Bellevue Asset Management has launched the Bellevue Healthcare ETF, an actively managed UCITS ETF focused on global healthcare equities. Bellevue will use Waystone’s white label ETF platform, which offers end-to-end support for the fund, from set- up to distribution.
Category: Mandates
Aztec wins private credit mandate
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based provider of fund and corporate services to the alternative investments industry, has been appointed BGO Partners to provide administration services for a number of its private credit fund structures. Under the mandate, Aztec will provide fund and corporate services, including AIFM and depositary, from its Luxembourg and Jersey offices.
Apex wins Japanese mandate
Apex has been appointed by Nezu Asia Capital Limited to provide support services for the launch of its Japan-focused Nezu Engagement Fund. The mandate extends the group’s existing relationships with both Nezu Asia and United Managers Japan, Under the agreement, Apex will deliver fund administration services from its Hong Kong office, custody from European Depositary…
UniCredit expands with BNPP
BNP Paribas has been awarded a mandate from UniCredit Group to provide custody and settlement services to its entities in Italy, Germany and Luxembourg. BNP Paribas will provide specialised services that are tailored to UniCredit S.p.A., UniCredit GmbH, and UniCredit International Bank S.A. for their settlement, custody and clearing needs. The service spans different locations,…
Timeline expands with Northern Trust
Timeline, the UK-based fintech platform for financial advisers, has launched its first multi-asset fund, following regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority. Northern Trust Asset Management has been appointed as the sub-investment manager on the fund-of-funds structure, continuing a relationship with Timeline which began in 2021 with a mandate to manage pooled investments. Northern Trust…
Waystone to support new UCITs
Abbey Capital, the Ireland-based alternative investment manager, has launched its first UCITS, the Abbey Capital TrendPlus. The fund is established on Waystone’s MontLake UCITS Platform, with Waystone acting as ManCo.
SEI wins Nephila mandate
SEI has been selected by Nephila Capital Ltd, an investment manager specialising in reinsurance risk, to support its back- and middle-office operations across North America and the UK. Nephila has managed institutional assets in the reinsurance industry for more than 20 years. Owned by Markel Group Inc., Nephila has offices in the U.S., Bermuda, and…
Columbia Threadneedle consolidates with State Street
State Street has been appointed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the asset management group of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., to provide expanded fund accounting, administration and custody services for Columbia Threadneedle’s pooled funds, including ETFs, in the U.S. and Europe with USD431bn AuM. State Street has provided back-office services to various legacy Columbia Threadneedle mutual funds going…
Equity Trustees wins Loftus Peak mandate
Equity Trustees has been appointed by Loftus Peak as the Responsible Entity (trustee) for the Loftus Peak Global Disruption Hedged Active ETF, a currency hedged version of its flagship product, the Loftus Peak Global Disruption Active ETF. The fund was launched in 2022 as an unlisted fund, and is now available with dual access, providing…
NTRS wins new mandates
Two new mandates for Northern Trust: It has been selected by the State of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) to provide asset servicing solutions to the USD18.5bn fund, including custody, accounting, post-trade compliance, performance measurement and advanced support for alternative and derivative investments as well as financial reporting. Northern Trust has been appointed to…