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Strategic, operational and IT consulting for investment managers and hedge funds

Hedge Fund Fees

HFR LogoHolly Miller, Partner at Stone House Consulting, is quoted by Hedge Funds Review.

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Survey of Buy-Side Industry Trends

Survey ImageMargins in the investment management industry are under siege, facing threats from both directions – lower fees and rising costs. The Glass Hammer / Stone House Consulting Survey of Buy-Side Industry Trends indicates that while regulators are contributing to the cost pressures, the industry’s own client base, together with the investment consulting firms that advise those clients, are a key factor in the equation. Not only are investors demanding greater due diligence, improved risk monitoring and controls, but they are calling for lower fees without any concession on the performance expectations, high levels of customization and quality client service they have always required.
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Operational Risk, Investor Communication and Requirements Survey

Please participate in our industry survey on operational risk, investor communication and requirements. The survey is open to investors, managers, custodians, prime brokers, fund administrators, auditors, software vendors, consultants, verifiers and all other industry participants. In appreciation for your time, participants will receive a summary report of survey results and will be entered into a drawing to win a flip camera. Additional details on the survey can be found here.

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