Debt as an asset: Navigating refinancing risk and opportunity in 2026
CRE’s “tale of two debt markets” is unfolding – and data visibility will decide who benefits. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook, the debt markets are splitting in two. On one side, legacy loans – many originated in 2021–2022 – are straining under higher-for-longer rates, tight spreads, and maturing debt-service coverage requirements. Over half of global CRE leaders surveyed said they […]
The middle office is becoming a strategic growth engine for modern CFOs
Why private markets firms are rethinking their operating models – and how a unified data platform unlocks new efficiency, transparency, and scale For decades, private markets firms have treated the middle office as a back-of-house function: necessary, operational, and largely invisible. But that playbook no longer works. As the Private Funds CFO Insights 2026 report makes clear, the middle office […]
Evergreen & private wealth funds are rising fast – but most firms aren’t operationally ready
Why the shift toward private wealth is accelerating – and why operational infrastructure will determine who wins this new capital channel The private markets fundraising landscape is shifting underfoot. While institutional capital remains foundational, the next wave of growth is increasingly coming from private wealth, retail-access vehicles, and evergreen fund structures. The Private Funds CFO Insights 2026 report highlights this trend: The opportunity is […]
AI is inevitable for private markets – but it only works with clean, centralized data
Why CFOs see AI as a competitive advantage – and why data readiness is the barrier holding most firms back Artificial intelligence has entered private markets with remarkable speed. It’s in nearly every strategic plan, every board conversation, every operating committee meeting. Yet despite the momentum, the Private Funds CFO Insights 2026 report reveals something striking: Not a single CFO surveyed believes their […]
With LP scrutiny on the rise, reporting speed and accuracy now define CRE investor trust
How CFOs can keep pace with accelerating demands, and why data discipline is becoming the new differentiator LP scrutiny isn’t just increasing – it’s accelerating. According to the Private Funds CFO Insights 2026 report, nearly half of CFOs say LP scrutiny of their operating model has risen over the past three years. And the pressure is coming from all sides: deeper due diligence, […]
Where the smart money’s going: Data-driven decisions across CRE sectors
Data centers, logistics, office, and housing are all evolving – but only agile firms can see the opportunities clearly. Market momentum may be uneven, but opportunities are everywhere. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook, optimism is returning to the property markets. Digital economy assets are surging, industrial may be near an inflection, office is stabilizing, and needs-based housing remains resilient. But capital is […]