Friend launches the PE Communications Index

 

The research reveals a significant gap between the strongest communicators and the rest of the market. 

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The research reveals a significant gap between the strongest communicators and the rest of the market. 

Only 25% of firms produced communications that we would describe as high quality, while 65% scored poorly on transparency. The findings also suggest that the size of a firm has little relationship to the quality of its communications, with many firms continuing to rely on generic language and fragmented messaging.

The strongest performers were more successful at explaining who they are, how they invest and what makes their approach distinctive. They also provided clearer evidence of value creation, responsibility and performance.

The Index has been developed to provide the private equity industry with a consistent benchmark, identify areas of good practice and highlight opportunities for improvement.

Stu Anderson, Brand Strategy Consultant at Friend, said:

“Private equity firms have traditionally relied on performance, reputation and relationships to differentiate themselves. But as fundraising becomes more competitive and scrutiny increases, communications are becoming commercially important.

Our research shows that firms with clearer, more transparent and better-connected communications have a real opportunity to stand apart.”

The Private Equity Communications Index will be published annually, allowing Friend to track how the sector evolves and recognise the firms raising the standard.

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