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Hedge Fund Services


Starting A Hedge Fund
Forming a hedge fund is a complex, highly specialized venture that requires the services of knowledgeable professionals including accountants, attorneys, and third party administrators. Professionals at M.S. Howells & Co. have the expertise, contacts, and strategic partnerships with service providers required to make the formation process as seamless and successful as possible.

M.S. Howells & Co. can connect managers starting a new hedge fund with key professionals and help new funds attain Prime Brokerage services through our relationship with Jefferies and Company, Inc. M.S. Howells & Co. can provide prospective fund managers with the information required to successfully start a new fund, including advice in preparing presentation and marketing materials for potential investors.

M.S. Howells & Co. gives new fund managers advice concerning the basic structure of hedge funds, how to create an action plan that will allow new managers to control the start-up process, and help new managers avoid common mistakes that can be problematic in the future. Our professional team can help new hedge fund managers develop and articulate short and long term goals, strategic objectives, and operational procedures and protocols. Whether you're a domestic or offshore start-up fund, we have relationships with numerous third party providers that specifically service the hedge fund community.

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Soft Dollar Arrangements
M.S. Howells & Co. offers hedge funds and money managers the ability to create soft dollar arrangements in order to finance expenses for the benefit of the fund including research, quotation equipment, periodicals, and other services. While reviewing soft dollar arrangements, M.S. Howells & Co. recommends that our institutional clients examine their current trading relationships in order to evaluate whether they are currently receiving trading flexibility and the best trade execution services. When entering a soft dollar relationship with M.S. Howells & Co. you will receive a detailed monthly accounting of activity and balances in your soft dollar account.



Technology Assistance
M.S. Howells & Co. combines best-of-breed third-party and proprietary services and products to create a comprehensive technology solution. From compliance monitoring to contingency planning, we are well aware of the many challenges faced by financial firms. We know our clients require that their critical information be available when and where they need it. M.S. Howells & Co. can help clients select, acquire, manage, and maintain an optimal mix of technologies to grow and support their businesses. The M.S. Howells & Co. I.T. team is well versed in today's complex technology environment and ready to assist our customers in effectively dealing with any issue.


For more information about our Hedge Fund Formation Services, please contact Katrina Santa Maria at (480) 563-2000.



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