Framework, the private equity platform provider, has rebranded as daappa (pronounced “dapper”), which stands for data, accounting and administration platform for private assets.
Category: Independents
Apex plans NZ entry through acquisition
Apex Group plans to acquire MMC, a New Zealand-based provider of investment administration services. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals expected to be granted in early 2022. MMC has provided full outsourced investment administration services to the New Zealand investment management community since 2005. During this time, MMC has grown to…
AssetMetrix hires in Lux
AssetMetrix, the Germany-based alternatives specialist in which BNP Paribas has a strategic stake, has hired Margot Ripoll as a business development associate in Luxembourg. She previously worked as a credit analyst at investment bank Bpifrance.
Waystone to buy UK ACD provider
Waystone, a provider of specialist services to the asset management sector, has entered into an agreement with T. Bailey Holdings Limited to acquire T. Bailey Fund Services (TBFS), which will strengthen its presence in the UK Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) market. TBFS is an independent, fully-hosted ACD and fund administration service provider to the UK…
LemonEdge wins new mandate
Kensington Capital Partners, a Canadian manager with CAD2.3bn AuM (USD1.8bn), has hired LemonEdge, a UK-based provider, to provide front-to-back accounting and reporting services. The API and low-code accounting platform will power the firm’s PE, VC, and fund of fund structures, alongside an investor portal.
EFA wins new FCP mandate
EFA, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has been appointed by Horae Technology, a France-based manager, for administration and accounting for its new Horae Opportunities FCP.
Ultimus hires for PE sales
Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions has hired John Lumley as an SVP responsible for new business across the alternative investment practice, with a focus on private equity administration. He joins from J.P. Morgan.
Ocorian opens NY office
Ocorian, the C.I.-based administrator, has opened an office in New York. In 2021 Ocorian acquired Philadelphia-based analytical firm, Emphasys Technologies, which marked its entry into the U.S.
Standish acquires Alpha
Standish Management, a U.S.-based alternatives administrator, has acquired Alpha Alternatives, a small fund administration firm for hedge funds and other investment vehicles. Standish is an independent provider of fund administration services to private equity, venture capital, and real estate managers. Founded in 2007, Standish has >USD250bn AuA, administering over 2,500 entities and reporting to more…
CSC appoints new Netherlands head
CSC, the U.S.-based provider of corporate and fund services, has appointed Remko Dieker as managing director of its global financial markets division, overseeing the Netherlands office. He joins from CACEIS. He reports to Jonathan Hanly, managing director, Europe, succeeding Birgitte van den Broek, who is stepping down from her leadership role but will remain as…