IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has signed an agreement to acquire the AMAL Group, a provider of corporate trust, agency services and loan Servicing solutions, with operations in Australia and New Zealand. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) in Australia. AMAL Group has in excess of AUD37bn (USD24bn)…
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JTC supports VC fund launch
JTC has provided ongoing support as fund administrator, depositary and hosted AIFM partner to Osney Capital, a specialist early-stage investor focused on the cybersecurity sector. JTC is supporting Osney’s debut venture capital fund, which is oversubscribed from its original target of GBP50m (USD64m).
IQ-EQ supports Queen’s Park Equity
IQ-EQ has assisted Queen’s Park Equity on the launch of Queen’s Park Equity Partners II, which closed oversubscribed at GBP305m (USD389m).
Vistra rebrands
Using the acquisition of Phoenix American’s fund administration and transfer agency businesses in 2024 as the catalyst, Vistra plans to transform its fund offering into a high-touch global service model: Vistra Fund Solutions. Led by Abdel Hmitti, Vistra Fund Solutions provides a vertically integrated proposition that offers products and services to support fund structures, SPVs,…
Ogier upgrades in Ireland
Following the recent acquisition of its fund administration licence in Ireland, Ogier Global has appointed Nichola Costello as director and head of transfer agency. She joined Ogier in 2024.
Ogier expands in Ireland
Ogier Global, Ogier‘s corporate and fiduciary services division, has announced two significant milestones: the acquisition of an Irish fund administration licence and the appointment of Jeff Pamplin as its new head of fund administration in Ireland. Pamplin joins from Apex.
HSBC supports ZKB’s ETF launch
Zürcher Kantonalbank, Switzerland’s largest cantonal bank, has listed four ESG ETFs on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Three are domiciled in Ireland and one in Switzerland. HSBC is acting as AP and providing custody, depositary, fund administration and transfer agency services for the three ETFs domiciled in Ireland, which make up ZKB’s inaugural Ireland-domiciled ETF umbrella.
Ocorian hires head of sales excellence
Ocorian, the C.I.-based provider, has appointed Markus Jolic as head of sales excellence. Based in Switzerland, he reports to Frank Hattann, chief commercial officer. Prior to joining Ocorian, he was area sales lead EMEA at UL Solutions.
Alter Domus appoints new chairman
Alter Domus, the Luxembourg-based provider of fund services for the private equity, real assets and private debt sectors has appointed Mark Wiseman as chairman. Wiseman is the former head of active equities and chairman of BlackRock’s alternatives business. René Beltjens will step down as chairman but will retain his seat on the board.
Ocorian hires for U.S.
Ocorian, the C.I.-based administrator, has recruited Joseph Gordian as commercial director in its fund services team in the U.S. His appointment continues Ocorian’s expansion in the U.S. following the acquisition of EdgePoint Fund Services in 2024. He will report to Michael Gull, head of U.S. sales, fund services. Gordian joins from TMF Group.