AI agents accelerate asset manager workflows, amp up complexity

AI-powered systems are making asset managers' back office workflows much faster and more complex. According to Boston Consulting Group estimates cited by Databricks, these autonomous agents could increase investment-operations capacity by up to 65% and cut costs by about 40%, especially in fund accounting, reconciliations, and valuation reporting. This is pushing finance teams to rethink how they ensure the core number—net asset value (NAV)—is accurate and meaningful.

• AI agents now drive key finance workflows
• Operational capacity could rise by up to 65%
• Costs may drop by around 40%
• NAV accuracy is getting harder to guarantee
• Complexity rises as more funds use illiquid assets