State Street and QNB Group plan to form a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. Under this co-operation agreement, State Street and QNB Group have agreed to collaborate, with service agreements to be finalized and executed at a later date. QNB has USD65bn AuC.
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AP3/AP4 retool with SimCorp
The third and fourth Swedish National Pension Funds (AP3 & AP4) have completed a comprehensive modernisation of their system infrastructure through a new, integrated front-to-back solution from SimCorp. This replaces multiple systems that support the entire workflow – from analysis and order placement to portfolio management, risk, performance, compliance, and financial reporting. The transition to…
Ultimus deploys FINTRX
FINTRX, the private wealth intelligence platform, has partnered with Ultimus Fund Solutions to provide Ultimus’ asset management clients with access to FINTRX’s private wealth intelligence. Users will gain direct access to FINTRX’s platform, which features detailed profiles and data on RIAs, broker/dealers, family offices, and other private wealth entities. By leveraging FINTRX’s data and intuitive…
Allfunds and Apex collaborate on alts
Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group have formed a strategic collaboration that enables the full digitisation of the operating model for alternative investment funds, leveraging blockchain technology to streamline fund administration and transfer agency processes. The solution delivers real-time execution, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity for both the fund administrator and the transfer agent.
FactSet and Arcesium join forces
FactSet, the digital financial platform and enterprise solutions provider, has partnered with Arcesium, an investment administrator in which J.P. Morgan has a stake, to deliver a unified investment management offering designed to integrate front, middle, and back-office asset management workflows across public, private, and alternative markets. Integrating analytics engines, data pipelines, and AI-powered workflows, this…
Ninety One implements Alpha
Ninety One, a South Africa-based investment manager specialising in active strategies across emerging and developed markets, has implemented the State Street Alpha front-to-back platform. This implementation builds on a relationship established in 2004, which has expanded to include middle and back office services and integrated trading solutions.
SFP selects Broadridge for front-to-back transformation
Swiss Finance & Property Group, a Swiss real estate asset manager with >USD15bn AuM, has appointed Broadridge for a full front-to-back transformation of its investment management technology platform. Broadridge will provide SFP Group with its integrated platform of investment management solutions, including trade order and execution management, portfolio management, pre/post trade compliance, risk management, middle…
State Street implements Enterprise Performance
Enterprise Performance, powered by Opturo, is now live for clients of the Charles River Investment Management Solution and State Street Alpha. The solution offers a single performance calculation engine that enables greater efficiency in performance operations. Opturo is a fintech specialising in solutions to help optimise operational services for the financial industry and beyond.
NDRIO adds ITS to the front office
Northern Trust has expanded its long-standing relationship with the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (NDRIO) to include outsourced trading services, supporting the agency’s strategy to bring more of its State Investment Board’s (SIB) asset management in-house. Building on a partnership that began with custody services in 1990, NDRIO will deploy Northern Trust’s Integrated Trading…
NTRS wins major MO mandate
Northern Trust has been appointed by Aristotle Capital Management, LLC to provide middle office outsourcing services for institutional portfolios managed by its equity affiliates. The partnership, which has already been implemented, covers portfolios representing approximately $40bn AuM. Under the mandate, Northern Trust will provide investment operations outsourcing via its middle office platform. Headquartered in Los…