Why Outsourcing Makes Sense

Fund managers are increasingly outsourcing administrative operations in order to focus on adding value to assets and investor relations, says Head of Alternative Investments,  Simon Burgess. *

*Article first published in Private Equity International 31 May, 2021

How would you describe the current level of administrative outsourcing in private equity?

Europe has historically had a high level of outsourcing compared to the US, largely due to the expertise required to manage the different rules in individual member states. However, on both sides of the Atlantic, we are now seeing a greater expectation that the fund manager focuses on its core areas of expertise rather than getting distracted by ancillary functions.