Saltgate, the C.I.-based alternatives administrator with c. USD100bn AuA, has named Jean-François (Jeff) Flamant as its head of depositary. He joins from TMF Group, where he was head of depositary services.
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NatWest wins new depositary mandate
NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services has been appointed as the depositary for Beechbrook Capital LLP’s latest fund in its UK SME strategy, Beechbrook UK SME Credit III LP. Beechbrook Capital is a specialist direct lender which focuses on investments in small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across a range of industries in the UK and Europe.
U.S. Bank implements ESG solution
U.S. Bank has deployed Sustainalytics, the provider of ESG research and ratings owned by Morningstar, to offer ESG data solutions to its global fund services clients. U.S. Bank has integrated Sustainalytics’ research and ratings to support portfolio analysis which enables regulatory compliance and investor and financial reporting capabilities to address regulatory and investor reporting demands.…
Waystone supports new energy fund
Waystone, the provider of global governance and third-party ManCo services, has supported the launch of the Kayne Anderson Renewable Infrastructure Fund on the MontLake UCITS Platform ICAV. The fund, managed by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors L.P., follows a long-only strategy, investing in listed renewable infrastructure companies that are involved in business activities related to renewable…
Preqin expands in Europe
Preqin, the provider of alternative assets data, tools, and insights, has opened an office in Frankfurt, Germany.
HSBC launches new PA admin platform
HSBC has launched a new technology platform to provide private asset administration services to asset owners and managers. The new platform, powered by SEI, offers private asset investors digital workflow and reporting solutions, allowing them to oversee (via a consolidated data stack) all aspects of their operating model – from fund accounting to investor reporting.…
BBH veteran joins BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon has appointed Vivian Tung as global head of ETF services. Based in the U.S., she will be responsible for managing all operational and client services aspects of the ETF business, including innovation, design, technical implementations, client onboarding, and client servicing. Tung joins from BBH, where she spent nearly 17 years, most recently in…
State Street updates timetable for BBH deal
State Street has confirmed that it expects to close the deal to acquire BBH’s investor services business by the end of the second quarter. State Street pointed to a protracted regulatory approval process as one reason for the delay.
Avanti rebrands as Custodia
Avanti Financial Group, Inc. has rebranded as Custodia Bank, Inc., as a precursor to the launch of its digital asset bank. Custodia Bank plans to launch in Q2 with U.S. Dollar deposit accounts for business customers, initially providing ACH and Fedwire services. The post-launch roadmap includes digital asset custody, Avit (a payment instrument similar to…
LSEG to acquire TORA
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to acquire TORA, a U.S.-based trading technology provider, for USD325m. Founded in 2004, TORA has an order and execution management and portfolio management solution for clients trading equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives and digital assets. The addition of digital assets to LSEG’s trading capabilities strengthens its presence…