Hedge funds ponder necessity of independent fund administrator

Making the right choice

Having an independent fund administrator has become a necessity for hedge funds seeking to raise or even retain capital in the post-Madoff investment landscape. Investors see external administrators as necessary watchdogs and a proxy for the credibility of a hedge fund manager. The choice of administrator can have a significant bearing on the fund manager’s ability to raise assets and grow its business.

The obvious solution is to appoint a large and well established administrator with a brand