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Future standards: Institutional investors can define the systems that will shape the next era of investing
- March 1, 2026: Vol. 38, Number 3

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Future standards: Institutional investors can define the systems that will shape the next era of investing

by Robin Barone

Institutional investors must treat technology not as an optional upgrade, but as critical investment infrastructure that enables better decisions and stronger performance. A thoughtful review of in-house technology solutions delivers clear benefits. Technology creates a common source of knowledge across the organization, ensuring teams are not working from conflicting datasets or outdated information. That consistency supports accuracy, particularly when data feeds into multiple workflows such as manager evaluation, due diligence and portfolio reporting. The right systems also improve timeliness. Faster access to information allows teams to respond to opportunities or risks while it still matters. Finally, digital workflows enable scale. Institutions can manage larger, more diverse portfolios with similar staffing levels while maintaining strong governance and attention to detail. These are not perks. They are central to fulfilling fiduciary responsibility.

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