INSIGHTS

The Three Forces Shaping Private Markets in 2026

Ian Kelly — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Private markets in 2026 are being shaped by three converging forces: artificial intelligence, interest rate uncertainty, political tensions and persistent illiquidity challenges. These forces aren’t new, but the way they are interacting is creating a more complex operating environment than most managers anticipated heading into the year. The firms navigating it most effectively are building strategies around conditions as they exist.

Building SMA Infrastructure that Meets Investor Expectations

Matthew Carter — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:01 GMT

The operational demands of running a separately managed account program are well documented. What is not often discussed is the gap between managers who have built for those demands from the start and those who have tried to add SMA capability as an afterthought. As you’ll read in our recent"Separate Ways II: The SMA Playbook for 2026" report, produced in partnership with Hedgeweek, that distinction increasingly determines who wins institutional mandates and who doesn't.

Modernizing Operations in the Evolving Life and Pension Landscape

Eoin Lyons — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

How will life and pensions firms modernize their operations and the customer experience in a rapidly evolving landscape?

Outsourcing and Oversight in the Bermuda Insurance Market

Jereme Ramsay — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:59:59 GMT

Outsourcing has been an integral part of Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance ecosystem for decades. It has supported growth, accelerated market entry and allowed firms to focus their internal resources on underwriting, risk and strategic decision-making. For many insurers, outsourcing remains one of the most effective ways to operate efficiently in a highly regulated environment.

Hybrid Funds are Redefining Liquidity Management in Private Markets

Jonathan Sherman — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:02 GMT

Liquidity is the defining promise of hybrid funds. For investors, the appeal is straightforward, with faster capital deployment, periodic redemption opportunities and greater flexibility than traditional drawdown structures have historically offered.

Building Wire Processing Controls for an Era of Convincing Fraud

Anthony Cerroni — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:43:32 GMT

The most sophisticated wire fraud attempts today do not announce themselves. They look like any other routine interaction.

Inside the Multi-Manager Playbook for 2026

Mastan Momin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Multi-strategy hedge funds have been the primary growth driver in the industry over the past decade. Strong risk-adjusted returns, diversification benefits and a model that scales across strategies and geographies have made them a primary destination for allocator capital in the global $5 trillion hedge fund sector. But as the sector matures, a new set of operational and strategic priorities is emerging.

2026 Regulatory Developments Strengthen Jersey’s Competitive Edge

Anna Malorey — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

As global private capital continues to scale, fund managers are placing increasing emphasis on jurisdictions that can deliver regulatory certainty, operational efficiency and international credibility. In this context, Jersey’s 2026 regulatory developments reinforce its position as a leading offshore hub, offering a pragmatic alternative to both EU and offshore peers.

Evaluating Alternative Investment Data Management Solutions

Jeff Cohen — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

As the adoption of alternative investment data platforms gains momentum, firms face the new challenge of determining which approach best aligns with their operating model and long-term strategy. The selection decision has become increasingly consequential, with implications that compound as portfolios grow and workflows become more entrenched. What often separates platforms in practice is not technology alone, but the depth of service expertise behind it and the degree to which operational ownership genuinely transfers from client to provider.

Why Mutual Fund-to-ETF Conversions Keep Gaining Ground

Abhilash Viswanathan — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:02 GMT

Mutual fund-to-exchange traded fund (ETF) conversions are no longer a niche strategy for asset managers. In 2025 alone, approximately 60 conversions were completed, a record high according to ETFdb, reflecting how firmly this path has entered mainstream product strategy.