Planning and scalability: How start-up hedge funds’ operational infrastructure is changing Submitted By Hugh Leask | 17/06/2021 - 10:59am Despite the changing environment and challenges that Covid-19 has presented to operational and investor due diligence processes, sophisticated allocators still demand a “high level” of compliance and institutional infrastructure, according to Jenny Kim DeSmyter (pictured), Managing Director, Sales Strategy, SS&C Eze. Speaking on the ‘Evolving Operational Challenges’ panel during this year’s HedgeweekLIVE North America Emerging Managers summit, DeSmyter explained how ensuring data remains protected is vital for both managers and investors in the remote working environment that has prevailed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.