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SOUTH NORWALK, CT (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Convergence, a leading data analytics and advisory services company, announces its Q4 update of the State of the Union of the Alternative Asset Management Industry. The report focuses on business trends amongst alternative asset managers, related assessments of changes in operating complexity and risk, and changes in operating productivity.

The data is sourced from SEC filings and enriched to provide a unique view into the infrastructure of over 16,000 RIA's.

Some headlines from the paper include:

Alternative Asset Management Firms Continue to Grow!

   . INDUSTRY ASSETS GROWTH OF 10% AND FUNDS GROWTH OF 5%
   . BUSINESS OPERATING COMPLEXITY GROWTH OF 2%
   . GROWTH IN BUSINESS AND OPERATING COMPLEXITY INCREASED HEADCOUNT 7%+ AND REDUCED SELF-ADMINISTRATION BY 2%
   . REGULATORY OVERSIGHT CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY WITH REGULATORS PER MANAGER GROWTH OF 1+% AND REGULATORY ACTIONS GROWTH OF 28%

"The key to our data set is the completeness and structure as well as the independent sourcing and the time series element. Convergence will continue to monitor this ever changing industry providing empirical data, fueled by research and observations," said John Phinney Co-President of Convergence.

"Convergence's unique State of the Union report and insight allows Managers and Advisors to put increased focus on defining their current operating metrics, establish clear operations-related objectives, and see a clearer path to a company's growth plans. It will provide service providers a 'best fit' analyses of the marketplace and Investors with an additional layer of due diligence data," added George Evans Co- President.

To access the Convergence Q4 Alternative Asset Management Industry Update Research Tab click here:

http://convergenceinc.com/convergence-research/

For additional industry insight and information from Convergence, visit:

http://www.convergenceinc.com

About Convergence Inc.

Convergence provides analytical data, benchmarking, custom research and advisory services to the Alternative Asset Management industry. The firm's data is unique because it is enriched by subject matter experts and provides best practices based on carefully selected peers. Convergence focuses on the Manager/Advisor infrastructure including Fund and Management Company accounting, investment operations, risk management, marketing, investor relations, tax, compliance, technology and the service provider infrastructure. Clients include asset managers, administrators, audit firms, financial technology firms, investment management consultants, prime brokers, custodians, investors, compliance firms, recruiting firms, colleges and universities and Institutional Investors. The Convergence approach creates value for clients by helping them research, understand infrastructure expenses, identify opportunities to increase market share, ensure practices are consistent with best in class peers, select service providers that best support strategic business goals, enhance investor due diligence efforts, perform difficult custom research and provide ongoing education. For more information visit http://www.convergenceinc.com or contact George Evans atgevans@convergenceinc.com or 215-704-7100.

Contact:
George Evans
gevans(at)convergenceinc(dot)com
Convergence Inc.