Amundi has launched its first tokenised share of the AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR money market fund. The first transaction took place at the beginning of November, and the fund is now distributed in a hybrid manner: it remains accessible in the traditional way and via the tokenised share AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR – J28 EUR…
Month: November 2025
BlackFin and Arendt agree AIS deal
BlackFin Capital Partners and Arendt have entered into a partnership that will see BlackFin become the majority shareholder of Arendt Investor Services, subject to CSSF approval and other customary procedures, with Arendt retaining a significant stake. The scope of the transaction also includes the third-party AIFM, AManco. Luxembourg-based AIS offers services ranging from fund administration,…
Ocorian gets new chair
Frederik van Tuyll is stepping down as chairman of Ocorian, the C.I.-based asset servicer for both asset managers and asset owners, after six years in the role. Martin Block replaces him as chairman. He has spent the last 25 years with HgCapital.
Jill Evans joins TMF
Jill Evans has joined TMF, the Netherlands-based private markets administrator, as managing director of consultant relations and business development for North America and the Caribbean. She was previously at Capco, and spent nearly seven years at Citi, most notably as head of consultant relations for the securities services business, as well as acting as an…
Nick Emmins RIP
I am saddened to have to report the death of Nick Emmins. Nick worked for BNP Paribas before a seven-year stint at RBC Investor Services, where he led development of its fund trading platform, GFP. After a brief spell at Allfunds Nick carved out a highly successful career as an iNED, working with clients that…
Northern Trust wins AJ Bell mandate
Northern Trust and Carne Group have been appointed by AJ Bell, a UK-based asset manager and investment platform provider, to provide asset servicing and ACD services. Northern Trust will provide custody, depositary and fund administration services for AJ Bell’s in-house managed funds, with Carne as the funds’ ACD. The funds have a combined AuM of…
BlackRock invests in AccessFintech
BlackRock and AccessFintech, a data and workflow collaboration network for financial markets, have formed a partnership. Through Aladdin, the firms aim to deliver bilateral connectivity and real-time post-trade collaboration between the global buy-side Aladdin platform community, and the >250 capital markets and asset servicing institutions already connected to AccessFintech’s Synergy Network. BlackRock has made a…
Langham Hall supports Goldenpeak
Langham Hall has supported Goldenpeak with the launch its debut private equity fund, Goldenpeak Fund I LP. Langham Hall will provide ongoing fund administration services from its Guernsey office and appointed representative (AR) services from its London office.
Suntera partners with Qualix
Suntera Global, the C.I.-headquartered provider of fund, corporate, capital market and private wealth solutions, has partnered with Qualix S.A., a Luxembourg-based service provider to alternative investment funds, corporate and private wealth clients. With a team of >40 staff, Qualix delivers a suite of services including domiciliation, directorship, accounting, tax, administration, payroll, and liquidation.
Ninety One implements Alpha
Ninety One, a South Africa-based investment manager specialising in active strategies across emerging and developed markets, has implemented the State Street Alpha front-to-back platform. This implementation builds on a relationship established in 2004, which has expanded to include middle and back office services and integrated trading solutions.