U.S. Bank has launched its new ETF services in Europe, as well as signing its first client for this offering. U.S. Bank will support Horizon Kinetics’ European version of its Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, an actively managed fund that seeks to address one of the most important economic and investment drivers – inflation – by identifying…
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Centralis hires new CCO
Centralis Group, Luxembourg-based provider of alternative investments and outsourced corporate services, has appointed Elizabeth Fitzgibbons as chief commercial officer. She will join the executive committee and report directly to CEO Aidan Foley. Fitzgibbons was previously head of sales for debt and capital markets at Alter Domus. She will be based in the London office.
IQ-EQ signs with Alpha
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has entered into an alliance with Alpha Group, a UK-based fintech, for account opening and currency management solutions. These services will be provided directly by Alpha to IQ-EQ clients.
HIGHVERN hires fund director
HIGHVERN, the C.I.-based private wealth, corporate and fund administration services provider, has hired Gail Atamosa as a fund director. She was previously at Sanne, the UK-based administrator owned by Apex.
Aztec opens in Ireland
Aztec, the C.I.-based alternatives administrator, has established a presence in Ireland with a hub in Kilkenny. This follows the appointment in 2022 of Kevin Hogan as head of Ireland fund services. Hogan joined from State Street. A recruitment drive is now underway to build a team of approximately 30. The roles will cover private equity,…
SS&C hires from State Street
Jonathan Tuthill has joined SS&C GlobOp as a managing director, based in Dublin. He previously spent nearly 11 years at State Street, most recently as head of PE & RE relationship management.
Zodia registers in Luxembourg
Zodia Custody, the UK-based crypto custodian owned by Standard Chartered and operated in association with Northern Trust, has registered its Irish unit with Luxembourg’s financial regulator, CSSF. The registration will allow Zodia to provide digital asset custody services in Luxembourg.
Apex hires chair for Mauritius
Apex has appointed Rama Sithanen as an independent director and chair of its companies in Mauritius. Apex companies in Mauritius are Apex Financial Services (Mauritius) Ltd, Apex Fund Services (Mauritius) Ltd and Apex Fund and Corporate Services (Mauritius) Ltd. Sithanen was minister of finance between 1991 and 1995. He was deputy prime minister and minister…
IQ-EQ hires global head of asset owners
IQ-EQ has appointed Ilias Georgopoulos as global head of private and institutional asset owners. He was previously CEO of Credit Suisse’s MultiConcept Fund Management SA in Luxembourg. Based in Luxembourg, he reports to IQ-EQ’s group chief commercial officer, Emma Crabtree.
Aztec supports Oakley’s Fund V
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has supported the mid-market private equity investor, Oakley Capital, on the final close of its fifth fund. Oakley Fund V raised EUR2.85bn (USD3bn), nearly doubling the size of its predecessor. Aztec has also been appointed to provide ongoing administration and accounting services from its Luxembourg office.