Private Equity Fund Administration
Empowering growth with a global, end-to-end solution
Fund administration has evolved from a simple task to a complex, intensive activity. CSC has worked with private equity funds of all sizes, structures, and investment strategies, ranging from emerging managers and first-time funds to those with multi-billion-dollar commitments.
As a single-source provider for operational and compliance services across the fund lifecycle, we go far beyond traditional administrators to enhance back-and middle-office operational efficiencies.
Services
Our services are tailored to our clients’ requirements, from bespoke investor reporting to regulatory compliance services. We form strong partnerships with our clients from the outset of the relationship.
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Implementation and integration of systems, processes, and general ledger setup
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Assistance with cash and custodian account opening with banks
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Preparation of reporting templates and timelines
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Maintain books and records in accordance with local GAAP or IFRS
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Reconciliation of the general ledger accounts
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Preparation and maintenance of the annual expense budget
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NAV calculation as mandated by the offering document or service level agreement
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Customizable performance reporting
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Capital call and distribution calculations
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Computation of management fees and carried interest
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Support multiple waterfall models
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Preparation of annual financial statements with supporting work papers
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Capital account schedules
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Prepare and distribute investor capital activity notices including commitments, capital calls, and distributions
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Generation and distribution of partner capital account statements
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Monitoring and payment of investor cash movements
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Distribution of quarterly and annual audited financial statements
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Maintain limited partner database with contact and wire information
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Providing investor tax reporting including FATCA and CRS
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Liaison with auditor with regards to supporting documents and audit timelines
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Preparation of draft notes to financial statements
Awards
Best Hedge Fund Administration 2025
Global Custodian
Best Private Equity Fund Administration 2024
Global Custodian
Best Hedge Fund Platform 2024
WithIntelligence
2024 SPV Administrator of the Year
GlobalCapital
Best Capital Drawdowns & Distributions 2023
Global Custodian
Best Shadow Accounting 2023
WithIntelligence
Best PE Fund Administration Client Service 2021
Global Custodian
Resources
SPV Global Outlook 2026
LP demand and operational complexity are reshaping the SPV model
Future Private Capital CFO 2026
How CFOs are becoming the architects of operational trust
Distribution Waterfalls
Related services
Private equity structures may include acquisition, holding, or co-investment SPVs alongside the fund. CSC’s SPV Management services support the formation and ongoing administration of these legal entities, while our Fund Administration services support fund accounting, investor services, and reporting.