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[ C O N T E N T S ] IN THIS ISSUE SURVEYS 26 Jostling for prime position 54 The 2018 GC McLagan Hedge Fund Administration Survey Prime services has become one of the most profitable business lines within the equities divisions of top banks, some making larger waves than others. Will this mean a change in the prime broker hierarchy? 46 Giving fund administration a fresh new look 73 The 2018 GC McLagan Prime Brokerage Survey 98 Survey FAQ As back-office activities become increasingly commoditised, fund administrators are realising the front-office is the key to stay relevant and competitive. 32 Hedging your Brexit bets The implications of Brexit appear to be far less destabilising for hedge funds than for other institutions. 36 A series of fortunate events After roles at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Citi, Mark Aldoroty’s reputation in the industry was hardly up for debate, however Global Custodian decided to add one more achievement to the resume of Pershing’s prime services head by inducting him into our Hall of Fame. The Hedge Fund Annual 2018 globalcustodian.com 3