Alternative investments have become increasingly mainstream in recent decades, but particularly since the financial crisis, the industry has placed renewed emphasis on transparency and governance when it comes to hedge, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and other alternative funds.

Working with the Economist Intelligence Unit, Northern Trust asked 200+ alternatives managers and institutional investors for their views. Highlights from the new survey are outlined in a new infographic.

• 6 out of 10 respondents cite transparency as the most important factor in alternative investing
• Regulation and risk management drive the need for transparency
• Despite its importance, there remains little consensus around best practices to ensure transparency.

Gain more insight into the importance of transparency and download the infographic today.

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Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has offices in the United States in 19 states and Washington, D.C., and 22 international locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of March 31, 2017, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$7.1 trillion, and assets under management of US$1 trillion. For more than 125 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit northerntrust.com or follow us on Twitter @NorthernTrust.
 
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