Pacific Fund Systems, an Isle of Man-based provider of fund administration software, has hired Jesper Steiness as director of sales. Based in Denmark, he will work closely with Kelly Ashe, head of sales and marketing, and the wider PFS team in promoting PFS’ software, including PFS-PAXUS, PFS-CONNECT and PFS-CLOUD to fund administration companies globally. He…
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State Street wins NB ETFs
Neuberger Berman, the U.S.-based independent investment manager, has launched its first-ever actively managed ETFs. Managed by Neuberger Berman, the ETFs are an extension of the firm’s thematic equity investment capabilities utilising traditional fundamental equity research along with alternative data capabilities and consideration of material ESG factors. Each fund has selected State Street as custodian for…
Apex acquires U.S. tax specialist
Apex has acquired a majority shareholding in FTS, a U.S.-based tax services firm serving clients in the alternative investment and family office sectors. FTS provides tax planning, tax compliance, and tax structuring for private equity funds, and real estate funds. This dedicated tax offering complements Apex’s existing range of U.S. tax preparation services and support,…
Universal to establish ManCo for BVK
The Universal Investment Group will establish a dedicated ManCo for Germany’s largest public pension group, Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK). The purpose of the new company, which will operate under the name of UI BVK KVG, is to bundle BVK’s funds with the support of Universal Investment’s team. Over the medium term, UI BVK KVG will hold…
Another senior manager leaves BBH
Mark Chessler has joined Alter Domus as a senior manager, based in the U.S. Chessler was previously at BBH, working in the alternative investments product group, and has also worked for State Street.
State Street launches fund trading in Mexico
State Street has launched an integrated fund trading solution, alongside its custody offering, for clients in Mexico. The secure online platform will allow for access to a broad range of investment funds in collaboration with Clearstream’s Vestima platform, providing fund order services through a single-entry point. The service will support connectivity with a range of…
Saphyre hires industry heavy-hitter as COO
Saphyre, Inc., a U.S.-based fintech that leverages patented AI technology to structure all pre-trade data while eliminating post-trade inefficiencies, has hired Ray Shivers as its new chief operating officer. Shivers was formerly COO of global investment operations at BlackRock and, most recently, COO of Lincoln Investment.
Ultimus hires senior business development manager
Ultimus Fund Solutions, an independent U.S.-based administrator, has hired Donald Colombo as senior vice president of business development. He will focus on supporting the firm’s growth in registered fund services in the institutional asset manager space, as well as growing Ultimus’ outsourced middle office presence. He joins from corfinancial, and has previously worked at Citi…
BNY Mellon invests in Coin Metrics
Coin Metrics, a provider of crypto financial intelligence, has raised USD35m in Series C financing, led by Acrew Capital and BNY Mellon. Goldman Sachs, Fidelity Investments, Highland Capital Partners, Avon Ventures and Morningside Technology Ventures are continuing their investments in the company after participating in previous fundraising rounds. They are joined by new investors Cboe…
HSBC appoints new ANZ head for M&SS
HSBC has appointed Nick Wheeler as head of markets and securities services for Australia and New Zealand. Wheeler has been at HSBC since 2004. Earlier this year HSBC hired Sinclair Scholfield from State Street to head securities services sales and client management for Australia and New Zealand.