Gen II Fund Services, a U.S.-based independent private equity fund administrator, has hired Bob Caporale as head of strategic business development, focusing on developing strategic client partnerships and acquisition opportunities. Most recently, Caporale was CEO of Exchangelodge, a software company that provides data solutions to the alternative investment industry. He also spent 12 years at…
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Citi to service new family of ETFs for Emles Advisors
Citi has been appointed by Emles Advisors to provide securities services for its new family of four ETFs. Citi will provide fund administration, global custody, transfer agency and ETF services. Emles Advisors is a new asset management firm based in New York.
Aztec supports Nordic Capital’s EUR6.1bn Fund X
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has supported Nordic Capital with the fundraising activities and final close of Nordic Capital Fund X. Raising EUR6.1bn (USD7.2bn) at final close, Fund X is the largest fund that Nordic Capital has raised. The fund, launched in April 2020, was oversubscribed at its hard cap, and was raised in less…
Ultimus launches digital portal for distribution
Ultimus Fund Solutions has launched uTRANSACT, a digital portal that provides real-time information and account access for both shareholders and advisers. Developed as part of Ultimus’ uSUITE technology applications, uTRANSACT is offered as part of the firm’s shareholder services and transfer agent offerings. It allows multiple levels of user access, including shareholder, broker firm, broker…
Apex to acquire FundRock
Apex Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based financial services provider, has announced plans to acquire FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd. Upon completion of the transaction, Apex would reach close to USD1trn in combined assets across administration, custody, depositary and management. FundRock is the largest third-party manager of UCITS funds in Luxembourg. Terms of the…
HSBC to service Haitong’s ESG ETF in Hong Kong
HSBC has been appointed as the securities services provider by Haitong International Asset Management (HK) Limited for Haitong MSCI China A ESG ETF, the first broad-based ESG ETF listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Haitong is based in Hong Kong.
Northern Trust expands relationship with Driehaus
Northern Trust has expanded its relationship with Driehaus Capital Management, a U.S.-based asset manager. Northern Trust will provide fund accounting, fund administration, regulatory administration, transfer agency and global custody services to the Driehaus Mutual Funds. Northern Trust was appointed in 2009 to provide global custody and related services to Driehaus entities, including the Driehaus Mutual…
Juniper Square launches commercial RE fund admin service
Juniper Square, a U.S.-based real estate technology solutions provider, has launched a technology-driven fund administration service designed for the commercial real estate industry. The offering provides services spanning accounting, reporting, treasury and subscriptions.
Northern Trust hires Caroline Hwang to lead client services in Hong Kong
Northern Trust has appointed Caroline Hwang to lead client services for its asset servicing business in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Hwang is responsible for managing Northern Trust’s client service team for institutional asset owners as well as developing and implementing strategy across these markets. Based in Hong Kong, Hwang reports to Michael Wu, country…
AGI selects SS&C’s Sylvan for FI performance and attribution
Allianz GIobal Investors has selected SS&C’s Sylvan as its consolidated global performance measurement and attribution platform for its fixed income businesses. AGI’s fixed income team manages EUR193bn (USD226bn) in assets.