Citi OpenInvestor. Hedge Fund Services. Focused Solutions Specialized Expertise. Transaction Services

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1 Citi OpenInvestor sm Hedge Fund Services Focused Solutions Specialized Expertise Transaction Services

2 2 Citi Transaction Services Confronting a Changing Landscape Today s hedge fund managers are facing significant operational challenges, including more stringent regulatory oversight, investor demand for greater portfolio transparency, and the need to support new strategies, asset classes and products across diverse geographies. These demands are pushing the limits of in-house capabilities and diverting already stretched resources away from core portfolio management and client service priorities. And as competition for investor assets tightens, hedge fund managers are seeking ways to increase efficiency, improve performance and liquidity, and gain access to capital and investors in new markets. The value of an expert partner To meet these challenges and pursue these opportunities, asset managers need access to the expert resources of a dedicated investment services partner, one that understands their business and can respond to their unique needs. Citi combines this specialized expertise with a comprehensive set of capabilities and the power of our global network to create strategic solutions that help hedge fund managers meet their critical day-to-day needs and support their continued long-term growth. Specialized expertise and operational advantage The foundations of our investment services approach: Investment management orientation We put our clients objectives first, approaching the investment services business from an asset manager s perspective. Our integrated solution leverages proprietary technology developed for Citi Capital Advisors alternative investment platform and is supported by a dedicated team of specialists with extensive hedge fund asset management experience. Operational risk management Citi brings a deep understanding of the risks associated with our clients operating models, helping them manage risk with a strong, front to back-office control environment, rigorous data management protocols and real-time visibility into daily operations. Operational excellence We combine top industry talent, robust infrastructure and proven technology to provide our clients with exceptional service. Tight cross-functional integration on a common global operating platform helps maximize efficiency and ensure consistent service delivery.

3 Citi OpenInvestor Hedge Fund Services 3 Americas Asset Classes Fund Administration Europe Middle East Africa Strategies Hedge Fund Manager Custody Middle Office Asia Pacific Products Investing and Financing Citi OpenInvestor: A comprehensive solution from a premier provider Citi OpenInvestor SM is an integrated platform of investment services that offers middle office, fund services, custody and investing and financing solutions that help support our clients performance objectives across asset classes, strategies and geographies.

4 4 Citi Transaction Services Delivered on a Proven Platform Our core technology was developed especially for alternatives. Built on an integrated data management model, our straightthrough platform consolidates and streamlines your post-trade operations. We connect our clients trading platforms seamlessly to Citi s processing systems, thirdparty providers, prime brokers and market data sources, and give them direct access to operational workflow throughout the service lifecycle. Combining best-of-breed solutions and Citi s proprietary systems to deliver superior service Seamless integration with client and third-party platforms, prime brokers, market data sources and Citi back office Full process and data visibility with interactive tools to view and customize data online in real time Citi s OpenAi technology combines best-in-class solutions and Citi s proprietary alternatives platform to offer hedge fund managers greater straight-through processing efficiency, improved portfolio visibility and seamless industry connectivity. Trade Entry Client Reporting Investor Reporting Data Feeds External Vendors Reference Data Bank Loan Admin Pricing MIDDLE OFFICE MONITOR Trade Processing Security Master Derivatives Admin Allocations Reconciliation Transfer Agency Corporate Actions Status Monitor Cash & Collateral Mgmt Market Data/ Benchmarks KPI/SLA Monitoring Admins PB/Custody/ Clearing OMGEO/DTCC Client Portal COMMON DATA WAREHOUSE Third Party Interchange

5 Citi OpenInvestor Hedge Fund Services 5 Direct Access to Workflow View data at the firm, fund and portfolio level. Data is continuously updated and made available to our clients accounting, research, risk and fund administration teams, allowing them to closely monitor trade status, positions and counterparty exposure and customize reports in real time. Easy-to-use dashboards offer: Customizable views Data customization Workflow and visibility integration Real-time reporting Single book of record OpenAi provides visibility into key investment cycle events across strategies and portfolios. Bank Debt Derivatives Middle office monitor

6 6 Citi Transaction Services The Citi Advantage Citi is a trusted resource for many of the world s leading asset managers and institutional investors, offering award-winning solutions backed by a commitment to exceptional customer service. Citi OpenInvestor offers our clients the full breadth of our investment services capabilities with access to the extensive resources of Citi s global banking organization. Clients benefit from Citi s local presence across the world s developed and emerging markets, providing valuable on-the-ground expertise and support for expansion into new markets and distribution relationships. We offer a broad set of modular solutions that enhance and extend our clients in-house investment services capabilities, allowing them to retain control over their workflow and direct access to critical data, while integrating seamlessly with their front office to optimize investment operations. Solutions are flexible and scalable, allowing our clients to respond quickly and efficiently to evolving regulatory and competitive demands. Fund Administration Custody Hedge Fund Manager Middle Office Investing and Financing

7 Citi OpenInvestor Hedge Fund Services 7 Modular solutions that are focused on the specialized needs of hedge fund managers and tailored to your firm s specific needs. Fund Administration Citi provides a full range of fund services across products, structures and jurisdictions, including fund accounting, regulatory administration, investor recordkeeping and distribution support. Delivered on a multi-strategy, multiasset class, multi-vehicle platform, our full-service solution supports growth and diversification into new products and markets. Middle Office Middle office solutions offer complete daily operations, technology and data management solutions to support your front office. From trade capture to reconciliation, we integrate seamlessly with your front-office and back-office fund accountants, prime brokers and custodians to optimize your tradesupport workflow. Custody Covering 94 markets from our 60-branch proprietary network, Citi offers the experience, scale and technology necessary to meet your most complex custody needs. With Citi s specialized custody solutions, alternatives managers can better manage counterparty risk, segregate and protect assets, deliver comprehensive levels of reporting to investors and establish external connectivity with multiple providers. Investing and Financing A wide range of tailored investing and financing services include openarchitecture securities lending programs that leverage Citi s innovative trading strategies, global presence, and robust risk management controls. Our integrated package offers a complete range of liquidity management products and FX solutions, as well as dedicated prime brokerage services through Citi Prime Finance.

8 Citi s Hedge Fund Services To meet your complex hedge fund and fund of hedge fund investment services needs, Citi is your single provider, offering market-leading experience, global reach and state-of-the-art technology. Our established worldwide presence, economies of scale and comprehensive portfolio of solutions enable us to deliver uniformly integrated services, create administrative efficiencies and reduce operating costs. Our client-centric service model provides dedicated relationship managers, flexible solutions and extensive industry expertise, freeing you to focus on your core investment management and client service activities. Contact: Asia Pacific Mark England Siu Chan Kwan mark.england@citi.com siuchan.kwan@citi.com Europe, Middle East and Africa Andrew Collins andrew.j.collins@citi.com Latin America Marcia Rothschild marcia.rothschild@citi.com North America Patrick Curtin patrick.curtin@citi.com Citi OpenInvestor SM is the investment services solution for today s diversified investor, combining specialized expertise, comprehensive capabilities and the power of Citi s global network to help its clients meet their performance objectives across asset classes, strategies and geographies. Citi OpenInvestor provides complete investment services for institutional, alternative and wealth managers, delivering middle office, fund services, custody, and investing and financing solutions that are focused on its clients specific challenges and customized to their individual needs. For more information, visit openinvestor.transactionservices.citi.com. Citi Transaction Services transactionservices.citi.com 2012 Citibank, N.A. All rights reserved. Citi and Arc Design is a registered service mark of Citigroup Inc GTS /12