HFN Q4 2008 Administrator Survey

Dear Readers,

Advent Software is pleased to sponsor the Q4 2008 HedgeFund.net (HFN) Hedge Fund Administrator Survey. Year over year, HFN continues to be an excellent source of current data, news and research for both investors and funds alike. This year’s survey provides a glance into the current markets and highlights some of the issues faced within these markets.

With the current headlines surrounding market uncertainties, fraud and possible regulatory changes, it is now more critical than ever for funds to ensure they have the right administrator advocating for their assets. The survey includes data from approximately 60 of the world’s largest fund administrators, and collectively accounts for over 98% of the total hedge fund market. The survey shows a decrease in assets for many of the administrators surveyed, yet this is not necessarily due to a loss of clients. While some funds have closed their doors and halted operations, the far greater impact has come from the lower valuations within the world’s markets and the conservative marks now placed on hard to value assets. These increasingly more difficult valuations, along with widespread fund restructurings and the increased focus on managing operational risk means this has certainly been a demanding year for fund administrators. Yet, once again, they have performed well within a challenging environment.

At Advent, we are excited to display our continued commitment to the fund administration space by sponsoring this report. For 25 years, Advent has been a leader in innovative solutions that help firms manage operational risk, increase overall efficiency, and automate the portfolio management, accounting and administration of complex instruments. Geneva®, Advent’s award-winning portfolio management, accounting and reporting platform, is a proven industry leader within this market, and serves as the platform of choice for over half of the top 25 fund administrators noted in this survey.

Advent looks forward to our continued involvement within this market, and we thank all of the administrators who have shared their valuable information with HFN for this survey.

Table Of Contents: Q4 2008 HFN Administrator Survey Results and Commentary Full survey tables, top ten lists and detailed editorial of results Detailed Fund of Funds Administrator Results The FoF industry growth continues, find out who's leading the way Fastest Growing Administrators Which HF and FoF administrators are outpacing the industry?" Detailed Regional Results Top 10 lists and analysis of the largest and most focused administrators in the industry A Look Inside the Numbers: The True Size of the Hedge Fund Industry Commentary relating survey result to the total size of the hedge fund industry A Matter of Size by Chris Glynn – Reporter, Hedgefund.net Large or small, servicing the hedge-fund space is big business Full Regional Hedge Fund and Fund of Fund Tables Complete survey results for HF and FoF administrators and the regional breakdown of their AUA Printable Survey Results A printable PDF containing the full results and commentary of the Q4 2008 HFN Administrator Survey.	Dear Readers, Advent Software is pleased to sponsor the Q4 2008 HedgeFund.net (HFN) Hedge Fund Administrator Survey. Year over year, HFN continues to be an excellent source of current data, news and research for both investors and funds alike. This year’s survey provides a glance into the current markets and highlights some of the issues faced within these markets. With the current headlines surrounding market uncertainties, fraud and possible regulatory changes, it is now more critical than ever for funds to ensure they have the right administrator advocating for their assets. The survey includes data from approximately 60 of the world’s largest fund administrators, and collectively accounts for over 98% of the total hedge fund market. The survey shows a decrease in assets for many of the administrators surveyed, yet this is not necessarily due to a loss of clients. While some funds have closed their doors and halted operations, the far greater impact has come from the lower valuations within the world’s markets and the conservative marks now placed on hard to value assets. These increasingly more difficult valuations, along with widespread fund restructurings and the increased focus on managing operational risk means this has certainly been a demanding year for fund administrators. Yet, once again, they have performed well within a challenging environment. At Advent, we are excited to display our continued commitment to the fund administration space by sponsoring this report. For 25 years, Advent has been a leader in innovative solutions that help firms manage operational risk, increase overall efficiency, and automate the portfolio management, accounting and administration of complex instruments. Geneva®, Advent’s award-winning portfolio management, accounting and reporting platform, is a proven industry leader within this market, and serves as the platform of choice for over half of the top 25 fund administrators noted in this survey. Advent looks forward to our continued involvement within this market, and we thank all of the administrators who have shared their valuable information with HFN for this survey.	SPONSOR:
Welcome HF Results FOF Results Fastest Growing Admins Detailed Regional Results A Look Inside the Numbers “A Matter of Size” Full Regional Results
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Welcome HF Results FOF Results Fastest Growing Admins Detailed Regional Results A Look Inside the Numbers “A Matter of Size” Full Regional Results