We ensure excellence is recognised

The rigorous judging process, based on the views of a panel of leading hedge fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs, ensure that the HFM US Services Awards truly recognize those driving up service standards across the sector and stand out from the crowd as the ones the big providers really want to win.

To add further scrutiny to the process, we will invite shortlisted firms for selected award categories to attend face-to-face judging sessions where they will pitch their entries to a selection of the judging panel.

Why be involved?

 

Stand out from the crowd

After a challenging period which has left many funds in need of excellent and innovative solutions in order to move forward, it is pivotal to be showcased as a leader in the field . Winning a HFM US Services Award will give you the stamp of approval you need to win new clients.

Rigorous Judging

The rigorous judging process has been designed to ensure that all entries receive full consideration and that the true winners are chosen. The judging panel is made up of leading hedge fund professionals specially selected for their wealth of experience within the industry.

Global Exposure

Shortlisted and winning organisations will receive coverage of their achievements through With Intelligence’s channels as well as being provided with marketing assets to use in their own collateral. The prestige and reputation behind With Intelligence is the perfect driving force to stand out amongst the hedge fund services community .

Networking and celebration

The HFM US Services Awards provide the opportunity to celebrate and reward your team for their hard work, catch-up with peers from across the industry and demonstrate to your clients that you are at the forefront of the sector.


2022 Roll of Honor



Best administrator - client service

Centaur Fund Services US, Inc.


Best administrator – emerging managers

Opus Fund Services

Best administrator – fund of hedge funds

BNP Paribas


Best tech infrastructure provider

RFA

Best administrator – middle-office services

Northern Trust


Best administrator - reporting/regulatory services

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services

Best administrator – technology

NAV Fund Administration Group


Best administrator- overall

Apex Group

Best advisory firm - regulation and compliance

IQ EQ


Best advisory firm - Tax

EY

Best analytics tool

Enfusion


Best auditor - middle market

EisnerAmper

Best auditor - overall

KPMG


Best auditor - start ups

Withum

Best boutique prime broker

Clear Street


Best business banking service

Axos Bank

Best Crypto Platform/Service

SS&C Eze


Best Custodian

UMB

Best cyber-security service

Drawbridge


Best data management solution

Backstop

Best EMS

TS Imagine


Best ESG Admin

Apex Group

Best ESG Advisory

ACA Group


Best executive search Firm

Selby Jennings

Best fund accounting and reporting software

Citco


Best information and data provider

M Science

Best insurance broker

Alliant


Best IT consultancy

RFA

Best managed IT service provider

Options


Best marketing and communications consultancy

Ovis

Best offshore governance firm

Calderwood


Best OMS

Portfolio BI

Best onshore law firm

Katten


Best onshore law firm – client service

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

Best onshore law firm start-ups

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP


Best Outsourced ManCo

Waystone

Best outsourced operations/finance service

Arcesium


Best outsourced trading solution

JonesTrading

Best PEO (Professional Employer Organization)

Emplova PEO


Best portfolio management software

SS&C Advent

Best prime broker

Goldman Sachs


Best prime broker – capital introduction

Cowen

Best risk management technology provider

SteelEye


Best shadow accounting firm

Intertrust Group

Best tech infrastructure provider

ACE IT Solutions, an Omega Systems company


Best treasury management solution

Kayenta

Best valuations firm for hard to value assets

Houlihan Lokey

Most innovative technology firm

AQMetrics