by Alok Misra | May 18, 2017 | Fund of Funds, Mezzanine, Private Equity, Venture Capital
Private equity analysts often manage deal information on Excel spreadsheets, likely because Excel is familiar and available, or maybe because it appeals to their analytical sensibilities. It does work to a certain point. However, Excel is plagued with fundamental...
by Alok Misra | Nov 22, 2016 | Cloud Computing
Infosys is bracing for pressure on its U.S. business from anti-immigrant policies by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to a recent article. “Margins might be impacted in the near-term,” Chief Executive Vishal Sikka said, adding the company had...
by Alok Misra | Jun 9, 2016 | Asset Management, Fund of Funds, Hedge Fund, Mezzanine, Placement Agent, Private Equity, Private Equity Real Estate, Venture Capital
Alternative asset managers have seen their ranks explode over the last several years, due to a perfect storm of low interest rates, strong corporate growth and increased bank regulation. The number of active private equity firms has spiked 143 percent, while the...
by Alok Misra | May 12, 2016 | Asset Management, Fund of Funds, Hedge Fund, Mezzanine, Placement Agent, Private Equity, Private Equity Real Estate, Venture Capital
Placement agents are in vogue. There are tens of thousands of money managers and alternative asset fund managers that are totally dependent on them. In 2015, more than 50% of private equity funds that closed used a placement agent, according to Preqin. It isn’t hard...
by Alok Misra | Apr 21, 2016 | Wealth Management
Today’s ever more tech-centric world is changing the game for both clients and wealth managers. And client service is one of the key areas where the battle for a client’s wallet and mindshare is being waged. “For us, client service and advisor service...
