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AI Fund Operations: Driving Trust Through Explainability By: Tanya Jain  October 23, 2025 Share:        Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the working engine of contemporary funds. From portfolio analysis to compliance tracking, automation is reducing operational turnaround time by 40–60% among leading  asset managers . But as they race to implement, one vital question takes center stage in C-suite meetings: Can we believe what AI is reporting? In AI fund operations, explainable AI (XAI) is becoming the connector between speed and accountability. It makes sure that all AI-based decisions—whether from NAV validation, transaction screening, or investment scoring. They are traceable, auditable, and justifiable. To the top fund executives, explainability is not a technicality. It is the cornerstone of governance, investor trust, and operational integrity. The New AI Imperative in Fund Operations: From Efficiency to Explainability The function of A...

  KYC Due Diligence Trends and Best Practices 2025 By: Prabhash Choudhary  October 21, 2025 Share:        In today’s active financial environment, regulators and investors are supervising institutions on an ongoing basis. Accountable measures such as transparency, anti-fraud measures, and verifying the identity of applicants are imperative to ensure the market and other participants have confidence. This is the very essence of   KYC due diligence . It supports financial institutions in minimizing the risk of money laundering and possible reputational harm associated with the financing of terrorist activities through the application of identity verification, risk profiling, and ongoing monitoring. Deloitte’s survey in 2024 found that 70% of global banks allocated more than 15% of their compliance budget to market oversight, which meant KYC investments were an investment in real regulatory technology, committed to the process of reporting under KYC as it...

  ESG Integration: A New Growth Edge for Real Estate Firms By: Nitin Kumar  October 16, 2025 Share:        With buildings contributing nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, sustainability is no longer optional but a business imperative. Making the thinking forward for real estate firms’ compliance is no more a regulatory obligation but a strategic advantage. Carbon credits allow the  real estate  firms to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions. It is by investing in projects that reduce or eliminate an equal amount of carbon production. The shifting framework of the ESG structure is now observing a shift from a cost center to a growth driver for the real estate industry. Utilizing the major shift, integrating ESG frameworks, and leveraging carbon credits. They are projected to reach $50 million by 2030 (McKinsey), developers, along with asset managers, are turning regulatory pressure into financial upside. How Real Estate Firms Are Acting ...