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Private Markets’ Next Stress Test: Liquidity, Access and the Hidden Operational Wars

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For most of their history, private markets have been a closed conversation between institutions, sovereigns and a narrow band of ultra‑wealthy families. That conversation is changing fast. Regulators, distributors and managers are actively prising open the gates, inviting a new strata of investors into asset classes that were never designed with “mass‑affluent” behaviour in mind.

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The Alpha Drain: Why Legacy Mutual Fund Plumbing is Sabotaging ETF Tax Efficiency

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The asset management industry is currently experiencing a massive migration. Trillions of dollars are flowing from traditional mutual funds into Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The primary catalyst driving this capital reallocation is not liquidity or transparency—it is tax efficiency. Yet, as traditional asset managers rush to launch ETF wrappers, a critical operational vulnerability is being ignored.

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Is your architecture ready for modern fund structures?

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For many emerging hedge fund managers, the biggest hurdle isn’t performance, it’s operational readiness. Strong fund operational architecture is often the deciding factor in whether a manager successfully clears operational due diligence before ever presenting investment results. That can feel daunting, especially for managers launching funds in 2026, but the good news is that this challenge is

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ETF share classes: Assembling the right infrastructure for launch

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When it comes to the roll-out of an ETF share class for an existing mutual fund, outsourcing partners can make the process a lot smoother and cheaper. A tightly orchestrated ecosystem of existing outsourced partners can be the foundation of not just one launch, but multiple launches across a mutual funds range. Right ecosystem, lower

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ETF Share Classes: What to think about before launch

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In this, our second bulletin on the operational challenges of ETF share classes, we provide further guidance for fund managers on what is required to make the share class work effectively, and the changes needed within your organisation. Truss Edge has a strong pedigree in supporting the operational needs of fund managers in both the

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ETF share classes: Is the fund management industry ready?

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The growing interest in ETF share classes represents a significant turning point in the way funds are likely to be structured. As billions of dollars continue to flow into ETFs, mutual funds and their service providers are grappling with a fundamental operational dilemma: how to retain investors who increasingly prefer the liquidity, transparency, and tax

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Your Portfolio and General Ledger Need to Be Fully in Sync

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For asset managers, the synchronization of portfolio and general ledger (GL) data is fundamental to operational integrity and investor trust. Portfolio and General Ledger Synchronization has become increasingly critical as portfolios diversify across asset classes and regulatory demands intensify. The Critical Role of Portfolio–GL Synchronization A fully synchronized portfolio and GL system ensures that every trade,

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Trade Economics and Accounting Work Better on a Single Platform

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Why Trade Economics and Accounting Belong on a Single Platform As asset management evolves, the integration of (trade) economics and accounting on a single platform — often referred to as an Integrated Economics and Accounting Platform — has emerged as a strategic imperative. This approach also supports best practices for maintaining a golden database, ensuring data accuracy and

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Best Practice for a “Golden Database” Requires an Independent Accounting System

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The concept of a “golden database”—a single, authoritative source of truth for all portfolio and accounting data—has become the gold standard for asset managers seeking operational excellence. However, achieving this ideal requires more than just data centralization; it demands an independent accounting system for a golden database that ensures accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Why a Golden

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