The alternative investments technology market is still considered young and highly diverse, driving varied technology needs. Few players can address the needs of the entire market, while new specialized providers continue to emerge, making choices even more complex. Investors now demand more rigorous due diligence, greater access to senior management, and more detailed, frequent data reports before committing to funds. In response, firms must be agile, ready to reassess, and revamp their operations and practices.
Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap is tailored for investment professionals, managers, and technologists navigating this evolving landscape. It explores how technology enhances management and investment processes, helping firms maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency. The book provides insights into leveraging technology for better decision-making, improved efficiency, and enhanced investor outcomes. As technology integration in alternative investments evolves, staying informed is essential. This book serves as an indispensable guide to thriving in this dynamic environment.
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Professional Reference
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16 s/w Abbildungen, 16 s/w Zeichnungen, 9 s/w Tabellen
9 Tables, black and white; 16 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 161 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-032-76388-0 (9781032763880)
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Ankur Agarwal has worked in the technology sector for nearly 24 years and is currently the co-founder and chief technology officer at PE Front Office. Previously, Ankur was the Enterprise Architect with Actis, a private equity firm with a focus on emerging markets, where he was responsible for the technology arm of all the business systems of the firm. At Actis, Ankur played a key role in defining and owning business systems landscape and delivery including off- the- shelf and bespoke solutions from both technical and functional perspective.
Prior to this, Ankur was at Sapient Corporation (now Publicis Sapient), a consulting company providing business, marketing, and technology services to the clients, and worked as a lead program architect on several large engagements for clients in various business domains like insurance, travel, media, and telecom.
Ankur has employed his leadership skills and technology expertise to define, design, and implement many large and complex business solutions internationally, across many sectors and, for last 15 years, has been focused on alternative investments technology. During his career he has worked with organizations such as Lloyds of London, Hilton Hotels, General Motors, Avis, News International, Ares Asia, PAG, Edelweiss Alternatives, SIDBI, Sanari Capital, Chiratae Ventures, Samara Capital, 27four Investment Managers, SC Lowy, Silverdale Group, and RMB Ventures.
1. Overview of Alternative Investments 2. Alternative Investments: Global Market 3. Technology Landscape in Alternative Investments 4. Technology Dilemma 1: What to Automate? 5. Technology Dilemma 2: What Services/Solutions to Choose? 6. Technology Dilemma 3: Where to Run the Systems? 7. Technology Dilemma 4: Is Automation Worth the Cost? 8. Technology Dilemma 5: How to Access the Systems? 9. Technology Dilemma 6: How to Approach Technology Transformation? 10. Technology Trends Relevant to Alternative Investments Management
