Alter Domus, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has partnered with fintech firm T-REX to enhance data management capabilities and automate regulatory reporting. U.S. credit asset managers will be the first to take advantage of the automation, streamlining ESMA reporting. T-REX’s technology will automate data pipelines from all parties, including issuers, servicers, agents and trustees, standardising formats and…
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Vistra hires global head of funds
Vistra, the Singapore-based fund services provider, has appointed Abdel Hmitti as managing director and global head of funds. He reports to William Douglas, Vistra’s chief commercial officer, and intends to relocate to the U.S. later this year. Hmitti will lead Vistra’s funds business, overseeing the teams responsible for commercial, relationship management, product development, and digital…
Komainu loses CEO
Nicolas Bertrand, chief executive of Komainu, the C.I.-based crypto asset custodian, has stepped down with immediate effect. Robert Johnson, who joined Komainu as CTO in 2023, has taken charge as interim CEO. Bertrand joined Komainu in September 2022, following a botched attempt to hire Matthew Chamberlain, then CEO of the London Metal Exchange.
Socium partners with Hedgebay
Socium Fund Services, a U.S.-based Suntera Global company specialising in private equity and private credit fund administration, is partnering with Hedgebay Securities, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Hedgebay helps match sophisticated buyers and seller of hedge fund interests and other illiquid alternative investment assets. This collaboration aims to deliver tailored secondary market liquidity solutions to GPs…
DDH outsources to SS&C
DDH Graham Limited has appointed SS&C to deliver superannuation and funds management administration services. DDH manages and administers over AUD7.8bn (USD5bn) in funds on behalf of 34 fund managers and superannuation funds in Australia. SS&C will provide member and investor administration, including unit registry and fund services, for DDH and its superannuation and managed fund…
IQ-EQ opens in GIFT City
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administrator, is now licensed to do business in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in India. GIFT City is sponsored by the Indian government with the vision of creating a world-class finance and IT hub, connecting India to the world. It is home to India’s global bullion exchange and the International…
Altum hires from Apex – again
Tom Buist has joined Altum as director, funds and institutional, in its Jersey-based unit. He was previously at Apex following its acquisition of Sanne.
Kernow selects Yealand
Kernow Asset Management Limited has appointed Yealand Fund Services as authorised corporate director (ACD) and fund administrator. Kernow was founded in 2019 and launched its UK fund offering in 2022.
Hudson Bay expands with SS&C
Hudson Bay Capital Management, a U.S.-based investment firm with USD20bn AuM, has appointed SS&C GlobeOp as its fund administrator. The collaboration expands the relationship with SS&C, which already covers a range of SS&C solutions for trade operations and investor support.
Palmer launches in Spain
Palmer, the UK-based private capital administrator, has launched an operation in Madrid, Spain. The local team will be led by Manuel Rodríguez and Pilar García. Palmer recently received regulatory approval to operate in the Channel Islands.