Suntera Global, the C.I.-based administrator, has opened an office in London. Headed by Jade Fellowes, client services director and head of intermediaries, the London office will complement Suntera’s existing network of offices in eight locations in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the U.S.
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Awqaf partners with Apex
Apex Group has been appointed by Awqaf Investment, the investment arm of the General Authority for Awqaf in Saudi Arabia, as its new strategic partner. Awqaf provides investment services to the non-profit sector. Apex Group will be providing fund accounting, transfer agency, and middle & back office outsourcing. In 2023 State Street completed implementation of…
Gen II appoints European RA head
Following the completion of its acquisition of Crestbridge, Gen II Fund Services has appointed Alex Le Quesne as head of real assets – Europe. He was head of governance services at Crestbridge.
Varys appoints FundRock for ADGM fund
Varys Capital has appointed FundRock Investment Management Services (ME) Ltd, the Apex-owned fund management company, to manage a feeder fund, Varys Capital Ventures (CEIC) Limited in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Apex Fund Services (AD) Limited has been appointed as fund administrator.
Citco launches fails management service
Citco has launched a standalone, settlement-exception management service that may help to prevent trade fails. Æxeo FailSafe provides alternative asset managers with an overview of all pre-and post-settlement trading information for their funds across multiple brokers, without the need to review several reports or access multiple portals. Covering pre-and-post-settlement, Æxeo FailSafe provides consolidated oversight across…
Universal hires CTO
Universal Investment Group, the European fund services platform and Super ManCo, has appointed John Burns as its group chief technology officer and a member of the executive board, He joins from DWS Group, where he most recently served as global head of technology and operations.
BGV signs with Allvue
Allvue Systems, a provider of alternative investment technology solutions, has been mandated by BGV to provide investor portal software. BGV is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley focusing on global Enterprise 4.0 technology innovation. Allvue’s solutions will streamline the growing firm’s investor relations and prospective investor communications efforts through the delivery of…
NAV launches in Ireland
NAV Fund Administration Group, a provider of fund administration services to alternative asset managers, has launched NAV Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd., authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland to provide fund administration services, including fund accounting and transfer agency, in Ireland. NAV Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd. is headed by CEO Ray Murphy, joining from IQ-EQ.
Kingsview expands with Ultimus
Ultimus, the U.S.-based provider of fund administration, accounting, and investor solutions, has been appointed by Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC to support four new ETF launches. Ultimus first worked with Kingsview in 2021 to support the launch of the three initial Monarch ETFs.
Imperium supports SNGLR fund launches
Guernsey-based fund services provider Imperium has supported SNGLR Capital in its recent fund closing. The two Guernsey-domiciled funds held their first closing, and are, by final closing, aiming for total commitments of EUR40m (USD44m). SNGLR is a Swiss-based manager investing in mainly European early-stage technology startups.