Hamilton Lane, a U.S.-based global private markets investment management firm, has struck a partnership with Allfunds Blockchain, the digital innovation arm of Allfunds, as the firms seek to further expand access to private markets for investors across Europe. The firms intend to expand access to certain Hamilton Lane funds by offering tokenised versions via the…
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ZEDRA joins forces with Gryphon
ZEDRA, the Swiss-based administrator, has joined forces with Gryphon, a U.S.-headquartered fund administrator with >USD10bn AuA, providing accounting, administration, and tax preparation and advisory services to the private fund sector. By integrating Gryphon’s services into ZEDRA’s existing portfolio, this brings combined AuA to c. USD30bn.
Alter Domus opens in Manila
Alter Domus, the Luxembourg-based provider of fund administration, private debt, and corporate services for the alternative investment industry, has opened an office in Manila. The office occupies a full floor with >100 employees, and Alter Domus aims to nearly double its workforce in the city by 2025.
Ocorian and AssetMetrix launch platform
Ocorian, a C.I.-based provider of fund administration, fiduciary, and compliance services, has launched a reporting and analytics technology platform in a partnership with AssetMetrix. The platform equips general partners with tools for live web reporting, workflow management, and data transparency, powered by AssetMetrix, a provider of digital solutions for private markets.
SS&C signs with Insignia
SS&C has signed an initial agreement with Insignia Financial, an Australia-based administrator, to deliver superannuation member administration services. Insignia Financial supports around 1.1m superannuation fund members through its wealth management offerings. Upon signing a final binding agreement, more than 1,000 team members in seven offices across Australia will transfer from Insignia to SS&C.
UI efa wins new mandate
UI efa, the Luxembourg-based member of Universal Investment Group, has been appointed to administer Blue Earth Capital’s new open-ended, semi-liquid fund focused on global private credit. Blue Earth Capital is headquartered in Switzerland and has operations in New York, London, and Konstanz.
Apex partners with Ownera
Apex has partnered with Ownera, a provider of tokenisation interoperability solutions, to deliver Apex’s range of services to any financial institution and issuer with an Ownera router. Ownera’s routers interconnect many of the world’s leading tokenisation platforms, including Digital Assets Canton, R3 Corda, Besu, Quorum, and Tokeny, extending access from these environments to buy-side demand,…
Universal expands in Ireland
Universal Investment Group, the Europe-based fund services platform and Super ManCo, has expanded its services from Universal Investment Ireland to include AIFM services for Irish-domiciled real estate funds. Its first mandate for the newly expanded service is for the ICAV holding Dubin Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, one of the largest retail centres in Ireland.
Equiom hires CRO
Equiom, the C.I. based administrator, has appointed Naveed Shah as chief risk officer. He was previously head of UK & CEEMEA compliance and operational risk at Bank of America.
Waystone appoints Cayman head
Waystone, the European provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, has appointed Alaina Danley as Cayman country head. She has been at Waystone for more than 12 years.