--- title: STP Blog | Fund Admin (3) description: Fund Admin | The latest updates and insights from STP (3) --- [![STP\_header\_logo](https://blog.stpis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/STP%20Growth%20Child/STP_header_logo.png?width=75&height=94&name=STP_header_logo.png "STP_header_logo")](http://stpis.com) - [FAQs](https://stpis.com/faqs-fund-administration-compliance-managed-services/) - [About](https://stpis.com/about/) - [About STP](https://stpis.com/about/) - [History](https://stpis.com/history/) - [Team](https://stpis.com/people/) - [STP Careers](https://stpis.com/careers/) - [STP Culture](https://stpis.com/careers/culture/) - [Benefits](https://stpis.com/careers/benefits/) - [Diversite, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)](https://stpis.com/careers/deib/) - [Hiring Process](https://stpis.com/careers/hiring-process/) [Portal Login](https://portal.stpis.com/) [Connect With Us](https://stpis.com/connect-with-us/) - [Who We Serve](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/) - [Institutional Managers Investment operations services and innovative software for the front, middle, and back office.](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/institutional-managers/) - [Wealth Managers Custom and turnkey asset management programs to grow assets and support clients.](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/wealth-managers/) - [Emerging Managers Best-in-class full service solution to springboard your startup to the next level.](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/emerging-managers/) - [Private Fund Advisors Comprehensive suite of fund administration, compliance, account and investor reporting services](https://stpis.com/who-we-serve/private-fund-advisors/) - [What We Do](https://stpis.com/services/) - [Investment Operations Outsourcing End-to-end investment operations and trading services.](https://stpis.com/services/investment-operations-outsourcing/) - [Fund Services Complete suite of services that deliver best-in-class fund administration.](https://stpis.com/services/fund-administration-services/) - [Compliance Services Get oversight that keeps you compliant and ready for changing regulatory requirements.](https://stpis.com/services/compliance/) - [Managed Services Designed to reduce operational burden, streamline workflows, and help you scale without adding headcount.](https://stpis.com/services/managed-services/) - [Trade Settlements Streamline processes, increase efficiency, and mitigate risk with post-trade settlement services.](https://stpis.com/services/trade-settlements/) - [Reconciliation Services Automate reconciliation tasks and strengthen oversight with reconciliation dashboards.](https://stpis.com/services/reconciliation/) - [BluePrint](https://stpis.com/blueprint/) - [Why STP](https://stpis.com/why-stp/) - [STP Knowledge Hub](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/) - [Perspectives Fresh, original STP content written by members of our team, covering a broad range of topics.](https://blog.stpis.com/blog) - [STP in the News Our take on industry articles and topics written by our colleagues across the financial services space.](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/in-the-news/) - [Case Studies Explore real-world success stories that highlight how we've helped clients overcome challenges, drive growth, and achieve their goals.](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/case-studies/) - [Strategic Insights Stay ahead of regulatory changes, operational challenges, and industry shifts. Download our strategic insights to equip your firm with expert guidance on compliance, operations, and growth strategies.](https://stpis.com/stp-knowledge-hub/strategic-insights/) # STP Blog The latest updates and insights from STP Investment Services [![](https://blog.stpis.com/hubfs/imgi_10_shutterstock_2494465581-1024x574.png)](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/reflections-on-2025-rethinking-how-investment-firms-build-for-whats-next) [Compliance](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/tag/compliance), [Fund Admin](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/tag/fund-admin) ## [Reflections on 2025: Rethinking How Investment Firms Build for What’s Next](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/reflections-on-2025-rethinking-how-investment-firms-build-for-whats-next) [Rachel Pham](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/author/rachel-pham) Dec 2025 [Read more](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/reflections-on-2025-rethinking-how-investment-firms-build-for-whats-next) [![](https://blog.stpis.com/hubfs/shutterstock_2576344723.jpg)](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/the-new-reality-of-secondaries-liquidity-valuation-and-a-market-in-transition) [Fund Admin](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/tag/fund-admin) ## [The New Reality of Secondaries: Liquidity, Valuation, and a Market in Transition](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/the-new-reality-of-secondaries-liquidity-valuation-and-a-market-in-transition) [David Goldstein, Director, Product – Fund Services](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/author/david-goldstein) Nov 2025 For many years, I’ve had the habit (good or bad, depending on how you look at it) of starting my day... [Read more](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/the-new-reality-of-secondaries-liquidity-valuation-and-a-market-in-transition) [![](https://blog.stpis.com/hubfs/imgi_1_shutterstock_2303744865-1024x683.jpg)](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/four-essentials-for-a-smarter-hedge-fund-launch) [Fund Admin](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/tag/fund-admin) ## [Four Essentials for a Smarter Hedge Fund Launch](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/four-essentials-for-a-smarter-hedge-fund-launch) [David Goldstein, Director, Product – Fund Services](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/author/david-goldstein) Nov 2025 Launching a hedge fund takes more than a strong investment thesis. 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[Read more](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/operational-due-diligence-doing-it-right-the-first-time) [![](https://blog.stpis.com/hubfs/imgi_2_shutterstock_2191721063-1024x683.png)](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/what-does-backup-really-mean-ask-your-service-provider-these-6-questions) [Fund Admin](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/tag/fund-admin) ## [What Does “Backup” Really Mean? Ask Your Service Provider These 6 Questions](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/what-does-backup-really-mean-ask-your-service-provider-these-6-questions) [Emily Strickland](https://blog.stpis.com/blog/author/emily-strickland) Sep 2025 When your dedicated point of contact goes on vacation, takes leave, or simply has a packed day—what ... 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