LONDON, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- dms Management Ltd. (DMS), the largest fund governance firm serving the hedge fund industry, presented the Fund of Hedge Funds Newcomer Award at the fifth annual HFMWeek's European Hedge Fund Services Awards. Recognizing companies that have outperformed their peer groups, the exclusive event brought together the industry's visionaries and was hosted on 26th May at London's Hurlingham Club.
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Ronan Guilfoyle, a DMS Managing Director, presented the award to Roger Hilty, Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst for LGT Capital Partners Ltd. - a Switzerland-based firm, who was recognized in the Fund of Hedge Funds Newcomer category for the Crown Managed Futures Gold Share Class fund. They outperformed six other shortlisted firms to capture the award, including: Aberdeen Novus Global Special Situations, Culross Long Term Alpha SP, Merrant Alpha Select, Morgan Stanley AIP Distressed Fund, Opus Trading Fund SPC and Quaesta Capital FX-MMP 2XL.
Commented Mr. Guilfoyle, "Representing the very finest in the industry, these shortlisted firms have demonstrated remarkable achievements during unstable times and DMS is honoured to be a part of delivering the recognition they deserve. We continue to take a leadership role in supporting new hedge fund products, and this event is one that DMS regards highly as it recognizes and celebrates the leaders, innovators and pioneers in the hedge fund industry."
Joining Mr. Guilfoyle at the prestigious event from DMS Ireland were Managing Director Don Ebanks and Director Derek Delaney. From its base in Dublin, DMS Ireland offers the same full range of institutional quality fund governance services for which DMS is internationally renowned. DMS Ireland's principals act as Ireland-resident directors of UCITS, QIFs, offshore hedge funds and other collective investment schemes. To learn how DMS can be a part of your European solution, please contact Derek Delaney at [email protected].
DMS is the largest fund governance firm serving the hedge fund industry. Its principals serve as independent directors, advise hedge funds in distressed conditions, structure and service offshore hedge fund business solutions. With 13 independent directors and more than 50 fund governance professionals leveraging proprietary market-leading technology, DMS' outstanding reputation for institutional quality fund governance is internationally renowned. For more information, visit www.dmsmanagement.ky.
SOURCE dms Management Ltd.
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