Broadridge Named “Best Front-Office Initiative” at The American Financial Technology Awards 2016 and "Best Risk Management Software" at the HFM European Hedge Fund Technology Awards 2016

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. December 15, 2016 – Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a leading provider of technology and operations, communications and data and analytics solutions for financial services firms, was recognized for providing the “Best Front-Office Initiative” at The American Financial Technology Awards (AFTA) 2016 and the "Best Risk Management Software" at the HFM European Hedge Fund Technology Awards 2016.

The AFTA awards, hosted by Waters magazine and WatersTechnology.com, recognizes excellence in the deployment and management of financial technology within the asset management and investment banking communities. The HFM European Hedge Fund Technology Awards highlights and rewards IT and software providers serving the hedge fund sector that have demonstrated exceptional customer service and innovative product development over the last year.

“The awards highlight Broadridge’s continued commitment to offering best in-class solutions that help financial institutions efficiently and cost-effectively improve their operations, gather and service assets under management and manage risk, allowing them to focus on managing assets,” commented Brian Crowley, Vice President, Broadridge Investment Management, Reference Data and Risk Solutions. “We are honored to be recognized and look forward to helping our clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, fund administrators, and prime brokers manage risk and accelerate growth.”

In addition to the AFTA Award and HFM European Award, in the last year, Broadridge Investment Management Solutions was also recognized as the “Best Risk Management Software Firm” at the Hedgeweek Global Awards 2016, the “Best Portfolio Management Software” and the “Best Fund Accounting and Reporting Software” at HFM Hedge Fund Services Awards 2016.

Broadridge’s Investment Management Solutions (BIMS) helps hedge funds, asset managers, fund administrators, and prime brokers drive operational excellence to manage risk, accelerate growth and deliver real business value. Its modular suite of investment management solutions combines portfolio management, order management, risk management, reference data management, data warehouse reporting and reconciliation functionality in a single, multi-asset, completely integrated application.