Ultimus Fund Solutions has hired John Lehner as president, Ultimus Public Fund Solutions, and Jay Martin as president, Ultimus Private Fund Solutions, Jim Cass will transition to vice chairman of Ultimus, having previously served as president, Ultimus Private Fund Solutions. All three roles report to CEO Gary Tenkman. Martin was most recently president, investment services,…
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Ocorian hires U.S. commercial director
Ocorian, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed Azuolas Gedutis as U.S. commercial director. Based in New York, he will focus on clients and new business in the U.S. and Cayman Islands, He joins from SS&C.
Gen II hires for Lux
Gen II Fund Services, an independent provider of private assets fund administration, has appointed Besmira Uruçi as executive director in its Luxembourg office.
Aztec wins private credit mandate
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based provider of fund and corporate services to the alternative investments industry, has been appointed BGO Partners to provide administration services for a number of its private credit fund structures. Under the mandate, Aztec will provide fund and corporate services, including AIFM and depositary, from its Luxembourg and Jersey offices.
Apex wins Japanese mandate
Apex has been appointed by Nezu Asia Capital Limited to provide support services for the launch of its Japan-focused Nezu Engagement Fund. The mandate extends the group’s existing relationships with both Nezu Asia and United Managers Japan, Under the agreement, Apex will deliver fund administration services from its Hong Kong office, custody from European Depositary…
Waystone to support new UCITs
Abbey Capital, the Ireland-based alternative investment manager, has launched its first UCITS, the Abbey Capital TrendPlus. The fund is established on Waystone’s MontLake UCITS Platform, with Waystone acting as ManCo.
Suntera hires UK BD head
Suntera Global, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed David Page as director of business development within its funds and corporate services division in the UK. Suntera opened its London office in 2024.
Apex opens in Rwanda
Apex has opened an office in Kigali, Rwanda. The new office will provide clients with solutions including fund administration, corporate services, compliance solutions, and ESG advisory services, pending approval from the regulatory authorities.
Gen II adds to client service line-up
Gen II Fund Services, an independent private capital fund administrator with >USD1trn AuA, has appointed Ray Ferranti as head of Northeast-client services. Ferranti will oversee client services for the Northeast as a regional head, leading the firm’s New York and Boston offices and overseeing the development and delivery of Gen II’s fund administration services. He…
Carne hires Lux BD head
Carne Group, Europe’s largest third-party ManCo, has appointed Francis Parisis as head of business development for Luxembourg. He was previously at PwC.