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Comment & Analysis: HFMWeek.comReprinted with the permission of HFMWeek Mark Mannion assesses the drivers of hedge fund performance so far in 2011 and looks at the impact of UCITS growth on the industry. Author: Mark Mannion
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Comment & Analysis: HFMWeek.comReprinted with the permission of HFMWeek Brian Ruane, CEO of BNY Mellon Alternative and Broker-Dealer Services, discusses the evolution of the prime custody model in the U.S. and Europe. Author: Brian Ruane
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Prime Custody and Prime Brokerage Work Together To Provide Hedge Funds and Investors with TransparencyReprinted with the permission of Asset International, Inc. Increased investor demands following the 2007-08 financial crisis prompted prime brokers, hedge fund administrators and custodians to examine their service models. BNY Mellon's Alternative Prime Custody Services group responded with a portfolio of services that does more than facilitate the movement of cash and securities between prime brokerage and custody accounts. It includes fully integrated middle-office, securities lending, in-house and third-party cash and collateral management services, as well as custody and asset servicing. Brian Ruane and Michele Cottone describe how well the combination is playing with hedge funds. Authors: Brian Ruane, Michele Cottone
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VIDEO: Prime Time - Alternative Prime Custody Gives Hedge Funds New OptionsWith uncertainty and volatility still very much a reality in today's economy, investors and regulators are demanding more transparency than ever before. Hedge funds are particularly challenged by this environment. Brian Ruane, CEO of BNY Mellon Alternative and Broker-Dealer Services discusses the advent of a new solution, Alternative Prime Custody - an advanced fund administration platform from which hedge funds can move, manage and safekeep assets with utmost transparency. Author: Brian Ruane
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Filling the Void: Transparency and the Rise of Custodian BanksThe challenges posed in today's global market issue a singular challenge: Transparency. In filling this void, custodial banks in both the U.S. and Europe face unique challenges as they look to address regulatory requirements, investor demands and diversification of risk. Alternative investment managers are looking to custody banks as financial intermediaries who can deliver a seamless offering that will safeguard their clients' assets and meet their needs in a changing market environment. Author: Brian Ruane
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Prime Custody Comes Into the SpotlightPrime Custody is continuing to gain importance during 2012, the result of continued structural shifts in the hedge fund marketplace. The drivers of this growth from the hedge fund side are more fully paid assets, including investments in financial products that themselves contain built-in leverage, and a heightened awareness of the potential for counterparty credit risk. The definition of Prime Custody continues to change depending on the custodian; however, with different clients and providers using the term to mean different things. As their service models evolve, custodians are also growing into the challenge and opportunity of serving a larger hedge fund client base.
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2011 A Solid Year for Asian Hedge Funds, According to BNY MellonReprinted with the permission of HedgeFund Intelligence Limited While hedge funds have had a tough time raising funds in 2011, the industry in Asia actually experienced a solid year, according to BNY Mellon. Business: Alternative Investment Services
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