Marketnode, the Singapore-based joint venture between Temasek and SGX, has launched Fundnode, an industry-wide investment funds utility using distributed ledger technology. Fundnode will begin by streamlining fund processes, facilitating simplified subscription, redemption, and record-keeping workflows for funds offered to retail investors (Authorised Collective Investment Schemes). Pilot phase participants of Fundnode will include fund distributors, fund…
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Titanbay links with Apex for ESG ratings
Titanbay, the Luxembourg-based private markets investment platform, has appointed Apex to provide an ESG rating on all new funds added to the Titanbay platform. Under the agreement, a consolidated ESG report will be made available to investors alongside other fund due diligence materials to provide investors with assurances that selected funds meet the highest sustainability…
U.S. Bank simplifies alts data reporting
U.S. Bank has launched a suite of lifecycle data metrics, with faster reporting of private equity, hedge fund and other alternative fund data. This capability, designed for custody clients, is made possible by new automated data extraction technology. This new process of pulling essential data from private markets is made possible in part by U.S.…
Gen II automates PE sub process
Gen II Fund Services, a U.S.-based independent private capital fund administrator with USD900bn AuA, has launched E-Subdocs, a digital offering that automates the private fund subscription process, significantly improving the investor experience and providing PE managers with real-time information on their fundraising. E-Subdocs, which is powered by Anduin, streamlines fund subscriptions from start to finish.…
SEI appoints 27-year veteran to new role
SEI has appointed Sandy Ewing to lead the company’s family office and regulatory services business lines, A 27-year SEI veteran, Ewing will continue to report to CEO Ryan Hicke. SEI Family Office Services delivers technology and outsourced services, including the Archway Platform, that support the accounting, investment management, and reporting functions of family offices, private…
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…
HSBC gains ADGM licence
HSBC has expanded its markets and securities services business into the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), obtaining an arranging custody licence for sovereign, institutional and investment manager clients. The expansion connects clients to a custodian network across 96 markets and provides a digital platform for securities services activities.
DTCC launches 1042-S service
DTCC has launched a new service, the 1042-S Classification Announcement. The new offering will enable issuers to directly provide DTCC’s subsidiary, DTC, with IRS Form 1042-S tax withholding information on distributions prior to the payable date, lowering the amount of tax withheld on distributions for non-U.S. investors. DTCC collaborated with BlackRock and Citi’s securities services…
Apex expands compliance solutions for Singapore market
Apex has expanded its global compliance solutions services for the Singapore market, led by newly appointed Stefan Ho, head of compliance solutions, Singapore. The launch of compliance solutions in Singapore will help to address clients’ risks and concerns around ESG, climate and environmental risk, AML & compliance, and emerging technologies such as digital/crypto assets, and…
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…