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Impact of AI in Hedge Fund Outsourcing Solutions By: Dhanita Arora  February 12, 2026 Share:        In recent times,  hedge fund outsourcing  has been perceived as an operational requirement where cost reductions, internal controls, and regulatory requirements are critical. This appears to be changing with the impact of technology on the future competitive environment. In 2025, almost 46% of hedge funds are using AI in data, analytics, and compliances compared to just 18% in 2024. This indicates that hedge fund outsourcing is moving mainstream. Consequently, with strategy and data complexity increasing, hedge fund outsourcing services are shifting from efficiency to performance and insights, driven by the rapid expansion of hedge fund software that incorporates AI. From Traditional Outsourcing to AI-Enabled Operating Models Hedge fund outsourcing has traditionally focused on traditional, clearly defined areas of fund operation, including fund accountin...

Types of Financial Models and Their Practical Uses By: Utkarsh Kaushik  February 9, 2026 Share:        In the last ten years, the position of  financial models  has experienced a paradigm shift. From being static spreadsheets designed to provide answers to very specific valuation or forecasting queries, types of financial model have transformed into decision engines, dynamically connected to strategy, risk management, execution, and optimization. With this paradigm shift, the concept of financial models itself has to be broadened. In addition to its mathematical formulation, the nature of different types of financial model is also determined by their integration with business processes. Notably, this transition from individual calculating aids to integrated decision-making tools is a result of the changing nature and needs of the markets in view. The evolving markets for financial services involve a condition characterised by a sense of increased uncer...

Private Equity Fund Administration Outsourcing for Scalable Growth By: Nitin Kumar  February 5, 2026 Share:        Private equity firms are now operating in an environment where size, speed, and compliance are essential for success. As private equity funds continue to grow and their investors continue to come from all over the world, operational issues have become much more challenging. The reporting cycles continue to become shorter, the need for transparency in data continues to increase, and the need for compliance continues to grow. In this environment,  private equity  fund administration outsourcing has moved from a cost-saving exercise to a way of doing business. The latest reports from PwC and Deloitte indicate that fund managers currently devote a substantial amount of their internal resources to non-investment activities such as accounting, investor reporting, and regulatory filings. By outsourcing these functions, managers can devote more ti...