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Capture institutional-grade expertise to build and protect alpha
Access the ground truth through calls, content, and surveys.
Harness the power of perspective across the investment lifecycle
Scale your research with the precise intelligence required to validate hypotheses and identify quiet signals.
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1Research & discovery
2Ideation & thesis construction
3Portfolio monitoring
The GLG Difference
Precision Matching
Access the exact intelligence required via custom recruiting and AI-powered matching that moves beyond keywords to identify the specialists shaping industry frontiers.
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Trusted environment
With the industry’s largest team of compliance professionals, we consult on how to best utilize our systems to enforce your requirements and adapt as policies or approaches shift.
Specialized teams. Global velocity.
Our financial services-aligned teams act as an extension of your desk, mirroring your intensity with 24/7 global coverage to find the needle in the haystack.
Frictionless intelligence delivery
These engagement models are not mutually exclusive; they work in tandem to provide a synchronized experience that scales with your firm’s shifting requirements.
White glove service
Collaborate with sector-specialized managers who navigate the logistics of your high-stakes research—from technical scoping to custom expert sourcing.
myGLG platform
Accelerate execution through a robust platform with agentic and AI-powered tools supported by robust, built-in compliance guardrails and audit trails.
Client platform integrations
Eliminate context-switching by embedding GLG intelligence directly into your existing ecosystem. Sync project data and insights with internal CRMs and research stacks via API.
“GLG's attentiveness and responsiveness has been far above the other expert network services…they've sourced experts that others haven’t been able to find...finding me profiles I hadn’t thought of myself. GLG's engagement in our projects has gone beyond simple fulfillment of requests and they have been a helpful thought partner advancing my research.”
Analyst, Hedge Fund
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Frequently asked questions
How do financial services firms use expert networks?
Hedge funds, asset managers, and credit investors use expert networks to access first-hand intelligence from industry operators, former executives, and technical specialists. Common use cases include idea origination, equity research, deal due diligence, channel checks, portfolio monitoring, and risk assessment. GLG pioneered the expert network model in 1998 to serve the investment community and remains the largest provider.
How does GLG support investment research for hedge funds?
GLG helps hedge funds across the full investment lifecycle. Analysts connect with practitioners via expert calls, deploy surveys for channel checks, access the GLG Library of unblinded expert transcripts, and use AI synthesis tools to extract signals. GLG’s servicing teams provide 24/7 coverage.
How do private equity firms use GLG's financial research services?
GLG supports more than 1,000 global private equity funds across the deal lifecycle. During origination, teams map markets with operators. During diligence, GLG facilitates calls and surveys to validate theses. Post-deal, firms access former C-level executives to support the 100-day plan.
How does GLG handle MNPI compliance for investment firms?
Compliance is embedded across our workflow. Every expert in our network completes a comprehensive compliance training and agrees to our terms and conditions before their first engagement. We assess project scope before matching clients with experts, and screen for potential conflicts of interest. Confirmations throughout the workflow sensitize all parties against sharing confidential information. Our compliance framework enforces each firm's specific protocols, with multi-layered expert screening, audit trails, and transparent engagement models.
What engagement models does GLG offer financial services clients?
GLG provides flexible engagement models tailored to your firm’s workflow:
- Full-service teams: Dedicated service teams match you with subject-matter experts to support your research.
- myGLG: A self-directed portal with access to AI-powered tools and built-in compliance guardrails.
- Workflow integrations: Direct API connections that sync GLG project data directly into your CRM and research stack via API, eliminating context-switching.
Can GLG support macro and geopolitical research?
Yes. GLG connects investors with former government officials, central bank advisors, and policy specialists to navigate geopolitical shifts and regulatory pivots. Experts are available for calls, moderated roundtables, and catalyst-driven events.