First Sentier Group has expanded its relationship with Northern Trust with the transition of two U.S. mutual funds to Northern Trust’s Datum One Series Trust. Through Datum One Series Trust, Northern Trust provides custody, fund accounting, fund administration, transfer agency, legal and regulatory support, and board governance services for First Sentier Group’s U.S. mutual funds.…
Category: Mandates
Aztec supports USD4.5bn PE fund launch
Aztec has supported Hollyport Capital on the final close of Hollyport Secondary Opportunities IX, which raised USD4.5bn. Aztec delivered an integrated service across Jersey and Luxembourg, including AML onboarding across multiple jurisdictions, depositary and AIFM services, and investor transaction support. Hollyport operates in the private equity secondaries market, with nine funds raised since 2006 and…
AGI appoints BNY for optimisation
BNY has been selected to support an operating model optimisation at Allianz Global Investors. BNY will provide an integrated investment operating model, with a focus on middle and back-office solutions, as well as custody, depositary, transfer agency and fund administration across Germany, Luxembourg and the UK.
Ultimus supports Sardis fund launch
Ultimus has supported the launch of Sardis Group’s inaugural interval fund and separate account business. Established in 2024, Sardis engaged Ultimus to provide an operational framework in preparation for the fund’s debut. The firm leveraged Ultimus’ Gateway platform, an operating solution that streamlines the process of bringing registered alternative funds to market. Sardis also tapped…
Equity Trustees wins River Capital mandate
Equity Trustees has been appointed responsible entity (trustee) for the new River Capital High Conviction Fund. Founded over 30 years ago, River Capital is a boutique investment manager specialising in Australian and New Zealand equities.
Northern Trust wins Dutch mandate
Northern Trust has been appointed to provide asset servicing solutions to CK Capital Partners, a Netherlands-based fund manager that is an affiliate of Cohen & Company, a U.S. financial services firm. CK is a private markets commercial real estate investment manager. Services provided by Northern Trust will include fund administration, global custody, financial reporting and…
Citi wins USD4trn iShares MO mandate
BlackRock has appointed Citi to provide middle office functions for USD4trn in U.S.-domiciled iShares ETFs on the Aladdin platform. The integrated operating model streamlines the lifecycle of an ETF order, offering enhanced transparency into basket composition, order status, and settlement. In 2021 Citi won a USD920bn ETF servicing mandate from BlackRock as the manager rebalanced…
Waystone partners with Allfunds
Waystone, the Europe-based provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, has formed a partnership with Allfunds, the global wealth management platform, for ManCo services in Luxembourg and Ireland. Under the agreement, Waystone will assume ManCo responsibilities for Allfunds’ existing Luxembourg and Ireland-based investment vehicles, with current Allfunds ManCo clients transitioning to Waystone’s…
AB selects SimCorp
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. and AllianceBernstein L.P. have selected SimCorp as their core investment technology partner. In 2024, AB expanded its relationship with BBH by adding to its data management services for fund operations.
Bain appoints Alter Domus
Bain Capital Credit has appointed Alter Domus to provide CLO middle- and back-office services and bank loan settlement services for its global liquid and structured credit portfolios valued at more than USD30bn. Under the mandate, Alter Domus will deliver middle and back-office solutions, including loan administration and loan trade settlement for Bain Capital Credit’s portfolios.…