HedgeOp Nominated for Top Regulatory Advisory Award

Among Leading Fund Providers in HFMWeek's Awards


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - September 29, 2009) - HedgeOp Compliance, LLC, the leading provider of specialized compliance software and consulting services for asset managers, today announced it has been nominated Best Regulatory Advisory Firm of 2009 at HFMWeek's US Service Provider Awards, which honor the top hedge fund providers based in the United States. This is the first time that HFMWeek, one of the leading news sources for the hedge fund sector, will honor the US' leading providers to the hedge fund industry.

Bill Mulligan, CEO of HedgeOp Compliance, said, "We are honored to be recognized by our peers as a leader in the industry, a testament to the consultative and proactive approach taken by the entire HedgeOp team amidst a period of unprecedented change and increasing demands from service providers. With unwavering challenges facing asset managers the need for robust platforms that fulfill compliance obligations remains greater than ever. We remain committed to meeting and exceeding the requirements of the hedge fund industry."

The awards will be presented during ceremonies held in New York's Jumeirah Essex House Hotel on October 22. In all, HFM Week will honor US-based fund service providers in 21 different categories including fund administration, prime brokerage, technology, and advisory services. HFM Week's European Service Provider Awards were held in London last May.

About HedgeOp

HedgeOp Compliance, LLC focuses exclusively on helping investment managers meet their compliance, operational and due diligence challenges. HedgeOp has developed a successful business since 2001 based on its proactive approach to servicing clients and proven reputation. Clients range from start-up managers to large firms with well-established track records. HedgeOp's business lines include specialized compliance consulting services, our patented ComplianceTrak™ software, and due diligence research and operational due diligence reporting for fund of funds and other institutional investors. For additional information please visit www.hedgeop.com.

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