Category: Mandates

Citi has been appointed by Sanlam Private Wealth, a South Africa-based wealth manager, for a range of services, including execution, cash and custody for Sanlam Private Wealth’s non-domestic client securities. The appointment forms part of a transformation of Sanlam Private Wealth’s business model, which includes a new investment platform and the outsourcing of trading and…

First Manhattan Co. appointed Ultimus Fund Solutions to assist the firm in launching its first actively managed ETF. First Manhattan is an independently owned and operated investment advisory firm currently managing >USD20bn. The firm recently launched the FMC Excelsior Focus Equity ETF (FMCX), which utilises Precidian Investments’ proprietary actively managed ETF structure, ActiveShares.

Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has supported the launch of the EUR9bn (USD8.8bn) Nordic Capital Fund XI. Aztec has also been appointed to provide ongoing administration, financial reporting, depositary and investor services to the fund from its Jersey and Luxembourg offices, extending its relationship with Nordic Capital which dates back to 2013. Fund XI marks…

Janney Montgomery Scott, a U.S.-based wealth management, financial services, and investment banking firm, has appointed SS&C to provide investment performance and reporting. Janney will deploy SS&C’s performance measurement and client reporting technology and outsourced operational services for its wealth management business.

IQ-EQ has supported Premico, a Finland-based real estate fund manager, with the first closing of its newest residential fund, Premico Residential Fund III, raising EUR45m (USD44m) in equity commitments. IQ-EQ Luxembourg is providing fund administration, depositary and AIFM services, as well as corporate services and directorship for the GP and MasterCo.

Confluence, a U.S.-based fintech provider for the investment management industry, has signed a multi-year contract with Madison Investments. The Wisconsin-based firm, with >USD20bn AuM, uses the Confluence composites solution to support its compliance with GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards).

Apex has selected the Enfusion platform to enhance the delivery of middle-office services to its global fund administration client base. Enfusion is a U.S.-based provider of SaaS solutions for hedge funds and asset managers. Apex will use Enfusion’s software for cash and position reconciliation, corporate actions processing and verification, trade affirmation and break resolution, shadow…