UMB Fund Services Named “Best Fund Administrator: Fund of Funds” by Acquisition International

UMB Fund Services, Inc. (UMBFS) has been named “Best Fund Administrator of the Year: Fund of Funds” as part of the 2014 International Hedge Fund Awards presented by Acquisition International.

The International Hedge Fund Awards, now in their second year, have become a go-to resource for industry professionals looking for partners that have been recognized for excellence, innovation and performance across the asset class.

The award follows on the heels of another accolade for UMBFS’ alternative investments division. It was Highly Commended at the 2013 HFM Awards in the category “Best Administrator under $30 Billion – Fund of Hedge Funds.”

Lonnie Macdonald, executive vice president of alternative investments for UMB Fund Services, said, “We are honored to have been recognized by HFMWeek and Acquisition International. These awards speak to the high quality of service we provide every day at UMB Fund Services. It’s our vision to provide our clients with the unparalleled customer experience. Awards such as these are a confirmation to us that our hard work to deliver on that vision is being recognized.”

John Zader, chief executive officer of UMB Fund Services, said, “We have always believed that our alternative investment services are among the finest offered anywhere. We are proud that the high quality and hard work of our associates has been recognized globally. It is gratifying to see that the marketplace is rewarding our efforts to become the best.”

About UMB Fund Services

UMB Fund Services, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., offers a complete line of products and services to the fund industry, including administration, fund accounting, distribution, investor services and transfer agency, and alternative investment services; custody services through UMB Bank, n.a.; and turnkey solutions including series trust, collective trust, and registered alternative investment services. It currently serves more than 200 clients with combined assets of more than $191 billion as of Dec. 31, 2013. For the past four years, the company has been named one of the top 10 midsize employers in southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF), the parent company of UMBFS, is a financial services holding company with more than $16.9 billion in banking assets, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo.