The quality of the relationship between corporations and asset managers is paramount for the long-term success of publicly-traded companies, and the investment success of the managers.

This two-way street relies on extensive knowledge and transparency so investors can deliver investment performance, and a familiar group of names is getting it right, according to Extel’s annual survey.

Fidelity, T Rowe Price and Wellington are again recognized in the Top 3 of Extel’s fourth annual ranking of asset managers by investor relations officers at US publicly traded companies.