Northern Trust has been awarded the contract for the provision of custody and related services to the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), Ireland’s state body responsible for managing public assets and liabilities. Northern Trust will act as an asset servicing partner for two long term savings funds recently established by the Irish Government: the Future…
Month: July 2025
North Square expands with Ultimus
North Square Investments has expanded its partnership with Ultimus Fund Solutions to include support across various product types, including mutual funds, a tender offer fund and, most recently, North Square’s inaugural ETF, North Square RCIM Tax-Advantage Preferred and Income Securities ETF. North Square, a multi-boutique investment firm, initially partnered with Ultimus in 2023 when it…
Turner joins BNY
Ed Turner has joined BNY as global product head for registered funds, ETFs, and insurance accounting, based in the UK. He was previously at HSBC.
Western & Southern upgrades with SS&C
Western & Southern Financial Group has selected SS&C Singularity to upgrade investment accounting and reporting for its general account assets and optimise the operations of its internal investment manager, Fort Washington Investment Advisors. Founded in Cincinnati in 1888, Western & Southern Financial Group is the parent company of a group of diversified financial services businesses,…
Apex launches digital product
Apex has launched Apex Digital 3.0, a digital infrastructure that it claims will enable clients to transition into digital and on-blockchain finance by unlocking access, enhancing liquidity and driving asset growth and higher returns. Apex says it will “focus on future- proofing clients for the evolving digital asset landscape while ensuring compliance with the…regulatory landscape”.
Eleven receives new investment
Marktlink Capital, a European private equity and venture capital investment firm, has invested in in Eleven, a fintech supporting the full investment lifecycle from fundraising and investor onboarding to ongoing investor servicing and engagement for fund managers, investors, fund administrators, service providers and other related parties.
PGIM appoints State Street for new ETF
PGIM, the asset management arm of Prudential with USD1.4trn AuM, has appointed State Street to support its first active global ETF in Taiwan.
Ocorian adds to London funds team
Ocorian, the C.I.based asset servicing provider for private markets and corporate and fiduciary administration, has recruited Craig Rowland as commercial director as it continues to strengthen its funds team in London. His most recent role was chief revenue officer at Cleveland & Co and, before that, was director of business development at Maitland.
BNY expands with Franklin Templeton
BNY has been appointed by Franklin Templeton to provide asset servicing and FX capabilities for its U.S.-listed ETF products. Franklin Templeton is expanding its long-standing relationship with BNY, which has supported the launch of three of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset ETFs, and will now be able to deliver the full scope of BNY’s ETF platform,…
AccessFintech appoints new CEO
AccessFintech, the data network driving capital optimisation and greater operational capacity, has appointed Sarah Shenton as CEO, effective immediately. Shenton was most recently, head of the Value Accelerator at Goldman Sachs’ alternative assets business, Shenton led Goldman Sachs’ Series A investment in the company and served as a board director from 2018 to 2025. She…