Turning chaos into clarity: The challenge of private markets data

Private market fund managers have become increasingly sophisticated in their use of data. But keeping pace with the growing demand for information from investors and regulators is a never-ending challenge.

While private market fund managers are not short of data, Colm Doyle, Head of Solutions EMEA says the data they receive is often not in standardised formats. Many funds are awash with information from spreadsheets to PDFs, emails, and even filing cabinets filled with paper. Meanwhile, the market of third-party information is fragmented, with multiple suppliers, not to mention multiple methodologies.

Effective data management is a vital tool for fund managers looking to improve their efficiency and deliver the best possible returns to clients. 

Institutional and retail investors are taking a greater interest in private markets, but these potential investors are used to public markets, where data is standardised and benchmarks are well-established. Regulators, too, are looking for funds to provide greater transparency and data standardisation.

However, building sophisticated and truly scalable data management in-house is a daunting task. An established service provider like SEI, which serves a wide range of funds and operates globally, can assist in providing a highly effective and cost-efficient solution.

With a trusted partner delivering data management, fund managers are in better position to meet client and regulatory demands and leverage that data for improved investment performance.