Hedge Fund Awards 2014

2014 International Hedge Fund Awards 3 www.acquisition-intl.com Welcome to the 2014 Acquisition International Hedge Fund Awards. Nominated by clients, peers and fellow professionals; voted for by our subscribers; agreed by our industry experts – our awards are given to commend outstanding work around the world over the past 12 months. And what a 12 months it’s been. After a difficult four years due to the economic downturn our contributors are reporting that the past 12 months has seen not just renewed confidence but a bullish equity market; a view echoed by Eurekahedge, which found that hedge funds globally expanded assets under management by $228.8 billion to an all-time high of $2.01 trillion in 2013. In addition, new trends along the lines of alternative mutual funds are testing even the most traditional of investors and the industry is also facing an increased regulatory challenge. It’s clear from our awards that hedge fund professionals around the world, and those who support them, have grasped the opportuni- ties, risen to the challenges of the past 12 months and produced some outstanding work. The sheer scale of interest in our awards took us by surprise and we’re delighted that the industry has been so determined to recognise its stars. The awards recognise every- thing from funds, managers and advisors to IT provision and niche areas. All of our winners can be proud of their achievements. Read on to find out who made the cut and what it takes to be an Acquisition International award winner. Foreword