Ultimus, the independent provider of fund administration, accounting, and investor solutions, has launched Ultimus Registered Alternatives Gateway, a platform for launching registered alternative funds. Ultimus Gateway provides a full-service operating and oversight model with vetted partners, designed to streamline the fund launch process, offering components that enable advisors to navigate regulatory requirements with greater ease.…
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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…
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.
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.…
Zodia Markets to acquire Elwood business
Zodia Markets, a UK-headquartered digital asset trading business backed by Standard Chartered, has agreed with Elwood Technologies, a provider of digital asset execution and portfolio management software, to acquire Elwood Capital Management Ltd, Elwood’s digital asset OTC trading business based in Jersey, C.I., and regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Following completion of the…
Komainu wins platform mandate
Komainu, a C.I.-based digital asset custodian, has been chosen as custodian for all digital asset funds and strategies available on DigitalArray, the global fund platform for digital asset funds launched by AI Global Strategies. Headquartered in Bermuda, the company is an incorporated segregated account of Alpha Innovations International ISAC Ltd. and is registered to conduct…
Schroders outsources to CBRE
Schroders Capital’s real estate business has signed an outsourcing agreement with CBRE, which will provide real estate fund administration services in the UK and Luxembourg. Under the agreement, CBRE provides fund accounting and administration services for approximately GBP11bn (USD14bn) of Schroders Capital’s UK and Luxembourg-based real estate funds.