- The smart money is choosing co-sourcing for fund servicesWritten by: Mike Trinkaus GPs that can keep control of their data while partnering with a top service provider will be best prepared for tougher economic conditions and compliance requirements, writes 4Pines Fund Services’ Michael … Read more
- PE firms look to co-sourcing for increased flexibility and controlWith a greater regulatory burden and investor expectations for speedy data requests, PE firms are collaborating with admins to co-source operations. Read the original article here.
- It will take more than technology for private capital to make up for the accountant shortageCFOs at private capital firms are wasting time and money on the wrong approaches to fintech. When assessing a fund service provider or administrator, look at the people first, writes Bob Chowaniec, COO of 4Pines … Read more
- The SEC’s new rules on outsourcing make big winners out of co-sourcing service providersThe most innovative fintechs mitigate the new burdens that arise from the SEC’s proposed oversight requirements, believes Michael Trinkaus CEO, 4Pines Fund Services. By Mike Trinkaus Read the original article by here. Fund managers and … Read more
- Ark launches fund ops platformWith investors asking for greater transparency, the new platform streamlines investor reporting, allocations, capital calls and portfolio accounting. Read the full article here.
- As budgets run short, data can diagnose inefficiencies, then fix themFor asset managers not in the business of deploying robust data systems themselves, service providers can handle their data and optimising efficiencies using AI, machine learning and other tools can analyse to gain insights, writes … Read more
- General Ledger, Meet Distributed Ledger: Blockchain Is the New Compliance ToolNew cyber threats, data regulations, the 24/7 global market and increasing competition, especially from disruptive fintech companies, drive asset managers, private equity firms and others to reconsider blockchain, its uses and its potential. By Bob … Read more
- Automating the paper chase and unlocking value in fund administrationThe digital revolution in financial services extends to the back-office, too, writes Bob Balfe is Chief Technology Officer at 4Pines Fund Services, who argues that when it comes to routine work like document intake, saving … Read more
- The pendulum has swungThe recent noise coming from the SEC is largely measured and unsurprising; as the asset class matures of course it should adhere to stricter oversight But what are the drivers behind the onslaught of proposed … Read more
- What can private capital CFOs learn from chipmakers?Chat applications have become absolutely necessary in the hybrid working age. But 4Pines Fund Services’ Bob Chowaniec says these programs can serve as much more than just substitutions for in-person chats. Read the full article … Read more
- What do financial players need for ESG success? Start with standards.By Mike Trinkaus Despite considerable and not unwarranted skepticism, there’s a “tsunami of money” flowing into ESG-friendly companies and instruments. That’s according to the head of Singapore’s largest bank. That same storm is hitting Wall Street, the Square Mile and financial hubs … Read more
- What are the new digital foundations of private capital?By Mike Trinkaus The table stakes for fund administrators haven’t changed. Fund managers, private equity firms and others will always want responsive service, accurate and timely reporting, and compliance. But table stakes aren’t enough, as … Read more
- When ‘Data is King,’ automated systems can be the crown jewelsNo longer science fiction, the skilled use of data automation can give investment managers a big competitive advantage By Michael Trinkaus Automation long ago ceased being the stuff of science fiction stories. But it still … Read more
- In fund services, CFOs are our people. Put them first.To promote the strongest business partnerships, build a team of people who have walked in your clients’ shoes. By Michael Trinkaus To maintain a good life or a flourishing empire, Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius advised readers nearly 2,000 years ago to “Look well into thyself; there … Read more
- How PE CFOs are revisiting fears of WashingtonThe private capital community is watching the new administration and Congress closely. Changes to the tax code and other financial legislation continue to unfold. The question is how significantly new provisions could force changes to … Read more
- 4Pines CEO Michael Trinkaus: Manual Sub Docs Are Not A Necessary Evil4Pines Fund Services’ CEO Michael Trinkaus recently nailed why 45-page fund subscription documents and manual data-entry are still tolerated at more funds than an outsider would imagine. “It’s just being able to be nimble and … Read more
- It’s all about people!All I can say is WOW!!!! Time certainly waits for nobody, and 4Pines is no exception to the rule. I thought for sure I’d have posted another blog entry by now, but unfortunately that hasn’t … Read more
- Welcome to 4Pines Fund ServicesHi everyone!! My name is Mike Trinkaus and I’m the CEO and Co-Founder of 4Pines Fund Services. Before I go into who and what we are at 4Pines, I’ll preface this first post with I’ve … Read more