Euroclear has acquired a 49pct stake in Inversis, a provider of global investment technology solutions and outsourced financial services. Euroclear will become the full owner of Inversis by the end of 2027. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Founded in 2001…
Month: July 2024
First custody partners join Fireblocks
Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for building blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations, has announced the first members of its global custodian partner program. Launched in May 2024, the partner program enables its customers to connect to trusted licensed custodians, including CloudTech Group, Zerocap, Rakkar, Komainu, and Zodia Custody.
Coremont hires global ops chief
Roy Mennell has joined Coremont, the UK-based fintech which was spun out from Brevan Howard in 2018, as global head of operations. He was previously head of operations at Robocap.
Hex Trust integrates with Talos
Hex Trust, an Asia-based digital asset custodian, has integrated with Talos, a provider of institutional trading technology for digital assets, to create a seamless custody and trading experience for its clients. Hex Trust will become a custodian within the Talos Provider Network, offering its digital asset custody services to Talos clients. This integration will also…
Coremont hires from Northern Trust
Coremont, the UK-based fintech, has appointed Lisita Shah as client service director. Prior to joining Coremont, she spent more than seven years at Northern Trust.
Copper licensed in HK
Copper, the UK-based digital asset custodian, has secured a Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) licence in Hong Kong. The licence was granted by Hong Kong’s Companies Registry,
Gen II hires for transformation
Gen II Fund Services has appointed Alan Ince as chief transformation officer. He joins from Hg Capital.
Highvern promotes in Ireland
Highvern, a C.I.-based provider of fund administration, private wealth, and corporate services, has appointed Emma Keane as country head and Adrian Bailie as head of corporate and capital markets in its Ireland office, based in Dublin. Both are internal appointments.
Apex hires for Americas
Apex has appointed Nicholas Morse as chief business development officer, Americas. He was previously at SS&C.
Vistra appoints NA MD
Vistra, the Asia-based provider of services to companies and funds, has appointed Caroline Baker as country managing director for North America, based in Montreal. Baker reports to Jonathan Ferrara, regional managing director for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Channel Islands, India, Americas, and Middle East. She retains her role as global head of operations for funds.…