Mackenzie Investments, a Canadian asset manager, has launched a UCITS fund in Luxembourg through Waystone’s platform.
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BBH expands account opening API
BBH has expanded its account opening API connectivity to custodians, with SEB being the first to implement the solution. This builds on last year’s API integrations with major European fund distribution platforms, Allfunds, Clearstream and Euroclear. BBH’s account opening API supports straight-through exchange of account opening requests and confirmations between distributors, banks, platforms and custodians,…
Moss joins FNZ
David Moss has joined FNZ, the wealth platform, as group chief product officer, based in New York. He was previously at BNY for seven years after eight years at Citi.
Ultimus partners with iCapital
Ultimus has formed a partnership with iCapital, introducing DLT to streamline data transmission and reconciliation processes, improving operational efficiencies for asset managers and wealth managers throughout the lifecycle of alternative investments. The integration of technologies merges iCapital’s DLT platforms with Ultimus’ infrastructure, “creating a more efficient, secure, and transparent processing environment for alternative investment data”.
CACEIS hires from Amundi
CACEIS will propose the appointment of Jean-Jacques Barbéris as deputy CEO in charge of coverage and digital assets, at the next meeting of the CACEIS board of directors. Before joining CACEIS, Barbéris was an executive board member at Amundi.
ZILO signs TA client
ZILO, the UK-based fintech specialising in global asset and wealth management software, has signed UK-based Yealand Fund Services as a client for its TA product.
Apex promotes in Luxembourg
Apex has appointed Kavitha Ramachandran as CEO of FundRock LIS (FR LIS) and head of third-party ManCo services in Luxembourg. Apex operates two ManCo entities in Luxembourg: FR LIS, focused on private assets and alternative strategies, and FRMC, focused on financial assets and liquid strategies.
NAV expands in Ireland
NAV Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd., a subsidiary of NAV, the U.S. based administrator, now offers fund administration solutions for UCITS, expanding its services for regulated investment funds domiciled in Ireland and the European Union.
TMF authorised in Dubai
TMF Group, the Netherlands-based administrator, has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as a fund administrator within the DIFC. In addition, TMF will be licensed to act as a corporate service provider.
Apex supports Fidelity fund launch
Apex is providing transfer agency services to Fidelity International in support of the launch of its first tokenised product, which offers institutional and professional investors 24/7 liquidity. The capabilities are designed for on chain markets and real time processing environments. Apex acted as transfer agent, supporting digital investor onboarding, wallet whitelisting, and transaction processing for…