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Industry InsightsApril 2, 2025

The Evolution of Back Office Operations for Hedge Funds: From Manual Processing to Intelligent Automation

By Sequence AI Research Team
12 min read

The hedge fund industry has transformed dramatically over the past few decades, with back office operations evolving from rudimentary record-keeping to sophisticated, technology-driven platforms. This evolution reflects changing regulatory requirements, investor demands, and technological advancements.

Today's hedge fund operations bear little resemblance to their predecessors, with automation and artificial intelligence reshaping how funds manage their administrative functions. This article examines this transformation and explores how workflow automation is becoming essential for competitive hedge fund operations.

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