Using the acquisition of Phoenix American’s fund administration and transfer agency businesses in 2024 as the catalyst, Vistra plans to transform its fund offering into a high-touch global service model: Vistra Fund Solutions. Led by Abdel Hmitti, Vistra Fund Solutions provides a vertically integrated proposition that offers products and services to support fund structures, SPVs,…
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SS&C opens in Riyadh
SS&C has opened an office in Riyadh, KSA. SS&C’s Middle East business serves 850 financial institutions and corporate clients, 150 of which are in Saudi Arabia. Issa Jadon, director, will lead the new office.
Ogier upgrades in Ireland
Following the recent acquisition of its fund administration licence in Ireland, Ogier Global has appointed Nichola Costello as director and head of transfer agency. She joined Ogier in 2024.
Apex hires product COO
Apex has appointed Michael Goering as product chief operating officer. Based in New York, Goering joins from S&P Global.
Alchelyst partners with Fund Recs
Alchelyst, the Ireland-based fund administrator for all alternative asset classes, has selected Fund Recs for its reconciliation software. Services provided by Fund Recs to Alchelyst include cash recs, position recs, and transfer agency recs, as well as custom recs and data workflow automation, all delivered through its SaaS solution.
Ogier expands in Ireland
Ogier Global, Ogier‘s corporate and fiduciary services division, has announced two significant milestones: the acquisition of an Irish fund administration licence and the appointment of Jeff Pamplin as its new head of fund administration in Ireland. Pamplin joins from Apex.
Ultimus supports KKM ETF conversion
Ultimus has supported KKM Financial in transitioning its Essential 40 mutual fund to an ETF. KKM Financial, an investment firm based in Chicago, launched The Essential 40 ETF, the latest addition to its suite of research-driven financial products. This new fund will utilise the benefits of the Northern Lights Fund Trust II series trust.
Mallett joins GoldenSource
Marc Mallett, previously chief strategy officer at Northern Trust, has been appointed as chief commercial officer at GoldenSource, a U.S.-based data management firm.
Ocorian hires head of sales excellence
Ocorian, the C.I.-based provider, has appointed Markus Jolic as head of sales excellence. Based in Switzerland, he reports to Frank Hattann, chief commercial officer. Prior to joining Ocorian, he was area sales lead EMEA at UL Solutions.
Langham Hall supports Northcote fund launch
Langham Hall, the UK-based administrator, has supported Northcote Equity in the first and final close of its debut fund, Northcote Fund I, at its hard cap of GBP160m (USD207m). Langham Hall has provided fund administration and accounting services from its Guernsey office, as well as appointed representative services from its London office.