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The PE model appeared to provide additional flexibility and access to capital even during times of broad market distress, an outcome that can reasonably be expected to play out once again.

Automation can minimize mistakes and optimize carry, while still leaving GPs in control of this vital calculation, say Riyaz Gadiwalla, Rebecca Symonds and Scott Pearson of EWM Global.

Private assets automation is still in its earliest stages. But change is on the way, says the product executive responsible for the alternative fund services business at Brown Brothers Harriman, Chris McChesney.

Given the scrutiny around fees and expenses these days, GPs are careful in allocating travel and related expenses, but recording such costs and recovering these costs can be a complex process, says Noel Furniss of TripsWare.

Software and tech-enabled companies offer real rewards, provided GPs adequately vet both the technology and its market during due diligence, says A.J. Watson of Thinktiv