Opus Fund Services is pleased to share Part Two of the serialized Key Strategies for Emerging Managers published by Truss Edge, in collaboration with Dechert LLP, and RFA.

This installment, "Optimizing Operations", includes insights from Opus' Christian Pollard and covers a new range of best practices critical for a successful fund launch:

• Selecting service providers, including a fund administrator

• Comprehensive approaches to mitigating key person risk

• Considerations for outsourcing CFO/COO roles at the start

• Approaches for managing a remote-based hedge fund

Access the e-book below and let's connect to explore how Opus helps emerging managers of all strategies and sizes achieve their next level of growth:

• Meeting the rigorous new standards of institutional investors

• Evidencing resilient infrastructure & robust cybersecurity

• Scaling using intelligent automation & digital-first workflows

• Unifying their data structure to meet diverse reporting needs

Thank you to Truss Edge for the continued partnership.  We look forward to sharing the next installment soon!

Opus Fund Services is enjoying significant growth momentum in the European alternatives market, which we're proud to see reflected in our short-listed nominations for Hedgeweek® European Awards 2025 across four critical aspects of fund administration:

- Fund Administrator of the Year: Overall
- Fund Administrator of the Year: Client Services
- Fund Administrator of the Year: Technology
- Fund Administrator of the Year: Start-up & Emerging Funds

Opus's unique Digital Back Office model enables both emerging and established fund managers of all strategies to demonstrate institutional-quality infrastructure, the ability to scale seamlessly, and to evidence best practices for operational risk management. Plus provide investors with enhanced levels of transparency and reporting.
 
Connect with us to explore how Opus can best add value for you and your investors.

Launching or expanding a fund management business has never been more complex.

Opus has been helping emerging managers launch and scale their operations for twenty years. As service partner selections are a key consideration for investment managers, we are excited to share our insights in collaboration with industry leaders Truss Edge, Dechert LLP, and RFA in this multi-part guide to a successful fund launch. Please find the first release below with future editions coming soon!  

Connect with Opus to explore how we help fund managers achieve efficient, scalable businesses.

Opus is pleased to introduce the new Bulk Wire functionality within our Client Portal! Submit multiple wires at once and approve them in a single click - Saving time, simplifying tasks, and enhancing efficiency—all in one place. Contact your Client Services Representative or reach out to us at sales@opusfundservices.com to learn more.

We are thrilled to share that we’ve been named 'Hedge Fund Administrator of the Year' for the third consecutive year and also took home the 'Technology' award in the Hedge Fund Administration category at the 2024 Global Custodian Industry Leaders Awards. A heartfelt thank you to our clients for your invaluable support and for rating us so highly in the survey!

We’re proud to share that Opus has been certified again as a Great Place to Work in Canada, Ireland, the Philippines, and the USA! This recognition is extra special because it’s based entirely on what our people shared about their experiences here. It’s a testament to the culture we’re building together, grounded in trust, innovation, and collaboration. We’re grateful for this achievement and of each person who makes this a great place to work every day. Thank you to our incredible team for making this possible!

Exciting news! Opus is thrilled to announce the launch of our Manager Data Rooms, a powerful new feature within our Client Portal designed to transform how fund managers interact with investors. It streamlines investor interactions with secure, real-time communication and efficient document management. Simpler, smarter, scalable.

Opus is delighted to have won Administrator of the Year: Fund Domicile at the Hedgeweek US Awards 2024. This award highlights our expertise in supporting fund domiciles across the US, the Cayman Islands, Ireland and others, with proprietary technology that systematically meets each jurisdiction’s requirements—no manual workarounds needed. Our global service model, spanning four continents, helps us provide great service to clients and helps managers launch funds in different locations in a cost-effective, controlled way, opening doors to global investors. Thank you to Hedgeweek for this recognition, to our clients for their trust, and to our team for their dedication.

From October 14, 2023, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) introduced new measures to strengthen internal controls and corporate governance for regulated entities.

Opus is pleased to have won Fund Administrator of the Year: Private Debt at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024. Thank you Private Equity Wire for the recognition and to everyone who has placed their trust in us. We’re proud to have our private debt clients validate the fit-for-purpose technology and services we deliver to that rapidly growing sector.

Exciting news! For the third year running, Opus has achieved the top spot in the annual Global Custodian Hedge Fund Administration Survey. A huge thanks to our clients for providing their feedback.
Explore the full survey results.

We are honored to have won Best Administrator: Technology at the HFM US Services Awards 2024 in New York! John Ruszkowski and Robert Ansell from our team picked up the award. This accomplishment highlights our outstanding technology solutions and unwavering dedication to excellence. We are grateful to our clients for their continued trust and With Intelligence for the recognition.

We are proud to have been nominated in all six categories at the 2024 Global Custodian Industry Leaders Awards, marking the first time Opus has achieved this distinction. We wish to thank our clients for taking the time to complete the survey and for their continuous trust and support. We are looking forward to the November 21st ceremony in New York. Read more.

Opus is excited to release a new and improved landing page on our Investor Portal. Investors can now seamlessly access customized dashboards, filter for quick valuable insights, and stay informed from anywhere at any time. Ready to give your investors the power to stay ahead with just a few clicks? Contact your Client Services Representative or reach out to us at sales@opusfundservices.com.

We are pleased to have been shortlisted at the Hedgeweek US Awards 2024 in several categories such as Administrator of the Year: Overall, Technology, Fund Domicile, and Start-up & Emerging Funds. We are thankful for our clients' continued trust and support. Our dedication to innovation and delivering top-tier client service remains at the heart of our mission.

Opus is excited to announce that we have successfully exceeded 1,000 digital subscriptions on our proprietary DigiSub platform. Transforming the investor onboarding process with 10* efficiency and a 96% first-time completion rate, improving the investor experience, reducing manual errors, and streamlining the capital raising process for fund managers and their investors.

We are pleased to have been shortlisted at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024. We are grateful for the recognition and for the support of our clients. Our innovative proprietary technology and commitment to delivering a SaaS-based solution has proven to be a compelling value proposition. Vote for us here. Deadline is Friday 16th August 2024.

Exciting News! We have now opened a new office in Cape Town, South Africa. This expansion enhances our global reach as a SaaS-based fund administrator and will support our increasingly diverse client base, including South Africa-based managers and investors.

We are excited to share that we have been shortlisted for the HFM US Services Awards 2024 in the following categories:

Best Administrator: Client Service
Best Administrator: Technology
Best Administrator: Emerging Managers

This recognition highlights our team's commitment and innovative approach to client service, driven by our groundbreaking technology that redefines fund administration. Thank you to With Intelligence for recognizing our efforts and to our clients for their unwavering support and trust. You are essential to our continued success!

Opus is excited to welcome Leo LaForce as Director, Sales. With over twenty years of funds experience, at Hedgeserv and Globeop, Leo will further enhance our reputation with institutional investors, allocators, operational due diligence firms and fund managers. Link to the full press release below.