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…

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 worldwide. 

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.

When ‘Data is King,’ automated systems can be the crown jewels

No longer science fiction, the skilled use of data automation can give investment managers a big competitive advantage.

By Michael Trinkaus

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 

How PE CFOs are revisiting fears of Washington

The 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 private equity’s business model. And PE CFOs have been working on backup plans.

4Pines CEO Michael Trinkaus: Manual Sub Docs Are Not A Necessary Evil

4Pines 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 smart enough to implement the right automation that fits the right need,” said Trinkaus.

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 materialized.  However, we’ve been very busy building the company from a personnel and technology standpoint.  Both aspects are core tenants to the fabric of 4Pines so it’s important that we take our time and get it right.