Apex has launched Apex Digital 3.0, a digital infrastructure that it claims will enable clients to transition into digital and on-blockchain finance by unlocking access, enhancing liquidity and driving asset growth and higher returns. Apex says it will “focus on future- proofing clients for the evolving digital asset landscape while ensuring compliance with the…regulatory landscape”.
Category: Independents
Eleven receives new investment
Marktlink Capital, a European private equity and venture capital investment firm, has invested in in Eleven, a fintech supporting the full investment lifecycle from fundraising and investor onboarding to ongoing investor servicing and engagement for fund managers, investors, fund administrators, service providers and other related parties.
Ocorian adds to London funds team
Ocorian, the C.I.based asset servicing provider for private markets and corporate and fiduciary administration, has recruited Craig Rowland as commercial director as it continues to strengthen its funds team in London. His most recent role was chief revenue officer at Cleveland & Co and, before that, was director of business development at Maitland.
Apex wins MPower mandate
Apex has been appointed as fund administrator and compliance services provider for MPower’s latest venture capital vehicle, MPower Partners Fund II LP. MPower was founded by three Japanese women,
IQ-EQ acquires Gordian
IQ-EQ has acquired Gordian Capital Limited, which it claims is Asia’s first and largest institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions provider. Its client base consists of global and regional asset managers, internal and external investment teams, SWFs, DFIs, family offices and corporates, investing in private equity, real estate, venture capital, private credit, infrastructure, hedge…
SS&C to acquire Calastone
SS&C has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Calastone, the largest global funds network and provider of technology solutions to the wealth and asset management industries, from Carlyle. The purchase price is c. GBP766m (c. USD1.03bn), subject to certain adjustments. Headquartered in London, Calastone connects more than 4,500 financial organisations across 57 markets.
CSSF approves Waystone ETF platform
Waystone, the provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, has secured approval from CSSF for its Luxembourg UCITS platform, Waystone UCITS Platform (Lux) SICAV to integrate an ETF operating model. This enables the launch of ETFs alongside traditional UCITS products, offering international asset managers an efficient plug-and-play solution for market entry into…
Gen II hires in Europe
Gen II Fund Services, the U.S.-based private capital fund administrator, has appointed Ben Mardon as head of real assets, Europe, based in London. He has joined from Citco. In 2024 Gen II acquired Crestbridge, a UK-based private capital fund administrator.
Ultimus links to FRT
Financial Recovery Technologies, a global securities class actions recovery provider, has formed a partnership with Ultimus Fund Solutions, enabling Ultimus to offer its fund administration and middle office investment management clients access to FRT’s class action monitoring, filing, and recovery solutions while leveraging Ultimus’ platform for data onboarding and ongoing support.
Goji & Endava join forces
Endava, a business transformation group, has formed a partnership with Goji, the Euroclear-owned digital solutions provider for private funds. Goji and Endava have developed an Accelerated Integration Gateway Framework, an out-of-the-box, scalable, adaptable solution that decreases time to market and maximises return on investment, helping Goji and its clients to experience and deliver value more…