Sunny AM, a French asset management firm, has chosen SGSS’s CrossWise front-to-back service for its middle office and for the provision of the front office portfolio management system SimCorp Dimension. SGSS is already the custodian, trustee and fund administrator of all Sunny AM funds.
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Nick Maton joins Intertrust as Luxembourg country head
Intertrust has appointed Nick Maton as Luxembourg country head. Maton was previously head of HSBC’s securities services business in Luxembourg, and has also worked at J.P. Morgan.
EFA to administer RAM’s AI-driven sustainable fund
RAM Active Investments has selected EFA, the Luxembourg-based administrator, for its AI-driven sustainable fund, the RAM Stable Climate Global Equities Fund. Headquartered in Geneva, RAM Active Investments is an affiliate of Mediobanca Group, with AuM of USD 3.1bn.
Citi wins domestic fund custody licence in China
Citi has received a domestic fund custody licence from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The announcement makes Citi the first U.S. bank, and the first bank among the top five global custodians, to be granted such a licence, which will enable Citi to provide custody-related services to both mutual funds and private funds domiciled…
Apex to provide front-to-back solutions for UK’s Ardent Financial
Apex Group has been appointed to provide front to back office solutions to Ardent Financial Limited, a UK-based global securities dealer, using Calypso’s management and reporting platform. These services will complement Apex’s existing provision of custody services to Ardent. Apex will provide decision support, analytics and back office services to Ardent via the Calypso platform…
CACEIS signs deal with FIS for payments hub
CACEIS has signed a long-term deal with FIS for an enhanced payment hub. The FIS Open Payment Framework is a real-time payments platform that supports ISO 20022 payments standards. In addition to ISO 20022, the platform will support SEPA credit transfer, direct debit and instant payments, as well as SWIFT gpi and high-value payments.
iA Financial expands relationship with CIBC Mellon
CIBC Mellon has been selected by iA Financial Group to provide an array of fund services, asset servicing and data solutions. CIBC Mellon will provide services including fund accounting and administration, custody, securities lending administration, and foreign exchange processing and settlement. The iA Financial Group technology and operational transformation mandate also encompasses integration of the…
Intertrust to acquire corporate services business in India
Intertrust, the Netherlands-based provider of tech-enabled fund and corporate solutions, has reached a binding agreement to acquire the corporate services business of Sameer Mittal & Associates, a corporate services provider based in India. Sameer Mittal & Associates, which was established in 2012, has been Intertrust’s preferred corporate services partner in the region since 2016. The…
Apex to provide admin and depositary services for Melior
Apex Group has been appointed to provide fund administration and depositary services to the debut fund of Melior Equity Partners. Melior was launched in early 2020 following the completion of a spin-out of the investment team from The Carlyle Group’s Irish activities. The fund has recently held a first close for its Luxembourg domiciled debut…
Frank Egan joins SS&C to head M&A
Frank Egan has joined SS&C as managing director, mergers & acquisitions. He will report to Bill Stone, chairman and chief executive officer. Egan joins SS&C from Lake Bridge Capital Ventures, where he was managing partner. He has more than 35 years of experience in investment banking and venture capital.