Janus Henderson has awarded a “long-term strategic mandate” to BNP Paribas to provide a range of fund and market & financing services across the UK, France, Luxembourg, and Australia. BNP Paribas will expand its partnership with Janus Henderson by leveraging the bank’s diversified capabilities, including those of its Global Markets business. Janus Henderson, the asset…
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BNPP extends Auto FX service
BNP Paribas’ securities services business has extended its multi-custodian third-party Automated FX service to continental Europe. La Financière de l’Échiquier, a European asset manager with EUR28bn (USD33bn) AuM, is the first client in France to benefit from the bank’s third-party FX solution, covering all 40 of its French funds.
Imperium appoints Jersey COO
Imperium, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed James Wileman as COO in Jersey. He joins Imperium from Fiduchi, an independent financial services business.
BBH appointed for KGI OFC
BBH has been selected by KGI Asset Management Limited to support the launch of its new open-ended fund company (OFC) platform. As part of the mandate, BBH is providing services including depositary, fund services, and transfer agency for the Hong Kong domiciled structure.
MSIM launches BTC ETP
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, an ETP. Coinbase and BNY have been appointed to provide digital asset custody services for MSBT. BNY also serves as the administrator and transfer agent and will provide accounting, recordkeeping and cash management services.
Thornburg expands with State Street
State Street has been appointed by Thornburg Investment Management to provide end to end servicing support for Thornburg’s new ETF share classes. Thornburg is a privately owned investment firm with c. USD57bn AuM. Under the expanded mandate, State Street will deliver ETF servicing for Thornburg’s new share classes, including custody, accounting, ETF basket creation, create…
Feynman Point selects Arcesium
Arcesium, which now describes itself as a fintech delivering front–to-back-office solutions to institutional investment firms, has been appointed by Feynman Point Asset Management to deliver reconciliation across digital and traditional assets. Feynman Point Asset Management is an institutional asset manager and RIA. J.P. Morgan is a shareholder in Arcesium.
Apex appoints Lux CEO
Apex has appointed Loïc Choquet as CEO of Apex Fund Services S.A. in Luxembourg, subject to CSSF approval. He joins Apex from Aztec Group, where he served as head of Luxembourg and chair of the management board for the last three and a half years. He replaces Frank de Wit, who takes on the role…
Sonata One launches investor care service
Sonata One, the fintech focused on private markets, has launched Instant Investor Care, a service that combines technology with human expertise to support private capital investors across the fund lifecycle. Features include multi-channel support via live chat, voice and video call, fully embedded in the Sonata One platform, and 24/5 access to its client service…
Bax leaves Citi
Matthew Bax has left Citi after nearly nine years, most recently as head of sales & client for its securities services business. Although no formal announcement has been made, it is understood that Bax is moving to BNY where he will replace Alan Flanagan, who recently moved to U.S. Bank.