BTIG’s Prime Brokerage division has been named the Best Prime Broker for Start-Up and Emerging Managers by Hedgeweek’s Americas Awards 2021.
Now in its tenth year, the annual Hedgeweek Americas Awards “recognise excellence among hedge fund managers and service providers in the Americas across a wide range of categories.”
According to Hedgeweek, 41,227 votes were cast in the process to select firms of which 44 per cent were submitted by fund managers, 20 per cent by investors and 36 per cent by service providers. BTIG’s award was announced at Hedgeweek’s awards ceremony on Thursday, 21 October, 2021.
“Our Prime Brokerage team is honoured by this recognition for our start-up and emerging fund capabilities,” says Brian Petitt, Managing Director and Co-Head of BTIG Prime Brokerage. “The award is a testament to the dedication of our responsive client service team and commitment to helping clients achieve their business objectives.”
“We are incredibly proud of our team and the critical role our employees play in helping clients launch funds and achieve their goals,” says Justin Press, Managing Director and Co-Head of BTIG Prime Brokerage. “Since the Hedgeweek Americas Awards is a result of a tally of votes from funds and industry peers, it is an especially meaningful acknowledgement of the work we do each and every day.”
