EFA, the Luxembourg-based administrator which has AuA of EUR136bn (USD162bn), has been appointed to provide fund administration services to a newly launched fund from Piquemal Houghton, a Paris-based asset manager registered with the AMF. The Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS fund has been approved by the CSSF. EFA will provide services including NAV calculation, risk and compliance, performance…
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Sanne completes acquisition of Avalon in Cayman
Sanne Group plc, the UK-listed financial services provider, has completed its acquisition of Avalon Trust & Corporate Services Ltd. in the Cayman Islands. Earlier in 2020 Sanne acquired Dublin-based Inbhear Management Services, which also had a presence in Cayman.
Sweden’s Keel Capital appoints Apex as administrator for Lux funds
Apex has been appointed to provide fund administration services to Stockholm-based Keel Capital AB. Keel Capital is regulated in Sweden as an AIFM, and its funds (Alternative Investment Fund Keel Capital S.A – SICAV-SIF Foghorn Fund, Foghorn X2 and Longhorn Fund) are all registered and domiciled in Luxembourg.
FundRock appointed as ManCo for Primus Solutions ICAV
FundRock, the Luxembourg-based financial services company that is the subject of a takeover by Apex, has been appointed as the management company of the newly launched Primus Solutions ICAV, which is distributed by Deutsche Bank. FundRock will provide the legal and regulatory framework for the ICAV and undertake oversight of the sub-fund.
Multiplicity appoints IQ-EQ to administer new Jersey expert fund
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based financial services provider, has been appointed to provide fund services to Multiplicity Partners’ new Jersey expert fund, LTO Fund III LP. Multiplicity is an investment boutique specialising in providing liquidity to holders of private market funds and distressed assets. From its Jersey office, IQ-EQ will provide administration, regulatory, compliance, accounting, directorship, registered…
Kieger appoints Northern Trust to administer Lux funds
Kieger AG a Swiss-based asset manager, has appointed Northern Trust to provide fund administration, global custody, depositary and currency management services for its Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Founded in 2000, Kieger manages assets focused on healthcare, sustainability, private equity and multi-asset portfolios. Its Luxembourg funds are structured as SICAVs and FCPs.
James Gow joins Aztec as chief client officer
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed James Gow as chief client officer, a newly created role. He will lead the business development, marketing and client experience teams. He will sit on the Aztec group executive committee and will be based in the UK. Gow joins from JLL, the real estate firm, where he held…
WHEB AM appoints FundRock as ManCo for new ICAV
WHEB Asset Management LLP, a UK manager, has appointed FundRock Management Company S.A. as the ManCo for a new Irish-domiciled ICAV. FundRock will provide oversight of the delegated functions, risk and compliance monitoring, as well as distribution support services for the new structure and its sub-fund. FundRock already acts as the authorised corporate director for…
Apex hires Ross Webber as head of Bermuda
Apex has appointed Ross Webber as managing director, Bermuda, where the firm is headquartered. Webber reports to Georges Archibald, head of Apex Americas, working alongside Graham MacDonald, director of operations for the Bermuda office.
PAAMC mandates HSBC in Lux to service first UCITS umbrella fund
HSBC Luxembourg has been appointed by Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. to act as central administrator, depositary/trustee, transfer agent and custodian for its first UCITS umbrella fund, comprised initially of four sub-funds. In 2018 HSBC was appointed to service PAAMC’s first reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF) umbrella. The partnership with…