Gemini, the digital asset service provider, has been appointed as the custodian for Path Crypto’s Managed Portfolios, a robo-advisor investment platform that offers tailored digital investment strategies for retail and institutional investors. Path Crypto, a registered SEC investment advisor, recently launched the Managed Portfolios program in the U.S. and has plans to expand internationally later…
Month: August 2024
Komainu appointed by Nasdaq
Nasdaq has appointed Komainu, the C.I.-based digital asset custodian, as a core custodian for its suite of crypto indices. This follows a similar arrangement between Nasdaq and Zodia Custody.
State Street promotes Ambrosius
State Street has appointed Joerg Ambrosius as president of investment services, State Street’s largest business. He will retain his current duties as chief commercial officer. The role has been vacant since COO & president Lou Maiuri left at the start of 2024.
Altum to merge with Elysium
Altum Group, a C.I.-based provider of fund, corporate, and family office solutions, has agreed to merge with Elysium Fund Management Ltd, a Guernsey-based provider of fund, corporate and professional services. Elysium will merge into Altum once the deal receives regulatory approval. The combined group will have more than USD40bn AuA, with over 200 employees across…
State Street launches Sharia services
State Street now offers Shariah-compliant global custody and fund administration services following the attainment of a Shariah-compliant certificate from Amanie Advisors Sdn. Bhd, a Shariah advisory firm.
Apex wins Africa fund
Apex has been appointed as AIFM and administrator of a fund aimed at supporting renewable energy infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa. The Gaia Africa Climate Fund is targeting investment of up to USD200m.
JTC hires for Ireland
JTC, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed Lloyd Collier as a senior director responsible for the growth of its institutional client services business in Ireland. Prior to joining JTC, Collier spent two decades with BNY.
BNY partners with Snorkel AI
Snorkel AI has struck an agreement with BNY to provide software, expertise and insights that help turn unstructured data into actionable insights and solutions for clients. Snorkel AI is a California-based AI data development specialist, helping companies move from legacy manual efforts to a programmatic approach for more affordable, scalable and secure AI model creation.
Centralis acquires Oakford
Centralis Group, the Luxembourg-based alternative asset and corporate services provider, has acquired Oakford Advisors. UK-based Oakford provides specialist services focused on alternative fund clients. Forty employees will join Centralis from Oakford.
TMF appoints transformation chief
TMF Group, a Netherlands-based provider of compliance and administrative services, has appointed Charlie Netherton to its executive committee as chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Mark Weil. He was previously on a career break after working for Marsh.