Why enter?
Year-on-year, the Hedge Fund Services Awards | Europe stand as a prominent fixture in the hedge fund calendar. They recognise and reward the service providers who consistently raise standards and drive the industry forward.
These are the Awards that Europe’s leading service providers truly want to win. Each category celebrates those delivering exceptional client service, innovation, and performance - the qualities that define excellence in hedge fund solutions.
Industry recognition
Winning a Hedge Fund Services Award | Europe gives your firm the stamp of approval that matters most. It’s recognition from senior hedge fund executives and peers across Europe, signalling excellence that builds credibility and strengthens your competitive edge when attracting new business.
Rigorous judging
Our thorough and transparent judging process ensures every entry receives full consideration. Each submission is reviewed by an independent panel of leading COOs, CFOs, CTOs, CCOs, and GCs, all selected for their depth of experience and understanding of the hedge fund landscape.
Marketing exposure
Shortlisted and winning organisations benefit from coverage across With Intelligence’s global channels and receive dedicated marketing assets to showcase their success. Backed by the prestige and reach of With Intelligence, your achievement is amplified to the audiences that matter most.
Celebrate your team
Entering the HFM European Services Awards is a chance to honour the people behind your success. Reflect on your firm’s achievements and celebrate the innovation and dedication that drive your business forward at the black-tie ceremony held at London’s iconic Natural History Museum.
Surrounded by peers from across Europe, you and your team will enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment and networking in one of the city’s most spectacular settings, the perfect way to celebrate shared success and be recognised among the best in hedge fund services.
2025 Roll of Honor
| Best administrator – alternative credit | HSBC Securities Services | | Best managed service provider | Lanware |
| Best administrator – client service | US Bank | Best marketing and communications consultancy | Lacewing Media | |
| Best administrator – middle-office services | BNP Paribas | | Best offshore law firm | Walkers |
| Best administrator – overall | The Citco Group of Companies | | Best onshore law firm | Simmons & Simmons |
| Best administrator – start up and emerging funds | Opus Fund Services | | Best onshore law firm – start up and boutique managers | Simmons & Simmons |
| Best administrator – technology | NAV Fund Administration Group | | Best outsourced provider | HSBC Securities Services & Mount Street |
| Best advisory firm – client service | Centralis | | Best outsourced trading provider | Marex Prime Services |
| Best advisory firm – regulation and compliance | Cosegic | | Best portfolio management software provider | MAIA Technology |
| Best cash management/treasury services | BlackRock | | Best prime broker – boutique | StoneX |
| Best cloud technology – smaller managers | RFA | | Best prime broker – client service | ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. |
| Best cloud technology solution | Alternit One | | Best prime broker – emerging markets | HSBC |
| Best cyber-security service provider | Alternit One | | Best prime broker – overall | HSBC |
| Best data management solution | Oxane Partners | | Best prime broker – technology | IG Prime |
| Best data provider | Third Bridge | | Best regtech solution | ACA Group |
| Best digital assets custodian | Copper | Best regulatory hosting solution | ACA Mirabella | |
| Best digital assets provider | Coinbase | Best regulatory reporting solution | ACA Group | |
| Best EMS solution | SS&C Eze | | Best risk management technology | Orchestrade |
| Best executive search | One Ten Associates | | Best service provider – ESG | Apex Group - Holtara |
| Best fund accounting and reporting software | SS&C Advent | | Best tech infrastructure provider | RFA |
| Best hedge fund platform | AKJ Group | | Best technology firm – client service | Alternit One |
| Best insurance provider | Willis Towers Watson | | Best technology firm – innovation | Ediphy |
| Best integrated surveillance firm | SteelEye | | Best technology firm – overall | FINBOURNE Technology |
| Best law firm – alternative credit | Schulte Roth & Zabel | | Best treasury management system | Kayenta |
| Best law firm – client service | Akin | | Best UCITS platform | Lumyna Investments |
| Best managed account platform | Deutsche Bank | | Best valuations firm for hard to value assets | Houlihan Lokey |