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Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York:

Even as investors push more capital into alternative investments, and regulation seeks to improve transparency, work remains according to a new survey from Intralinks and Opalesque. The report, entitled "Let’s Be Clear: A Common View on Transparency," shows that only half of investors who responded think they are getting enough transparency from their managers.

Hedge fund industry assets are now hovering just under the $3tn mark, a big comeback from post-crisis lows. Private Equity also raised some $98bn in aggregate in the first quarter, highlighting a return to the asset class. Taken together, data shows that investors aren’t shying away from the industry even if operational reporting isn’t where it should be. Yet, hedge fund performance has been tepid lately, leaving open the question of how long investors will stick around on little information or returns.

According to data in the report, managers may want to reconsider holding back information. 89% of investors in the survey said they wouldn’t invest in new funds due to transparency concerns, and would instead stick with their existing allocations. Given the already challenging asset raising environment for funds, this response should catch the attention of managers looking for a competitive edge.

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