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Hedge funds see cloud as effective way to outsource IT infrastructure

Hedge fund managers are outsourcing IT infrastructure to the cloud as a way to save money. However, counterparty risk, security and reliability are of particular concern to investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

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Hedge fund technology spending projected to top $2 billion in 2011

Investments in risk, collateral and data management systems are driving hedge fund technology spending above $2 billion. Annual hedge fund technology spend amounts to almost 10bp of industry AUM.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Sep 2011secure

Start-up hedge funds find support from fund administrators

Fund administrators for start-up hedge funds face a changing environment, pressure on costs and compliance as well as increased due diligence create challenges to expanding business.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

Sponsored forum: Fund administrators ponder variety of issues challenge hedge fund industry

A forum sponsored by BNP Paribas, Butterfield Fulcrum, HSBC and UBS, fund administrators discusses issues of concern to investors and hedge funds: middle office, fees, regulation and due diligence.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

US endowments and foundations return to hedge funds

After two years of waiting on the sidelines, US endowments and foundations are increasingly interested in allocating to hedge funds. Stable markets have helped to free capital to invest in new managers.......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 May 2011secure

Advent eyes expanded role in hedge fund software market

Advent Software, already the dominant provider of portfolio accounting software for teh hedge fund industry, is developing hosted solutions and expanding its footprint in the middle office.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2011secure

Hedge funds consider outsourcing options for middle and back office functions

In or outsourcing? Hedge funds are considering their options as some functions like fund valuations are brought back in-house while other middle and back office operations remain outsourced.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010secure

Sponsored article: Challenges of future hedge fund structures and building an enduring management company

BNY Mellon discusses the various models open to hedge fund management companies, looking particularly at the challenges of transparency, operational risk and alignment of fund and investor objectives.......

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

Service provider profile: BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon’s alternative investment services group is one of the largest hedge fund administrators. It is also a leading provider of prime custody and tri-party collateral management services.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Dec 2010secure

Financial crisis pushes evolution of asset management industry as large alpha-generating managers lead the field

Larger players in the asset management industry now have access to expert fund managers specialising in certain investment strategies with a proven track record in generating alpha.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Nov 2010

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