Why culture could be the missing link in private equity's data challenges

Available data for alternative assets is expanding at top speed, handing managers a goldmine of information and arming them to make savvy investment moves and fine-tune operational efficiencies. Ensuring transparency, quality, and data accessibility has never been more important for general partners (GPs). Yet the tidal wave of data that organizations are handling poses a significant challenge for private equity firms. Many find themselves struggling to consolidate large volumes of data from disparate, siloed sources. Projections suggest that by 2027, 55 percent of all global asset management revenues be derived from alternative assets. Despite persistent market fluctuations, the demand for alternative investments… [Continue Reading]