Investor relations teams put emphasis on transparency and information for investors

Investor relations is considered a vital aspect of single manager hedge fund and funds of hedge fund services. Increased demands for transparency and detailed reporting are now common.

Investor relations has become more concentrated on providing detailed, relevant and up-to-date information for investors who are more focused on detail and transparency following the financial crisis. To cope with the extra demands, investor relations teams need not only technology but also people to build and maintain client relationships.

Melissa Carnathan, managing director responsible for investor relations at US global macro specialist Armored Wolf founded in early 2009, says the process of