Fund administration still vital to Bermuda's economy

Beyond its regulatory framework, Bermuda's major strength is its reputation as a centre of expertise for hedge fund administration. The jurisdiction has a long history in this business

The first administrators on the island set up in the late 1980s and early 1990s to support the hedge fund industry during its formative years. Bermuda-based companies like Tranaut Fund Administration, Forum Fund Services, Hemisphere and International Fund Administration (IFA) pioneered the concept of independent hedge fund administration and gained a reputation for high-quality client service and sector expertise.

When the large custody banks decided to enter hedge fund administration in the