Global Hedge Fund Survey 2007

In 2007 Ipsos, on behalf of Ernst & Young, conducted a survey of leading hedge funds and fund of funds. The results provide a fascinating insight into the responses of this dynamic part of modern financial services sector as it faces the triple challenge of maturity, global expansion and increased regulatory scrutiny.

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In 2007 Ipsos, on behalf of Ernst & Young, conducted a survey of leading hedge funds and fund of funds. The results provide a fascinating insight into the responses of this dynamic part of modern financial services sector as it faces the triple challenge of maturity, global expansion and increased regulatory scrutiny.

The research focused on drivers of change in the industry and how these are impacting on funds' processes, technology, strategy and people.

Highlights from the survey include:

  • The greatest operational challenges facing hedge funds are managing their growth and ensuring they have the right people in place to take the business forward.
  • Reputation is key to attracting new portfolio managers.
  • Over two-thirds of respondents say they invest in technology over the next two years.
  • Understanding local regulatory differences and issues is cited as the primary challenge raised by global expansion efforts.
  • More than seven in 10 hedge funds believe that fees will decrease over the next 2 years.

A copy of the report can be downloaded from Ernst & Young

Technical details

Ipsos interviewed by telephone 100 principals and senior executives at leading global hedge funds and funds of funds between April and August 2007. Respondents were typically Chief Operating Officers at firms that represent some US$900 billion in assets under management (approximately 55% of the entire industry).

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