BlackRock has appointed Citi to provide middle office functions for USD4trn in U.S.-domiciled iShares ETFs on the Aladdin platform. The integrated operating model streamlines the lifecycle of an ETF order, offering enhanced transparency into basket composition, order status, and settlement. In 2021 Citi won a USD920bn ETF servicing mandate from BlackRock as the manager rebalanced…
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U.S. Bank supports F/m in innovative launch
F/m Investments, a USD18bn fixed income investment firm, has made its flagship TBIL U.S. Treasury 3-Month Bill strategy available in both ETF and mutual fund share classes within a single fund. The launch marks the first time an ETF issuer has brought a dual share class structure into live operation under an SEC exemptive order.…
Lunate partners with Euroclear
Lunate, the Abu Dhabi based manager, has launched two Ireland-domiciled ETFs on Euroclear’s funds platform. Both ETFs are listed on Xetra and ADX.
Ultimus supports ETF launches
Ultimus has supported the launch of three ETFs for Liberty One Investment Management. The ETFs were launched within a series trust solution provided by Ultimus.
Fundsmith expands with SS&C
Fundsmith, the UK-based asset manager, has expanded its relationship with SS&C to include support for the launch of its Fundsmith Equity ETF in the U.S. Fundsmith will use SS&C for fund administration, accounting, compliance, legal and distribution services. SS&C will also provide trading and capital markets services through SS&C ALPS Series Trust. Fundsmith manages total…
Wahed launches Sharia ETFs
Wahed, an Islamic fintech and investment manager, has launched two UCITS ETFs that integrate Shariah compliance with an additional humanitarian and human rights screen. The funds, listed on the London Stock Exchange, have been launched through Waystone’s white label ETF platform, and are domiciled in Ireland.
McNinch makes partner at BBH
BBH has appointed Shawn McNinch as a general partner. Based in Boston, he is global head of investor services business development and head of ETF product servicing. He joined BBH in 2009.
Columbia Threadneedle appoints State Street
State Street has been appointed to service Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ newly launched UCITS actively managed ETFs. State Street will provide services including custody, depositary, fund accounting, ETF basket creation, create/redeem order management, ETF settlement, transfer agency and reporting. In 2025 Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the global asset management group of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., appointed State Street…
BBH to service Quoniam ETFs
Quoniam Asset Management, a Germany-based asset manager and a subsidiary of Union Investment, has launched Union Investment’s first actively managed ETFs. The two funds will be marketed under the new UniActive Q label. The UniActiveQ ETF range has been launched on AllFunds’ AllSolutions ETF platform, with BBH appointed as custodian and fund administrator. BBH in…
Dimensional launches European ETFs
State Street has been appointed as the service provider to Dimensional Fund Advisors’ newly launched actively-managed UCITS ETFs. The initial funds listed are the Global Core Equity UCITS ETF and the Targeted Value UCITS ETF. The funds are domiciled in Ireland, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and listed in London and Frankfurt. State…