IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based investor services provider, has appointed Gareth Smith as head of fund operations in Guernsey. Smith was most recently at Ocorian, leading its operations team. Prior to this, he was the head of Channel Islands for Apex Fund Services and head of private equity for Europe.
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Carol Mahon joins Equity Trustees board in Ireland
Carol Mahon has been appointed as an independent non-executive director to the board of the Equity Trustees Independent Management Company business in Ireland. Mahon brings more than 20 years of extensive knowledge and experience in corporate governance and all aspects of running a business. She was most recently CEO at Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Ltd.…
IQ-EQ hires from Kneip
Polina Sakalian has joined IQ-EQ in Luxembourg as a client director in the private equity business. She was previously at Kneip, which was acquired by Deutsche Börse earlier this year.
Maples launches new ESG solutions
The Maples Group has expanded its global fund services offering with the launch of new ESG solutions. The enhanced ESG offering includes data, reporting, and certification support, as well as a platform solution to support European distribution. Maples has implemented an ESG data and reporting system from Trucost, part of S&P Global, which provides analytics…
Aztec hires State Street exec in Ireland
Aztec, the C.I.-based administrator, has hired Kevin Hogan as head of fund services Ireland. He was previously at State Street, where he spent seven years.
Marlin extends relationship with Apex
Marlin Capital Partners, a Nassau-based asset manager, has extended its partnership with Apex, which will now provide fund administration and accounting services to its latest fund, Marlin RSP. Apex was appointed in 2021 to provide outsourced ManCo, middle office and fund administration services to the Marlin Money Market Fund.
Ocorian appoints head of projects
Ocorian, a C.I.-based provider of fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services, has appointed Stevie Christian as head of projects. His focus will be on managing a series of complex projects at Ocorian, starting with IT, data and systems aimed at enhancing the client experience while streamlining systems and processes to boost efficiency across…
JTC launches fund admin in Ireland
JTC, the C.I.-based professional services provider, has launched its fund administration offering in Ireland to complement existing AIFM, depositary and corporate services. The business will be led by Graham Kennedy, CEO of JTC Fund Solutions (Ireland) Limited and follows Central Bank of Ireland regulatory approval. Following the acquisitions of Ballybunion Capital Limited and INDOS Financial…
Ocorian forms strategic client group
Ocorian, the C.I.-based financial services group, has formed a strategic client group under the leadership of Simon Behan, chief commercial officer. As previously announced, Jamie Gleeson has joined this group from SS&C, where he was head of EMEA hedge fund sales. James Kent has also joined, having spent more than 14 years at Northern Trust,…
Apex expands digital banking through EDB
Apex has expanded its digital banking services delivered by its Luxembourg-based subsidiary, European Depositary Bank. EDB’s digital banking platform offers a tailored solution for asset managers and SPVs, family offices, corporates, trusts and UHNWI. Clients can now open multi-currency accounts and manage their day-to-day transactions, including global payments, FX requirements and cash management through automated…