RESEARCH PAPER
Discover How Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is Transforming the Alternatives Lifecycle
As private market investments surge, operational complexity is reaching a breaking point. Legacy systems, manual processes, and fragmented data are no longer sustainable. The industry needs a new standard—and fast.
In this report from iCapital, you’ll learn about:
The three foundational pillars of scalable infrastructure—standardization, automation, and connectivity—and how DLT can eliminate reconciliation bottlenecks. You’ll also get a four-step roadmap to building your DLT business case, plus real-world insights from iCapital’s onboarding of over 100 funds.
Who should read this:
Anyone looking to future-proof their alternative investment operations
General Partners
Fund Administrators
Wealth Managers
Custodians
Financial Advisors
LPs
Preview what’s inside
Multi-enterprise Connectivity & Collaboration Through DLT
Distributed ledger technology (DLT), often associated with blockchain technology, has emerged as a transformative force across multiple industries, and is an ideal fit for solving the underlying data challenges described above. At its core, DLT enables a decentralized and immutable record of transactions, which brings significant advantages to the alternatives market. The potential benefits include:
1. Connecting and Standardizing Industry Data:
A major advantage of DLT is its ability to standardize data formats and protocols across different platforms. In an industry where disparate systems are often used to manage essential aspects of the fund lifecycle, having a common translation layer that connects to each firm’s unique data models and workflows can lead to improved interoperability and smoother operations. This standardization can ultimately enhance communication between fund sponsors, investors, fund administrators and transfer agents, custodians, and other stakeholders.
2. Minimizing Reconciliations
3. Decentralized Ownership of Data
4. A Foundation for Future Innovation
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