In a effort to strengthen its presence in the United States, BNP Paribas Securities Services announced that it has expanded its hedge fund administration operations to include services within the United States. BNP Paribas has EUR 570 billion ($754.8 billion)in assets invested in over 4,480 hedge funds worldwide and EUR 3.43 trillion ($4.54 trillion) in assets under management.
Located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the hedge fund administration team is headed by Andrew Dougherty, Chief Operating Officer for fund administration in the United States.
BNP Paribas has recently enhanced its global portfolio by expanding its hedge fund administration businesses in Spain, Italy and France. From its offices in 18 countries, BNP Paribas works closely with its clients to provide comprehensive middle and back-office solutions to hedge funds and fund of hedge funds firms worldwide, including Asia and emerging markets.
Frederic Perard, Head of Global Fund Services at BNP Paribas Securities Services commented: "Our fully-integrated client services and operations team, which specializes in master-feeder structures, partnership accounting and high-volume trading portfolios, delivers added-value services to our clients. Our service offering is well-positioned to serve middle-market managers across various locations who seek an independent administrator to handle their multiple prime brokerage relationships."
BNP Paribas Securities Services is a leading securities services provider to the world's financial institutions, with a local presence in all key European markets as well as in the US and Australasia. With 4,200 staff in 18 countries, BNP Paribas Securities Services has over 700 clients, including 8 of the world's top 10 investment managers, and a global custody network covering 90 markets.
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