Gen II Fund Services, the U.S.-based independent private capital fund administrator, has appointed Nikolaos Perros as chief operating officer and Ishita Shah as chief commercial officer. Most recently, Perros was head of private equity at Citco Fund Services. Shah also joins from Citco, where she was head of private equity, North America. Gen II has…
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ZEDRA promotes in Guernsey
ZEDRA, the Switzerland based administrator, has appointed Elaine Kennedy as managing director of its Guernsey office, reporting to Steven Bowen, head of Channel Islands. She joined ZEDRA in 2005. Nick Slinn is promoted to deputy managing director.
Clearwater to acquire JUMP
Clearwater Analytics, a U.S.-based provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire France-based JUMP Technology. Clearwater expects the acquisition to close before year-end. The terms of the agreement will lead to the purchase of JUMP Technology for EUR75m. The acquisition will add 100 employees serving 70 clients…
Vistra acquires in France
Vistra, the Singapore-based provider of advisory and administrative services, has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with MAS France, a French provider of domiciliation, administration and directorship services in the real estate and private equity sectors. This transaction will expand Vistra’s global footprint by entering the French market, making it the 47th jurisdiction…
Crestbridge appoints head of Southampton
Crestbridge, the C.I.-based alternatives administrator, has appointed David Bridger as head of its Southampton, UK office. He will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operational expertise provided through the business’s expanding office in Southampton, Crestbridge’s central hub for specialist fund accounting, processes and development. Prior to joining Crestbridge Bridger worked for Aztec Group, overseeing…
IQ-EQ adds new fund to Launchpad
IQ-EQ has added a new participant to its Launchpad programme: Impact Fund for African Creatives (IFFAC). The first of its kind, IFFAC is an impact investor focused on identifying and supporting top creative talent in Africa. IFFAC’s mission is to empower the creative sector of Africa through structuring, facilitating and enabling entities in the creative…
IQ-EQ hires MD for Jersey
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has appointed Nicola Gott as managing director of its Jersey business. Prior to joining IQ-EQ, she was MD of Oak Group in Jersey.
Aztec launches onboarding solution
Aztec, the C.I.-based administrator, has launched Aztec Verify, a client onboarding service. Aztec Verify is an integrated solution that streamlines the due diligence and verification process for new client onboarding.
IQ-EQ supports French VC start-up
As part of its Launchpad initiative, IQ-EQ is supporting Fost Capital, a start-up French manager, with the launch of its maiden fund. Fost Capital is a female-led venture capital fund focusing on regulated businesses in areas such as fintech, legaltech and insurtech. Launchpad aims to rebalance the gender imbalance in the global asset management industry…
Broadridge hires from HSBC
Sian Young has joined Broadridge as director, account management, based in the UK. She previously spent 15 years at HSBC, most recently as a senior account manager working with asset owners and managers.