The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) has added prime brokerage firm Concept Capital Markets to its Thought Leadership Council.

Concept Capital Markets joins fellow council members McGladrey and KPMG to empower the HFA’s mission to advance transparency, development and trust in alternative investments.
 
“We are proud to join the HFA’s Thought Leadership Council in support of the organisation’s mission to unite and speak up for all hedge fund industry participants,” says Jack Seibald, managing member of Concept Capital Markets. “As the HFA continues to grow its regional chapters in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Concept Capital Markets will work alongside our fellow HFA leaders to support industry best practices, and to help educate the public, media and lawmakers about, and advocate for, the global alternative investment industry.”
 
“The HFA serves its members by producing top-level member networking and educational events, working to educate lawmakers and regulators, and being a strong voice for the advancement of the entire hedge fund industry,” says HFA president Mitch Ackles. “We are honoured that Concept Capital Markets has chosen to support our mission to help foster new opportunities for HFA members worldwide.”