The Inflection Point – Scaling Hedge Fund Infrastructure Amid Investment Complexity

Panel discussion as part of the Hedgeweek Insights webinar series.

Tune in to hear experts from SS&C Advent, Hedgeweek, Pictet Asset Management, and Ironshield Capital Management discuss how firms are adapting their operational models and which capabilities matter most.

Talking points include:

• Infrastructure is now a pre-sale differentiator: 85% prioritize it before $250m AUM, while 47% consider it critical pre-launch.
• Structural complexity is growing: 82% made changes, including expanding SMAs, fund structures, and asset classes.
• Due diligence challenges shift with scale: Smaller managers face allocator scrutiny, while larger funds navigate SMAs and fund complexity.
• Infrastructure held up under volatility: 71% say it met expectations during 2024–25 volatility; only 6% reported serious weaknesses.
• Scalability leads partner selection: 50% rank scaling with AUM growth as their top infrastructure priority.