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When asked about their investors’ concerns the same picture emerged: respondents considered these to be transparency of fund operations, assessment of risk systems as part of the due diligence process and costs of fund management. Liquidity, ideally daily, was also considered a high priority for investors. These findings were confirmed by another poll conducted by Algorithmics in a recent webinar, where 84% agreed that asset owners would place increasing pressure on external asset managers for greater risk transparency*.

Martin Botha, Director, Buy Side Solutions, Algorithmics, said: “These findings are supported by the fact that we are seeing enquiries from hedge funds for the institutional-strength risk systems they need to meet their asset owners’ due diligence requirements as part of their manager selection. Hedge funds are beginning to recognize the importance of best practice risk management in attracting funds from investors.”

Dr Andrew Aziz, Executive Vice President of Risk Solutions at Algorithmics, added: "Growing regulatory demands - including UCITS IV, AIFMFD and Dodd Frank - are driving the need for more frequent and higher quality risk reporting. At the same time, post Madoff, investors have no tolerance for weak operational risk management or weak governance at the funds managing their assets. These factors are driving investors’ demand for more transparency, solid operational infrastructure and reliable risk data from their hedge fund managers.”

(press release)

For a copy of the full survey results, visit: Source

For more information about Algorithmics’ solutions for the hedge fund industry, visit: Source

Algorithmics is the world's leading provider of risk solutions. Financial organizations from around the world use Algorithmics' software, analytics and advisory services to help them make risk-aware business decisions, maximize shareholder value, and meet regulatory requirements. Supported by a global team of risk experts based in all major financial centers, Algorithmics offers proven, award-winning solutions for market, credit and operational risk, as well as collateral and capital management. Algorithmics is a member of the Fitch Group. Source

Algorithmics’ hedge fund survey was conducted in early 2011 and included hedge funds with AUM between £250million and £1 billion. For a copy of the full survey results, visit: Source

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