Orangefield Columbus Wins ACQ Global Awards 2014 Trust Administration Advisory Firm of the Year, CEO Joe Holman Honored as Trust Advisor of the Year

New York, NY, October 29, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Orangefield Columbus, a global fund administrator that delivers high-touch services using a straight-forward approach and advanced technology, has been recognized as Trust Administration Advisory Firm of the Year by the ACQ Global Awards 2014 for its excellence in administering assets in trust. The awards also acknowledged Orangefield Columbus’ CEO, Joe Holman, as Trust Administration Advisor of the Year for his more than 25 years of fund administration and business development experience and expertise in regulatory, operational and tax related matters.

The ACQ Global Awards, now in their eleventh year, are independently awarded to financial advisory firms through a nomination process conducted by industry peers to recognize leading companies and individuals that are best-in-class around the world. Orangefield Columbus won for its on-demand reporting and expertise in trust advisory services that allow clients to receive more accurate financials. Orangefield Columbus provides the right blend of people and technology to clients and through its co-sourcing capabilities can scale to accommodate internal staffing needs. Its strong operational platform and expertise in global regulations including the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) has allowed Orangefield Columbus to expertly advise U.S. and non-U.S. trust companies on fundamental administration advisory issues.

“Orangefield Columbus is honored to have been recognized by ACQ Global in its 2014 awards as a global leader in trust administration advisory services,” said Joe Holman, CEO of Orangefield Columbus. “We take pride in service that allows us to develop deep relationships with our clients and constantly look for ways to contribute to our clients’ successes. We work with firms around the globe to provide a strong operational platform that they can rely on and are pleased to have that work recognized.”

About Orangefield

Orangefield Columbus is a global fund administrator that delivers high-touch services using a straight-forward approach and advanced technology to hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, offshore mutual funds, family offices, fund of funds, and hybrids. As new regulations and investor demands place unprecedented pressure on the alternative investments industry, Orangefield Columbus works with clients to increase transparency, standardize processes and workflows, and administer complex strategies including credit and bank debt funds, in the most efficient manner possible. We provide support for clients ranging from emerging managers to mature funds requiring high-touch, customizable technology and services. We also are asked to function as an extension of our client’s internal operations.

Orangefield Group was formed following an MBO of ING Trust in 2007 and operates from its core administration centers in 18 countries. In 2012 Columbus Avenue Consulting was acquired by Orangefield Group creating Orangefield Columbus. Orangefield employs over 500 experienced and qualified staff across its corporate services and fund administration services groups.