Ross Thomson has joined Ocorian in Luxembourg as business development director. He was previously head of fund services for Crestbridge in Luxembourg, and has also worked at Carne and FundRock.
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Apex closes parts of MJ Hudson deal
Apex has closed the acquisition of the data & analytics division of MJ Hudson Plc, a UK-based provider of services to the asset management industry, specialising in private markets and alternative investments. MJ Hudson’s data & analytics business includes ESG, custodian bank benchmarking, and quantitative solutions, as well as investor relations and marketing support, and…
Spaceship selects Eze
Spaceship, an Australian investment app, has selected SS&C‘s Eze Investment Suite to support its portfolio management operations. Spaceship has c. AUD500m (USD332m) AuM across its three managed funds – Earth, Origin, and Universe – with some 200,000 users. Eze Investment Suite will support Spaceship with balance sheet maintenance, P&L reporting, and daily bulk data exports,…
BNY Mellon expands liquidity options
BNY Mellon has expanded LiquidityDirect, its short-term investment platform, to incorporate access to mutual funds, enhanced focused investing options, interest-bearing demand deposit accounts and sponsored cleared repo sweep capabilities. These new options provide a platform for leveraging more than 100 investment vehicles. The expansion covers integration with SAP‘s Treasury Management workstation, creating efficiencies for self-directed…
BBH hires ETF veteran from Vanguard
Brown Brothers Harriman has hired Tim Huver to join its ETF team. In this role, Huver is responsible for executing the firm’s ETF servicing growth strategy in the U.S. by fostering new client relationships and providing consultative services to help managers build a comprehensive ETF operating model. Huver joins BBH from Vanguard, where his 23-year…
Equiom hires from Northern Trust
Equiom, the C.I.-based administrator, has hired Paul Rogers as executive director of the Guernsey office. He was previously head of fiduciary for Northern Trust in Guernsey.
Northern hires chief data officer from BNYM
Northern Trust has appointed Duncan Cooper as chief data officer, asset servicing, a new role, reporting to Kelley Conway, global head of corporate and digital strategy. He will be responsible for leading the data strategy for the asset servicing business, covering both data delivery and data management. He joins from BNY Mellon, where he was…
Ultimus supports Nomura interval fund launch
Ultimus Fund Solutions, a U.S.-based provider of fund administration, accounting, and investor solutions, has supported Nomura Private Capital with the launch of the firm’s first interval fund. Nomura is expanding into intermediary distribution, with a focus on RIAs, banks, trusts and family offices, with the launch of the Nomura Alternative Income Fund (NAIFX).
Trident opens in Madrid
Trident Trust, the U.S.-based administrator, has opened an office in Madrid, Spain. Headed by Emiliano Cordoba, the office will support private clients, corporate clients and funds investing in real estate or private equity in Spain.
JTC supports Valour’s ETP launch
JTC Group, together with Carey Olsen, have supported Canada-based digital asset manager Valour Inc.’s new digital asset ETP programme in Jersey, C.I., which will be offered to investors across the European Union. The ETPs will provide investors with access to a variety of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets via a regulated stock exchange. Issued by…