U.S. Bank has hired David Kubilus for the newly created role of chief commercial officer for global fund services. Kubilus is based in London and will be responsible for connecting with investment managers about U.S. Bank’s recently launched Luxembourg capabilities. He will also contribute to the strategic development of global fund services in the U.S.…
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Elysian Capital appoints Apex for ESG ratings
Apex Group has been appointed by Elysian Capital LLP, an independent private equity investor, to provide ESG ratings and advisory services.
SumRidge selects SS&C’s platform to manage compliance regs
SumRidge Partners, LLC, a fixed income market-maker, has selected SS&C‘s risk & compliance intelligence platform (RCI), a web-based account, portfolio and transaction monitoring compliance platform. Sumridge will use RCI to manage FINRA market manipulation and Reg NMS surveillance requirements.
BBH appoints Sonobe-san as a general partner
Brown Brothers Harriman has appointed Noriyasu Sonobe as a general partner. Sonobe joined BBH in 2007 and is currently co-office head of BBH Tokyo, as well as head of relationship excellence for investor services in Japan. He is based in Tokyo.
Aztec supports USD2.75bn Basalt III infrastructure fund
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has supported Basalt Infrastructure Partners with the closing of Basalt III, which raised USD2.75bn to invest in infrastructure equity opportunities. Aztec will provide ongoing administration and accounting services to the fund from its Guernsey, Luxembourg and UK offices.
Aztec appoints Dave Griffin as group head of depositary services
Aztec Group has appointed Dave Griffin as group head of depositary services. Based in the UK, he will sit on the Aztec group executive committee, with a group-wide remit across all operational jurisdictions. He joined Aztec in 2013.
State Street appoints Theresa McLaughlin as global CMO
State Street Corporation has appointed Theresa McLaughlin as global chief marketing officer, with responsibility for marketing, branding, creative, communications, media, thought leadership, and events, inter alia. McLaughlin joins from TD Bank Financial Group where she was global chief marketing, customer experience & corporate citizenship officer for the past eight years. Based in Boston, she will…
Sarah Chao joins Intertrust as HK MD
Sarah Chao has joined Intertrust as managing director in Hong Kong. She will take over from James Donnan as he steps into his new role as regional managing director, Asia Pacific. She joins from Madison Pacific Trust in Hong Kong.
Christophe Sieger joins Crestbridge as Lux head of ManCo ops
Crestbridge, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed Christophe Sieger as director of ManCo operations, Luxembourg. He joins from MLRO in Luxembourg.
HSBC to support Orchid bond structure in Singapore
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Euroclear Bank have launched the Orchid bond structure in Singapore, combining domestic bond issuance with global distribution channels. International investors will be able to purchase bonds issued by Singapore-based issuers directly on SGX’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Central Depository, via Euroclear. HSBC acts as arranger, custodian bank and paying agent for…