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…
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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.
Langham Hall supports VC fund launch
Langham Hall, the UK administrator, has been appointed to provide fund accounting and administration, AIFM and depositary services by British Business Bank for the British Growth Partnership Fund I, which has closed at GBP200m (USD264m). The fund has been established to increase access to venture capital for UK defined contribution pension schemes, supporting greater participation…
Citi wins HK ETF mandate
Citi has been appointed as trustee, custodian and ETF administrator for Fullgoal Asset Management (HK) Limited’s first Hong Kong-domiciled ETF. The Fullgoal Hang Seng HK High Dividend ETF is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Fullgoal Asset Management (HK) Limited is the Hong Kong unit of Shanghai-headquartered Fullgoal Fund Management. The group, including its…
Apex collaborates with Zodia
Apex has formed a collaboration between European Depositary Bank, an Apex company, and Zodia Custody, the institution-first digital assets platform with shareholders and investors including Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD. The initiative, which is subject to the relevant regulatory approvals for EDB across Europe, will support the development…
Curtin to retire from Citi
Patrick (Pat) Curtin has announced his intention to retire from Citi, after 16 years of service. Curtin, one of the genuine legends of the industry, joined Citi after a brief period at Swift and 12 years at BNY Mellon. Based in New York, he is currently North American head of securities services. I wish all…
NTRS wins HF mandate
Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services has been selected to provide middle office services and fund administration to Moorstone, L.P., an independent, directly registered investment advisor dedicated to investing in the global commodity supply chain. Under the engagement, Northern Trust is providing a suite of solutions via the Omnium platform, including middle office services, treasury and…