Apex has been appointed as fund administrator and compliance services provider for MPower’s latest venture capital vehicle, MPower Partners Fund II LP. MPower was founded by three Japanese women,
Month: July 2025
IQ-EQ acquires Gordian
IQ-EQ has acquired Gordian Capital Limited, which it claims is Asia’s first and largest institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions provider. Its client base consists of global and regional asset managers, internal and external investment teams, SWFs, DFIs, family offices and corporates, investing in private equity, real estate, venture capital, private credit, infrastructure, hedge…
SS&C to acquire Calastone
SS&C has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Calastone, the largest global funds network and provider of technology solutions to the wealth and asset management industries, from Carlyle. The purchase price is c. GBP766m (c. USD1.03bn), subject to certain adjustments. Headquartered in London, Calastone connects more than 4,500 financial organisations across 57 markets.
CSSF approves Waystone ETF platform
Waystone, the provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, has secured approval from CSSF for its Luxembourg UCITS platform, Waystone UCITS Platform (Lux) SICAV to integrate an ETF operating model. This enables the launch of ETFs alongside traditional UCITS products, offering international asset managers an efficient plug-and-play solution for market entry into…
Gen II hires in Europe
Gen II Fund Services, the U.S.-based private capital fund administrator, has appointed Ben Mardon as head of real assets, Europe, based in London. He has joined from Citco. In 2024 Gen II acquired Crestbridge, a UK-based private capital fund administrator.
Citi to adopt Fenergo across Europe
Citi has adopted Fenergo’s Client Lifecycle Management platform to digitise select transfer agency services for regulated funds in Europe. The Fenergo platform will enable Citi to offer customised policy-driven risk assessments, automated data validations and real-time reporting through API connectivity. The adoption of Fenergo for regulated funds in Europe is part of Citi’s ongoing digital…
Ultimus links to FRT
Financial Recovery Technologies, a global securities class actions recovery provider, has formed a partnership with Ultimus Fund Solutions, enabling Ultimus to offer its fund administration and middle office investment management clients access to FRT’s class action monitoring, filing, and recovery solutions while leveraging Ultimus’ platform for data onboarding and ongoing support.
ID-Pal launches reusable KYC solution
ID-Pal, the fintech specialising in AI-powered identity verification, has launched ID-Pal Once, a reusable KYC solution that enables users to simplify operational processes, control costs and focus on growth. The solution allows verified identities of trusted customers to be securely reused, so returning users complete verification up to five times faster.
Ultimus hires retail alts chief
Ultimus Fund Solutions has appointed Nicholas Ablahani to lead its retail alternative investment business, underscoring the firm’s commitment to servicing registered products such as BDCs, interval funds, tender-offer funds, REITs and perpetual private placement vehicles. He joins from U.S. Bank.
Euroclear launches SIU initiative
Euroclear has launched a plan to establish a single market for post-trade services across asset classes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the European market infrastructure, will support the Savings and Investments Union‘s (SIU). Euroclear is committing to provide a single point of access to all 27 member states across all…