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The Evolution of Separately Managed Accounts

BLOGS. May 22, 2026

The Evolution of Separately Managed Accounts

Separately managed accounts (SMAs) are no longer a niche structure—they’re increasingly becoming a core part of how allocators access strategies and how managers raise capital.

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BLOGS. May 5, 2026

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CLOs in Ireland − The Importance of Local Expertise

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Data Readiness Defines AI Success in Private Markets

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How Middle Office Outsourcing Is Changing for Fund Managers

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AI in Dealmaking Has Crossed the Tipping Point

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BLOGS. April 22, 2026

Fixed Income VCAs Demand More Than Back Office Support

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BLOGS. April 21, 2026

Tackling 5 Challenges in Bank Loan & Private Credit Accounting

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BLOGS. April 21, 2026

Private Markets in 2026 − Why Readiness Beats Timing

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BLOGS. April 20, 2026

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BLOGS. April 17, 2026

The Maturity Gap Holding Back AI in Asset Management

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BLOGS. April 16, 2026

Hybrid Funds Are No Longer an Experiment

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BLOGS. April 15, 2026

Why Enterprise AI Needs Open Governance Standards Now

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BLOGS. April 13, 2026

The Impact of Retro vs Prospective Accounting on Insurance Portfolios

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BLOGS. April 10, 2026

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BLOGS. April 8, 2026

Navigating the Five Cs in Private Credit Risk Management

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BLOGS. April 6, 2026

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BLOGS. March 31, 2026

SMA Prioritization in 2026 and Beyond

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BLOGS. March 30, 2026

Solvency II Review − From Regulatory Change to Balance-Sheet Advantage

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BLOGS. March 26, 2026

Separately Managed Accounts Enter the Age of Discipline

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BLOGS. March 26, 2026

The Transformation of Alternative Investment Data Management

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BLOGS. March 25, 2026

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BLOGS. March 24, 2026

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BLOGS. March 20, 2026

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BLOGS. February 26, 2026

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BLOGS. February 26, 2026

Why Real Estate Fund Managers Need to Rethink Their Operating Model

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BLOGS. February 25, 2026

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BLOGS. February 24, 2026

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BLOGS. February 19, 2026

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BLOGS. February 3, 2026

Key Considerations for Launching a Hedge Fund in the UAE

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BLOGS. February 2, 2026

Retirement Income Solutions – 2026 Outlook

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BLOGS. January 28, 2026

How the PSLRA Reshaped Securities Litigation Over 30 Years

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BLOGS. January 27, 2026

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BLOGS. January 7, 2026

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BLOGS. December 22, 2025

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Digital Quality Measures – Turning Challenges into Opportunity

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BLOGS. December 18, 2025

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BLOGS. December 17, 2025

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BLOGS. December 16, 2025

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BLOGS. December 10, 2025

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BLOGS. November 21, 2025

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BLOGS. November 19, 2025

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BLOGS. November 18, 2025

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BLOGS. November 17, 2025

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BLOGS. November 10, 2025

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The Evolving Landscape of Middle East Family Offices

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BLOGS. October 30, 2025

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BLOGS. October 28, 2025

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BLOGS. October 27, 2025

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BLOGS. October 24, 2025

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BLOGS. October 23, 2025

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BLOGS. October 22, 2025

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BLOGS. October 21, 2025

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BLOGS. October 9, 2025

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BLOGS. September 25, 2025

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BLOGS. August 26, 2025

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BLOGS. August 19, 2025

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BLOGS. March 21, 2025

Navigating Private Wealth Distribution in a Changing Market

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Operational Strategies for Effective D-SNPs – Eligibility & Enrollment

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BLOGS. February 18, 2025

Evolving Retirement Solutions for a Changing World

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Managing Operational Risk for Institutional Asset Allocators

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