2023 Winners
From fund administrators and prime brokers to cloud, infrastructure and cyber-security solution providers, the shortlist of nominees for the awards highlights the exceptional skills and talents evident in the vendor community servicing the demanding and evolving needs of hedge fund managers and their clients.
It was a privilege and pleasure to honor the achievements of these firms providing vital functions as they partner with hedge funds across the industry, congratulations to the worthy winners of these 2023 awards.
2023 Winners
Best administrator - client service
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
Highly Commended - Ultimus LeverPoint
Best administrator – emerging managers
NAV Fund Administration Group
Best administrator - fund of hedge funds
Centaur Fund Services US, Inc., a Waystone Group Company
Best administrator – middle-office services
Northern Trust - Hedge Fund Services
Best administrator - reporting/regulatory services
IQ-EQ
Best administrator – technology
Citco
Best administrator- overall
Citco
Highly Commended - Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services
Best advisory firm - regulation and compliance
Waystone Compliance Solutions
Best advisory firm - Tax
EY
Best analytics tool
Kayenta
Highly Commended - Quantifi
Best auditor - middle market
EisnerAmper
Highly Commended - Anchin
Best auditor - overall
KPMG
Best auditor - start ups
EY
Highly Commended - Anchin
Best boutique prime broker
Clear Street
Best business banking service
AXOS Bank
Best integrated surveillance firm
SteelEye
Best Custodian
FundBank
Highly Commended - Interactive Brokers
Best cyber-security service
Elteni
Best data management solution
Northern Trust Investment Data Science - Equity Data Science
Best EMS
TS Imagine
Best digital assets provider
Coinbase
Best innovation in ESG
Maples Group
Best executive search Firm
Selby Jennings
Best fund accounting and reporting software
SS&C Advent
Best information and data provider
SOLVE
Highly Commended - M Science
Best insurance broker
Alliant
Best IT consultancy
RFA
Best managed IT service provider
Omega Systems
Best marketing and communications consultancy
Ovis Creative
Best offshore governance firm
Calderwood
Best OMS
SS&C Eze
Best onshore law firm
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Highly Commended - Schulte Roth & Zabel
Best onshore law firm – client service
Seward & Kissel
Best onshore law firm start-ups
Proskauer Rose LLP
Best law firm - alternative credit
Schulte Roth & Zabel
Best Outsourced ManCo
Acuity
Best outsourced operations/finance service
Linedata
Highly Commended - Acuity
Best outsourced trading solution
StoneX
Best managed account platform
Kettera Strategies
Best portfolio management software
Broadridge
Highly Commended - Orchestrade
Best prime broker
BNY Mellon | Pershing
Best prime broker – capital introduction
Societe Generale
Highly Commended - TD Cowen
Best risk management technology provider
TS Imagine
Best shadow accounting firm
CSC
Best tech infrastructure provider
RFA
Best treasury management solution
Arcesium LLC
Highly Commended - Hazeltree