Investment firms manage a wide range of complex contracts, including those related to trade and financing, vendors, investors, transactions, and NDAs. Each carries contract terms that various teams must act on, from operations and accounting to...

For investment firms, trade and financing agreements sit at the intersection of legal, accounting, operations, and trading functions. Yet in many investment firms, these teams still operate in silos: Legal negotiates contracts, interprets rights...

For investment firms aiming to grow from their first SMA to a full platform with one or more commingled fund vehicles, scalable infrastructure is essential. As allocators raise the bar on operational expectations, managers must move quickly and...

At Quadrangle, we’ve written extensively about how data can reshape the contract negotiation process—helping teams segment deals, benchmark terms, and make smarter decisions. But one of the most powerful and often overlooked tools in our analytics toolkit is trend...

Before the first draft of a trading agreement ever hits your inbox, counterparties will request a suite of onboarding materials to satisfy regulatory and internal compliance checks. Preparing these materials in advance can help avoid delays, reduce back-and-forth, and...

A Compliance Checklist for Investment FirmsVendor relationships power your operations—but if your agreements do not conform with compliance requirements, they may be your biggest hidden liability. With evolving regulations including DORA, GDPR, and S-P, SEC...

In today’s investment landscape, institutional investors expect more than just performance—they demand visibility into how the investment manager operates its business. Visibility is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s a core part of investor due diligence. A key...

In contract negotiations, having access to the right data — and knowing how to interpret it — can be the difference between securing favorable terms or leaving value on the table. One of the most effective ways to strengthen a negotiation strategy is through...

Meeting your payment and delivery obligations doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. Many agreements, such as prime brokerage, term commitments, derivative agreements and fund administration agreements contain provisions that allow banks and vendors to terminate the...

Investment firms thrive on efficiency, precision, and strategic partnerships. Yet, managing contracts across multiple vendors can quickly become a complex and time-consuming challenge. With each vendor agreement carrying unique terms, deadlines, and compliance...

Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) have been shaking things up in the derivatives world, adding layers of compliance that investment firms can't afford to ignore. Understanding and tackling them head-on can save you from major operational headaches. Given the approaching...

Contract compliance is an important daily obligation for investment firms. As requirements imposed by regulators and clients grow, traditional contract tracking methods are ever more prone to result in delays or errors in complying with the terms of these...

Data analytics has transformed investment management, aiding portfolio selection and risk management. Yet, contract negotiations—a crucial aspect of financial operations—are often stuck in the past, relying on precedent and intuition instead of hard data. The same...

Obligation ManagementAsset managers oversee a range of critical agreements with investors, including Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and Side Letters. These agreements outline contractual obligations that must be diligently tracked and fulfilled to maintain...

Task management is a critical yet often underappreciated component of investment management firms’ workflows. From trade and financing agreements to vendor and investor documentation, every document contains key deadlines and deliverable obligations that must be met...

As the new year begins, investment management firms should take an active approach to ensure their operations are streamlined and compliant. Here's a checklist of critical items to review and address:1. Counterparty RelationshipsCounterparty relationships are...

What is AI?Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the use of machines and algorithms to simulate human intelligence. In the financial and legal sectors, AI is revolutionizing the way organizations analyze contracts, manage compliance, and make data-driven decisions....

In today’s fast-paced and highly regulated business environment, adopting a well-defined contract management process has never been more critical. Contracts often contain complex terms, strict deadlines, and critical rights and obligations that, if mismanaged, can...

The operational success of today’s investment management firms is increasingly dependent on the relationships they cultivate with their external service providers. From data providers to outsourced CFOs to administrators to compliance consultants, these and other...

Within the high-stakes environment of investment firms, securing key partnerships and services is crucial to driving success. Yet, many firms mistakenly view the signing of contracts with these key providers as the final step. In reality, contract execution is just...

Today, investment firms are more vulnerable than ever to data breaches, making the protection of client data a top priority. With sensitive financial and personal information at stake, maintaining the security of this data is crucial, particularly in contract...

Why You Need Term CommitmentsThe evolving financial landscape, shaped by new regulations and market events, has pushed institutional investors to demand greater security in the form of committed financing. This pressure has prompted investment managers to secure...

As the private equity landscape continues to evolve, regulatory oversight has become a focal point for firms globally. From financial services to healthcare, industries are experiencing a surge in new regulations designed to protect stakeholders, increase...