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Credit Where It’s Due: The Persistent Rise of Private Credit

Private credit has been called a bubble, a black box, and the next 2008. It has also quietly become a core holding on some of the largest institutional balance sheets in the country. The headlines are loud and contradictory, but the data tells story of continued growth.

Reports, Research Desk
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Launching a Hedge Fund in 2026: The Technology Stack You Actually Need 

Here’s what we’ve learned about what actually matters in year one of launching a hedge fund, and what will matter in years three, five, and ten.

6 min read
Blog
Friends of Clearwater Summer Party

Join us on the rooftop of Sea Containers London for an exclusive evening to celebrate summer and thank the Clearwater community.

Events
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Evolving equity risk factor models for today’s markets

Discover how the Clearwater GR8 equity risk factor model improves portfolio risk attribution with new factors for crowding, drawdown, and payout. Built for quantamental strategies and institutional asset management.

5 min read
Blog
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Korean Hedge Fund Managers Accelerate Growth and Innovation with Enfusion by Clearwater

The KOSPI has risen into record territory above 4,200 in 2025, establishing Korea as one of the strongest-performing major equity markets globally.

8 min read
Blog
Thu 09 Apr 2026
GR8 Equity Risk Factor Model: A new approach to factor risk management

The investment management industry has long relied on risk factor models to navigate the complexity of global equity markets. But in recent years portfolio strategies have become more sophisticated, market structures have shifted, and the line between passive and active management has blurred. Against that backdrop, the limitations of any static model framework have become increasingly apparent.

Reports
Wed 08 Apr 2026
A rough Q1 for investors and a tough outlook for the economy

As the military campaign against Iran unfolds, high oil prices threaten this late-stage cycle to the greatest degree in years. The specter of higher inflation, propelled by an energy shock, has rattled markets. Portfolios endured a rough Q1, as stocks and fixed income repriced for lower profitability and higher rates. In this market brief, the first of its kind, we leverage Clearwater’s proprietary database and take a detailed look at returns year-to-date to see what’s dragging performance for private wealth investors and nonprofits.

2 min read
Market Brief
A whirlwind Q1 for insurers

Portfolios endured a rough Q1, as stocks and fixed income repriced for lower profitability and higher rates. In this market brief, the first of its kind, we leverage Clearwater’s proprietary database and take a detailed look at returns year-to-date to see what’s influencing performance for insurers.

2 min read
Market Brief
Clearwater Consultant Forum New York

Clearwater is building a single, audit-ready, front-to-back platform designed for the complexity that institutional investors face today. By bringing together critical capabilities across the investment lifecycle, we are making it easier for firms to deliver clearer recommendations, operate with greater confidence, and support clients with a more connected view of their business.

Events
Tue 05 May 2026
Clearwater Consultant Forum London

Clearwater is building a single, audit-ready, front-to-back platform designed for the complexity that institutional investors face today. By bringing together critical capabilities across the investment lifecycle, we are making it easier for firms to deliver clearer recommendations, operate with greater confidence, and support clients with a more connected view of their business.

Events
Tue 12 May 2026