themselves. Behind every successful fund is a team ensuring the numbers add up, investors stay informed, and regulators don’t come knocking with unpleasant surprises. With global assets under management well past $6 trillion and still growing, the industry isn’t getting any simpler. More investors,…
Fund Accounting Explained
Imagine managing a set of spreadsheets that have suddenly sprouted legs and are now juggling multiple accounts with secret compartments. Fund accounting systems deliver that kind of magic. They replace the clunky, static ledgers with dynamic tools designed for the unique challenges of segregated fund management. Users quickly learn that this is not your run-of-the-mill…
What Elon Musk and Wealth Management Software Have in Common
Wealth management software is the unsung hero of finance—quietly competent, occasionally overlooked, but indispensable when chaos strikes. Imagine Elon Musk’s family office, Excession LLC, juggling assets worth more than the annual output of Croatia. Clunky spreadsheets and guesswork won’t cut it. It’s a world where software must track SpaceX equity dips, Tesla’s market tantrums, and…
Fund Admin Incubator Puts Startups on an Even Playing Field
Starting a fund administration firm is bold—no two ways about it. Clients expect you to be top-tier from day one, demanding precision, transparency, and a compliance approach that fits like a glove. Slip up even once in your reporting, and you risk souring a relationship, triggering regulatory headaches, or ruining your reputation. This job isn’t…
Family Offices Face a Technology Shortfall
Family offices are at a crossroads. While many are navigating increasingly complex investment terrain and operational risks, a surprising number remain underprepared for the future. Nearly three-quarters of family offices admit to being either underinvested (34%) or only moderately invested (38%) in the technologies needed to run a modern business. Yet, technology is no longer…
Wealth Management Industry Trends for 2025
The year 2025 is poised to be anything but dull. Buoyed by shifting client preferences, volatile markets, and the ever-evolving toolkit of AI-driven capabilities, wealth management organizations may find themselves balancing growing client demands and constricted margins. Meanwhile, those that excel in deploying technology—especially generative AI—could distance themselves from rivals who remain on the sidelines….
Looking Back at 2024 Through the Stories That Shaped Our Year
As we prepare to close the book on another year, we’ve been reflecting on the topics and conversations that shaped 2024. It’s been a year of revelations, challenges, and progress—a reminder that the world of wealth management and family offices is as dynamic as the lives it touches. Along the way, we at FundCount have…
