Delivering Premium Fund Administration Services Across the Asia Pacific Region

As one of the most competitive and cost-driven fund administration markets, the Asia Pacific region presents unique challenges while also offering exciting opportunities for growth and diversification. NAV Fund Services expanded its services into APAC five years ago, establishing a Singapore location in 2020. Today, the firm also has offices and staff on the ground in Australia, India (GIFT City), Mauritius, and Philippines and is authorized to offer fund administration services in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. The firm works with a range of major alternative asset fund clients throughout APAC and has eight technology and service centers based in India.

"NAV has achieved exponential growth over the last two years in the Asia Pacific region," said NAV Assistant Vice President Utkarsh Sharma. "We've been successful in introducing our unique advantages to fund managers across the region seeking a client-focused partner with innovative technology solutions."

NAV is especially active in the major regional hubs of Singapore and Hong Kong, with sponsorships and a strong presence at industry events. The APAC team has also hosted more informal invitation-only gatherings to foster relationships with current and prospective clients, as well as potential professional partners like law firms, auditors, and banks. Be sure to keep an eye out for NAV at upcoming events in the APAC Region!

"We really like to get out of the office and move beyond the phone and email to make and reinforce relationships," Sharma said. "We've enjoyed learning more about fund management challenges in each financial center and talking about what's top of mind for financial professionals not only today, but as they plan future strategies."

In Singapore, those personal connections have resulted in multiple VCC launches, marquee client onboarding, and transitions from competitors. In Hong Kong, productive conversations with fund managers looking for scalable, technology-driven admin solutions have hit the mark as well.

Sharma cites several benefits NAV offers that resonate with prospective clients in the region. "The key strengths that make NAV a great fit for this market are our technology, premium services, responsive support, and competitive, transparent pricing."

NAV Technology Delivers Innovation and Scalability

At the top of the list of NAV's strengths according to Sharma is NAV's feature-rich technology platform, wholly developed by and proprietary to NAV. "We have more than 300 people on our IT staff with a commitment to continuous improvement of our platform, as well as creating innovative new features. We've introduced E-subscription, Data Room, and mobile apps that make launching, marketing, and managing a fund more efficient and provide investors with smooth onboarding and accessible performance reporting and support."

NAV's proprietary technology also supports the ability to scale as funds grow, from emerging funds with a few investors to multibillion dollar funds executing millions of trades daily. "There are administrators who can capably service one end of the spectrum or the other, but very few that are able to serve both well," Sharma said. "Because we develop and maintain our own technology, we have the flexibility to tailor solutions to meet individual client needs."

Premium Services & Support for All Fund Types and Sizes

With experience and expertise in all fund types and structures, NAV offers APAC funds a flexible choice for future expansion and diversification into new strategies. Sharma points to NAV's experience in one key segment as a particular strong point. "NAV is the leader in the high-growth digital assets space, offering purpose-built technology, fully automated DeFi solutions, comprehensive timely reporting, and proven experience and expertise in all digital asset fund strategies, including tokenized funds," Sharma said.

"Additionally, our global reach and ability to service cross-border fund flows via an integrated support model that incorporates experienced staff in Singapore, Philippines, Mauritius, and India is attractive to fund managers who are seeking reliably on time data report delivery and access to 24/7 support for rapid resolution of inquiries," Sharma said.

Tailored Pricing

NAV is committed to providing the highest quality and most cost-effective fund administration solutions. "We are recognized globally for our superior value for cost, offering all-inclusive pricing with no added set-up or onboarding fees," Sharma said. "Proposals feature a custom pricing model specific to each fund, transparently illustrating every service included in a clear fee structure."

"For fund managers considering switching to us from another administrator, we also have a really great opportunity unique to NAV to help inform and reinforce the decision to make a change. The exclusive NAV Trial gives prospective clients the opportunity to see the impact our solutions can have on their operations," Sharma said. "It's a hassle-free opportunity to experience our services firsthand at no cost or obligation."

Contact Us to Learn More
Whether you plan to launch a new APAC-domiciled fund or are looking for better services and support for your existing fund, contact Utkarsh Sharma to learn more about NAV's services, NAV Trial, or to schedule a demo:

UTKARSH SHARMA
Assistant Vice President
NAV Fund Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
D: +65 6034 1888 | P: +65 8262 1899
Utkarsh.Sharma@navfundservices.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utkarsh---sharma