Citi’s securities services business has launched Financial Information eXchange (FIX) API connectivity on its Advanced Citi ETF System (ACES); the bank’s online, global ETF portal that automates the entire ETF lifecycle. With FIX API connectivity, clients and APs can directly connect to Citi’s ACES platform from their OMS platforms and manage ETF share creation and…
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Clearwater hires new EMEA chief
Clearwater Analytics, the U.S.-based provider of SaaS-based investment management, accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, has appointed Keith Viverito as managing director, EMEA. Prior to joining Clearwater, Viverito served as a managing director at BlackRock, leading business development for Aladdin across EMEA.
Hudson Bay expands with SS&C
Hudson Bay Capital Management, a U.S.-based investment firm with USD20bn AuM, has appointed SS&C GlobeOp as its fund administrator. The collaboration expands the relationship with SS&C, which already covers a range of SS&C solutions for trade operations and investor support.
Palmer launches in Spain
Palmer, the UK-based private capital administrator, has launched an operation in Madrid, Spain. The local team will be led by Manuel Rodríguez and Pilar García. Palmer recently received regulatory approval to operate in the Channel Islands.
Leadership changes at Northern Trust
Northern Trust has appointed Clive Bellows, currently head of EMEA Global Fund Services (GFS), as president, EMEA. The move is pending regulatory approval. Bellows will succeed Teresa Parker, who plans to retire at midyear, following a 42-year career at Northern Trust. Upon taking the EMEA president role, Bellows will join Northern Trust’s management group and…
BNPP wins Indeval U.S. mandate
BNP Paribas has been appointed by Indeval as its local custodian for the U.S., representing USD60bn of assets. Indeval is the Mexican CSD, responsible for trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange and money market instruments. It is owned by the Mexican Stock Exchange (Grupo BMV). In 2018 Citi was appointed as custodian and tax services…
MUFG reaches USD1trn AuA, but…
MUFG Investor Services has issued a press release that can only be described, at best, as economical with the truth. In announcing that AuA has surpassed USD1trn, MUFG claims that it is a “global leader” in asset servicing and one of the largest fund administrators in the world, neither of which stands up to scrutiny.…
Ocorian completes Bovill deal
Ocorian, the C.I.-based provider of financial and corporate administration services, has completed the acquisition of Bovill, a UK-based specialist regulatory consultancy. Bovill is a global financial services regulatory partner to over 580 clients with offices in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S. Bovill’s team of over 80 specialists will combine with Newgate, Ocorian’s…
SEI appointed as trustee for Pictet CITs
SEI Trust Company will serve as trustee for four collective investment trusts (CITs) established by Pictet Asset Management for the U.S. institutional retirement market. Pictet Asset Management manages USD237bn globally.
Altum hires from Apex
Altum, the C.I.-based administrator, has hired Marian Suguitan as a director in the funds & institutional business, based in Jersey. She was previously at Sanne, which was acquired by Apex in 2022.