Administrators
  • Calculation of the Net Asset Value
  • Preparation of (semi)-annual reports to shareholders
  • Payment of fund expenses 
Transfer Agents
  • Plays vital role in liaising between a company’s registrar and an investor
  • Maintain an investor’s account balances
Darwin Platform
  • Middle office services
  • Risk monitoring and compliance
  • Marketing
Auditors
  • Financial statement audit
  • Evaluation of internal controls
  • Document reviews
Asset Managers
  • Management of investments on behalf of others
  • Goal to grow a client's portfolio over time while mitigating risk
Brokers
  • Wide variety of custodial and financial services
  • Trade clearing
  • Trade settlement
  • Processes a buy or sell order on behalf of a client
Banks
  • Cash accounts holding subscription and redemption monies
  • Cash account to pay fund expenses.
Custodians
  • Safekeeping assets/securities
Depositaries
  • Verification of asset ownership
  • Capital and cash flow monitoring
  • Oversight of the AIF policies and procedures