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$750B+
assets under administration
800+
funds under administration
Supporting 13 of the top 15 Private Equity firms
Quick on-boarding of investors
Complete service offering to alternative asset managers
Supported by leading funds technology
The global alternatives market went through unprecedented challenges in recent years. What you need from your service provider is a partnership approach – supporting your back and middle office operations as a reliable partner so that you can focus on value creation for your investors. We offer the most complete FAM product set to alternative fund managers supported by leading funds technology and serviced by an expert team.
Key Trends
- Increased focus on ESG and sustainability
- Streamlined client and investor journey
- Leveraging technology and data
- Increased regulatory requirements and reporting
Key services
We make life easier, more efficient and cost effective for you because we can provide everything you need in one place. You can view our key services below.
ESG
We set up fund ESG policies, procedures and disclosure documentation that allows clients to articulate their fund ESG strategy and comply with applicable regulations.
Fund Administration
We offer alternative fund services across private equity (PE), real estate (RE), infrastructure, debt and digital asset classes, managing a range of fund structures and investor reporting requirements.
AML/KYC
We carry out AML/KYC to confirm the identity of client LPs.
Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting
We provide an end-to-end multi-asset class portfolio monitoring solution for investors and portfolio managers. Our preference is to support across private markets investments, but where clients have a hybrid portfolio we can also support and add value.
Asset Servicing
We provide multi-jurisdictional performance and risk metric reporting and portfolio monitoring services to investors from asset managers/GPs to institutional investors, family offices and UHNW individuals or families.
Technology Services
At IQ-EQ, we understand that technology is crucial for generating alpha. We offer a suite of technology services, including our own proprietary platforms, to support your investment strategies.
AIFM
We are an Investor Services provider that assists global asset managers in establishing and operating UCITS & AIF structures across Europe. As part of IQ-EQ, our scale and global reach ensure our clients remain compliant with all legislation and jurisdictional regulations across diverse sectors and asset classes.
All services
We make life easier, more efficient and cost effective for you because we can provide everything you need in one place.
Why IQ-EQ for Fund & Asset Managers?
We make life easier, more efficient and cost effective for you because we can provide everything you need in one place. You can view our key services below.
- To help you expand your asset class offerings, we provide a comprehensive coverage of a range of asset classes, so you can be confident that we’ve got you covered. We cover all key fund/holding structures, domiciles and regulated platforms, as well as supporting fund managers, family offices and businesses with their back- and middle-office needs
- We understand that expanding your business into new markets can be daunting, which is why we offer geographic coverage in major markets. Our breadth of service offering is such that we can meet our clients’ administration, compliance and reporting requirements in full and on a global scale, removing the need to juggle and coordinate multiple providers
- We can help you meet your sustainability and ESG requirements by supporting you with exclusive technology platforms, strong partnerships, and market insights
- Our services and specialisms are underpinned by a robust global platform that includes a number of proprietary tech-enabled tools, each supported by in-house technical and technological experts. These range from IQ-EQ Cosmos, our end-to-end portfolio monitoring platform, to MaxComply, our best-in-class compliance management and investor onboarding SaaS
- IQ-EQ pioneered independent private capital administration in the early 2000s and our long-standing, deep expertise in the sector helps our clients to succeed. We act as a trusted partner to our clients; our teams are director-led and each senior team member has a minimum of 20 years’ experience
Fund and Asset Managers FAQs
What are fund and asset managers?
Fund and asset managers are professionals who invest on behalf of others, which can include retail clients, insurance companies, or high-net-worth individuals. They are experts in navigating the complexities of financial markets to manage investments effectively.
What does a fund and asset manager do?
Fund managers specialise in managing various types of investment funds, such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension funds.
They are responsible for devising investment strategies and managing portfolios to achieve the best possible returns for individual investors.
What are the key asset classes and fund types?
The main asset classes managed by fund and asset managers include equities, fixed income, cash or marketable securities, and commodities. Each class offers different risk and return characteristics.
Investment funds often focus on specific asset classes or a combination thereof to diversify investments. For example, real estate has emerged as a significant asset class, attracting attention from institutional investors and individual investors alike.
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