Antarctica Asset Management Wins Best Fund of Fund Provider at 2011 Hedge Funds World Awards Middle East

London, United Kingdom, April 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Antarctica Asset Management was recognized as the best fund of hedge funds provider at an award ceremony held in Dubai. The independent judges of the 5th Hedge Funds World Awards unanimously bestowed the award for Best Fund of Fund Provider to Antarctica Asset Management. In an extremely competitive category Antarctica stands out for the way in which it contributes to the funds industry, for great investment performance, client service and contribution to the development of best practice investor and client servicing.

This is the third award in the past six months for the Antarctica team, having also picked-up two trophies for the Antarctica Credit and Distressed Fund Ltd as it was named Best Newcomer Fund of Hedge Funds at the 2010 HFMWeek US Awards as well as the Best Performing Specialist FoHF over 1 year at the HFR 2010 European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards.

The impartial and unbiased judging panel seeks to reward genuine performance, service to Middle East investors and overall success. The 2011 judging panel was made up of Derek Hong, director - Liquid Investments at Emirates Investment Authority; Matein Khalid, head of capital markets at Bin Zayed Group; Brian J Luck, CEO of Optimus Consultancy; and Mark O'Hare, CEO of Preqin.

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About Antarctica Asset Management
Antarctica Asset Management is a leading global fund of hedge funds manager based in B.V.I. with over $1.6 bn in assets. Founded in 2001, the Antarctica Asset Management team comprises experienced professionals with deep expertise in hedge fund research, investment strategies and hands-on trading experience. The group’s research focus spans manager selection, risk management, legal due diligence and operational due diligence.

Contact:
Antarctica Asset Management (UK) LLP
+44 20 7823 7902
ir@antarcticaam.com