Novus Aviation Capital, a DIFC-based independent aircraft leasing and financing firm, has launched Tamweel Aviation Finance III Fund with the support of the Maples Group with its fund administration, fiduciary and legal services capabilities.
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Calamos launches ETF on Waystone platform
Calamos Investments, a U.S.-based alternatives manager with USD47bn AuM, has launched the Calamos Autocallable Income UCITS ETF hosted on Waystone’s white label ETF platform. The ETF is domiciled in Ireland and offers both accumulating and distributing ETF share classes. The ETF share classes will initially be listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Deutsche…
SCERS selects NTRS
The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) has selected Northern Trust to provide a range of asset servicing and outsourced solutions, including global custody, securities lending, and accounting services. SCERS, a USD15bn multiple employer public retirement system established in 1941, serves eligible public employees of Sacramento County. Northern Trust will deliver integrated financial reporting and…
Triodos partners with CACEIS
Triodos Investment Management has selected CACEIS as administrator for its Dutch Article 9 fund range, building on the existing relationship across other fund ranges. CACEIS will provide custody, depositary and fund administration services, along with a range of reporting and additional fund-related services. CACEIS is supporting sustainable finance through a special initiative for sustainability-focused funds…
Weitz expands with BBH
BBH has been appointed by Weitz Investment Management, a U.S.-based manager, as custodian for its mutual fund line-up. This expands an existing relationship which started with ETF servicing.
Schafer Cullen transitions to Ultimus
Cullen Capital Management (Schafer Cullen) has transitioned six mutual funds to Ultimus Fund Solutions. After initially partnering with Ultimus for middle office services, Schafer Cullen expanded the partnership to include fund administration for its six mutual funds, which have USD2.6AuM.
BNPP & Janus Henderson sign long-term deal
Janus Henderson has awarded a “long-term strategic mandate” to BNP Paribas to provide a range of fund and market & financing services across the UK, France, Luxembourg, and Australia. BNP Paribas will expand its partnership with Janus Henderson by leveraging the bank’s diversified capabilities, including those of its Global Markets business. Janus Henderson, the asset…
BBH appointed for KGI OFC
BBH has been selected by KGI Asset Management Limited to support the launch of its new open-ended fund company (OFC) platform. As part of the mandate, BBH is providing services including depositary, fund services, and transfer agency for the Hong Kong domiciled structure.
MSIM launches BTC ETP
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, an ETP. Coinbase and BNY have been appointed to provide digital asset custody services for MSBT. BNY also serves as the administrator and transfer agent and will provide accounting, recordkeeping and cash management services.
Thornburg expands with State Street
State Street has been appointed by Thornburg Investment Management to provide end to end servicing support for Thornburg’s new ETF share classes. Thornburg is a privately owned investment firm with c. USD57bn AuM. Under the expanded mandate, State Street will deliver ETF servicing for Thornburg’s new share classes, including custody, accounting, ETF basket creation, create…