Introduction
This report combines all seven briefs from the securities processing in hedge funds theme for Q1 2006. Areas covered include an overview of trends across the hedge fund industry as well as the actions the major participants (hedge funds, prime brokers and fund administrators) are taking to address these issues, both at a business and technology level.

Scope
Covers US, Europe and Asia
Forecasts hedge fund and prime brokerage spend by region until 2009, with spend broken down by source for all regions covered
Highlights
The effect of regulation in the US has been an increase in costs associated with hiring of more compliance officers, as well as improved compliance procedures, routine inspections and some level of fee restrictions.

As the market becomes increasingly saturated we have begun to see the shape of the industry evolving into a more mature model with 2 distinct segments emerging: front line innovators and large scale players.

As firms look to provide reporting on a global basis, we expect to see acquisitions of smaller local companies with local reporting capabilities. In addition, larger investment banks will be able to capitalize on existing synergies by entering the administration space and benefiting from pricing techniques already in operation across the firm.

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