Aztec, the C.I.-based alternatives administrator, has established a presence in Ireland with a hub in Kilkenny. This follows the appointment in 2022 of Kevin Hogan as head of Ireland fund services. Hogan joined from State Street. A recruitment drive is now underway to build a team of approximately 30. The roles will cover private equity, real assets and private debt, focusing predominantly on accounting and administration, but also including loan administration, banking and payments, corporate services, tax accounting and company secretarial.