Frontier Advisors, an Australia-based advisor covering AUD900bn (USD631bn) of assets across the superannuation, charity, public sector, insurance and higher education sector, is preparing to launch its ICIO (independent chief investment officer) service to the Australian market. Frontier has appointed Northern Trust to provide asset servicing for ICIO clients. Northern Trust will provide global custody and…
Category: Mandates
BNPP wins EUR8bn Italian mandate
BNP Paribas has been awarded a mandate by BCC Risparmio & Previdenza S.G.R.p.A., the asset management company of the Iccrea Cooperative Banking Group, to provide services covering EUR8bn (USD9.3bn) of assets, including the Aureo open-ended pension fund and Italian-domiciled UCITS funds. Under this mandate, BNP Paribas will provide BCC Risparmio & Previdenza with services including…
Muzinich launches ETF on Waystone platform
Muzinich & Co., a specialist in public and private corporate credit, has launched the Muzinich AAA CLO UCITS ETF, the firm’s first European ETF, which expands access to its established loans, CLO and short duration investment grade capabilities. The ETF has been launched on the Waystone white label platform.
M&G expands with SS&C
SS&C is to take on the operational management of the M&G Platform. M&G retains full ownership of the platform and responsibility for all key strategic, regulatory and commercial decisions. Under the extended agreement, SS&C will manage operations for the M&G Platform, a key distribution channel for M&G’s GBP70bn (GBP94bn) PruFund. As part of the agreement,…
Principal expands with State Street
State Street has been selected by Principal Financial Group, a financial services company specialising in retirement solutions, asset management and insurance, to provide custody, fund accounting and administration services for Principal Funds. The mandate builds on a relationship between State Street and Principal that spans more than a decade, during which State Street has supported…
AB expands with BBH
BBH is supporting the expansion of AllianceBernstein’s global ETF platform with the launch of its active UCITS ETF business in Europe. The new ETFs are domiciled in Luxembourg and form part of the existing umbrella structure that BBH already services for AB’s Luxembourg fund range.
Tatton appoints Citi & FundRock
Citi has been appointed as depository and custodian by Tatton Investment Management Ltd for the Tatton fund range in the UK. Apex FundRock has been appointed as the authorised corporate director. The appointments cover multiple UK fund umbrellas and approximately GBP10bn (USD13.5bn) AuM. Alongside the ACD mandate, Apex will provide fund administration and transfer agency,…
Ultimus expands with DF
Ultimus has expanded its long-standing partnership with Donoghue Forlines. In addition to continuing administration services for Donoghue’s mutual funds and variable insurance trusts, Ultimus has extended its scope to include servicing the DF Tactical 30 ETF.
Dimensional selects SS&C
Dimensional Fund Advisors has appointed SS&C to support the launch of ETF share classes of its U.S. multi-class funds. SS&C will provide operational and technology support to facilitate mutual fund share class–to–ETF share class conversions. Dimensional is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has 15 global offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia. As…
UI appoints BNY
Universal Investment, the Germany-based fund services provider, has appointed BNY as its servicing partner for its Irish ICAV-based ETF platform. BNY will provide fund administration, depositary services, and ETF-specific operational support.