Citadel Becomes Bermuda's First Hedge Fund Administrator
by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London
27 June 2007
Citadel Solutions LLC has announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA)
has approved its license to operate Citadel Solutions Bermuda Ltd, making it
the first company licensed by the BMA to provide administration services to
hedge funds.
Citadel Solutions Bermuda Ltd. will provide middle office and fund administration
services to hedge funds as part of the global Citadel Solutions team. It will
operate as the headquarters for the firm’s offshore administration platform,
servicing the needs of clients domiciled across Europe, Asia and other non US
locations. Citadel Solutions Bermuda Ltd will commence operations
immediately.
Robin Bedford has been named Director of Citadel Solutions Bermuda Ltd and
will be responsible for leading the operation. He joined Citadel Solutions earlier
this month and brings with him nearly a decade of hedge fund administration
experience. Most recently, he was President of Dundee Leeds. Mr Bedford commented,
“Citadel Solutions has demonstrated commitment and dedication to become
a premium provider of administration solutions. I am delighted to be part of
this team.”
John Buckley, President of Citadel Solutions LLC stated that: “Approval by
the BMA is an important step in the further development of our activities. With
the addition of Robin to our leadership team, we are well-positioned to become
a leader in offshore fund administration. Robin and the Citadel Solutions Bermuda
team build upon our unique service offering – the delivery of Operational
Alpha to our clients.”
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