Convergex Prime Services Achieves Record Growth in First Quarter
Firm sees unprecedented expansion of business as flexible, multi-custodian model continues to attract new clients
Apr 30, 2015, 10:54 ET
NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergex, an agency-focused global brokerage and trading related services provider, has just completed its best-ever quarter of growth for its prime services business. From January to March of 2015, Convergex Prime Services added more assets under management from new clients than in any previous quarter since the founding of its predecessor company in 2006.
"We're seeing unprecedented growth as new clients come onboard and existing clients expand their relationships with us," said Doug Nelson, Convergex executive managing director and head of global clearing and prime services. "Our flexible, multi-custodian model is striking a chord with funds that are being ignored or underserved in the big shuffle currently underway in the prime brokerage business."
Convergex's multi-custodian model gives clients the choice of where to clear and custody their assets, and supports a seamless transition for clients who decide to change their custodial partner. Convergex has long-standing relationships with a range of clearing firms.
Convergex Prime Services is a leading provider of integrated prime services to hedge funds, family offices, mutual funds, and registered investment advisors (RIAs). Its customized, high-end execution solutions include direct market access (DMA) platforms, multiple custody and clearing options, advanced pre- and post-trade analytics, access to securities lending providers, and capital introduction services. By combining boutique-firm service levels and pricing with professional clearing and prime brokerage services, Convergex offers a prime services package previously available only to the largest institutions.
About Convergex
Convergex is an agency-focused global brokerage and trading related services provider that takes on the industry's toughest challenges, from complicated trades to complex businesses. With clients' interests as the top priority, Convergex delivers comprehensive solutions that span global high-touch and electronic trading, options technologies, prime brokerage, clearing, commission management and beyond. Headquartered in New York with a presence in several other locations including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, San Francisco and London, the company serves nearly 3,000 clients accessing over 100 global market centers.
Important Information
Convergex is an agency-focused global brokerage and trading related services provider. In the U.S., Convergex offers products and services through Convergex Execution Solutions LLC (member NYSE/FINRA/NFA/SIPC), of which Convergex Prime Services is a division; Westminster Research Associates LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); and Convergex Solutions LLC, of which Connex, Jaywalk and LDB are divisions. In London, Convergex operates through Convergex Limited, which is incorporated in England and Wales (registered with company number 06262150). Convergex Limited is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom.
Convergex provides brokerage services primarily on an agency basis, but may operate in a riskless principal and/or net trading capacity, and in connection with certain ETF or ADR transactions, may act as principal or engage in hedging strategies. Convergex does not engage in market making or investment banking activities, other than as a selling group member.
Please be advised that options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. To receive a copy of the Options Disclosure Document please contact the Convergex Compliance Department at (800) 367-8998.
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