Arrow Global partners with SEI for Luxembourg-based private credit fund services

Arrow Global Group Limited, a leading European alternative asset manager specializing in private credit and real estate, has entered a strategic partnership with SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) to bolster its fund administration services, loan operations, and investor services. The collaboration will support Arrow Global’s private credit funds domiciled in Luxembourg, a renowned financial hub for alternative asset management.

SEI is recognized as the largest private credit fund administrator globally and holds a dominant position in Luxembourg for managing private market funds led by U.S. firms. With more than $1.6 trillion in assets under its administration, SEI is positioned as a trusted partner for complex operational demands in private credit funds and alternative asset management.

Meeting the demands of a growing private credit market

As private credit funds continue to attract investor interest, alternative asset management firms face mounting challenges in ensuring operational efficiency and transparency. Arrow Global’s decision to collaborate with SEI stems from the latter’s ability to streamline fund administration services and enhance investor data transparency.

Arrow Global’s Fund CFO, Meera Savjani, highlighted that investor confidence depends on robust transparency and efficient processes. She noted that SEI’s tailored technology has been instrumental in providing scalable solutions. These innovations have not only improved data accessibility but also facilitated a seamless onboarding process for private credit funds.

Leveraging expertise to drive operational transformation

Bryan Astheimer, Head of SEI’s Investment Managers Business for EMEA, emphasized that successful transformations in alternative asset management involve integrating advanced technologies into existing workflows while fostering employee adoption. He pointed to SEI’s decades-long experience in the European market and its ability to customize fund administration services for the diverse needs of private credit funds.

Astheimer also stressed that with the expansion of alternatives markets, firms like Arrow Global require bespoke operational platforms to address investor expectations efficiently. SEI’s global operational footprint, paired with its expertise across private credit funds and other asset classes, aligns with these requirements, allowing clients to scale their operations sustainably.

Luxembourg: a strategic hub for private credit funds

Since establishing its Luxembourg operations three years ago, SEI has ranked among the top fund administrators for private credit funds in the region. Luxembourg’s position as a financial hub for alternative asset management enables SEI to provide local expertise while supporting clients on a global scale. The firm’s success in surpassing $1.5 trillion in alternative assets under administration underscores its ability to meet the demands of high-growth sectors like private credit funds.

The future of fund administration in private credit

This partnership reflects a broader industry trend where alternative asset management firms increasingly rely on specialized fund administration services to navigate operational complexities. SEI’s innovative approach to fund administration empowers clients like Arrow Global to achieve their growth ambitions while maintaining the highest standards of investor data transparency.

By combining cutting-edge technology with deep market expertise, SEI is redefining how private credit funds scale their operations and adapt to a rapidly evolving investment landscape.