FundBank Group, a banking provider to the asset management industry, has rebranded to IRACE Digital. The rebrand “marks the group’s shift from a traditional institutional banking platform to an integrated infrastructure provider supporting institutional activity across both traditional and digital asset markets”. Building on FundBank’s existing institutional banking infrastructure, and subject to regulatory approvals, IRACE…
Category: Alts
Aztec supports Norvestor fund launch
Aztec, the C.I.-based alternative funds administrator, has supported long-standing client Norvestor, a private equity manager, on the final close of Norvestor X SCSp, which raised EUR2bn (USD2.3bn) at its hard cap. Aztec provides fund administration, investor onboarding and transaction support services to Norvestor X from its Luxembourg office. Since 2009, Aztec has supported Norvestor across…
Alchelyst links to Allfunds
Alchelyst, the Ireland-based investor solutions and infrastructure provider for private markets asset managers, has established a partnership with Allfunds Blockchain, the world’s largest B2B fund distribution platform, to help private markets asset managers process investor transactions more efficiently, reducing errors and administrative friction. The partnership introduces Alchelyst×Allfunds Blockchain API, an API-driven, permissioned blockchain integration that…
NTRS supports inaugural TirNua fund
Northern Trust has been appointed by TirNua Capital Partners to provide fund administration, depositary and banking services for the firm’s inaugural infrastructure fund. The fund has secured EUR340m (USD390m) in commitments at first close. The Ireland-domiciled fund is structured as a closed-end Investment Limited Partnership (ILP). Headquartered in Dublin, TirNua is a private markets investment…
Carne appoints president
Carne Group, Europe’s largest third-party ManCo, has appointed John Parkhouse as president, strengthening its leadership as the firm accelerates execution of its long-term, client-led growth strategy. He joins Carne from PwC, where he spent over three decades advising global asset managers and investment fund groups. As president, Parkhouse will lead the global executive committee and…
IQ-EQ adds to senior management team
IQ-EQ has appointed Michael Slater as managing director, Middle East, and Frédéric Ullens as managing director, Luxembourg. Based in Dubai, Slater joins after leaving Northern Trust, where he was most recently in charge of strategic relationships with EMEA financial institutions. He earned an excellent reputation for his work in the Middle East for the bank.…
Muzinich launches ETF on Waystone platform
Muzinich & Co., a specialist in public and private corporate credit, has launched the Muzinich AAA CLO UCITS ETF, the firm’s first European ETF, which expands access to its established loans, CLO and short duration investment grade capabilities. The ETF has been launched on the Waystone white label platform.
Highvern to acquire Oak in Guernsey
The Highvern and Permian Group plans to acquire Guernsey-based Oak Fund Services, part of The Opera Group. Oak Fund Services supports alternative investment structures, including private equity, real assets and infrastructure. The business is led by James Tracey who, following completion of the acquisition, will become head of funds, Guernsey for the group.
Langham Hall appoints Lux head
Tatyana Boger has re-joined Langham Hall, the UK administrator, as head of fund administration in Luxembourg after a brief period as partner at a professional services business. Having originally joined Langham Hall in 2015, she went on to spend more than ten years with the firm.
Apex participates in new RE fund
Apex is one of the participants in the launch of a blockchain-native real estate fund, developed in collaboration with Archax, Goldman Sachs, LRC Group, and Ownera. Apex is providing AIFM services through Fundrock LIS, along with fund administration and depositary services of assets other than financial instruments through its Luxembourg office, and bank account services…