Annie Blouin, global head of client services and client relationship management for BNP Paribas’ securities services business for the past seven years, is transferring to a new, as yet unannounced role in Montreal. Earlier this year the business consolidated its global client development and territory management divisions under Alessandro Gioffreda. Additionally, Alvaro Camuñas was appointed…
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Citco expands coverage for retail alts
Citco, the asset-services provider to the alternative investment sector, has opened an office in Kansas to support its expansion into the retail alternatives market. The office supports the operations of Citco’s recently effective SEC-registered transfer agency, which is focused exclusively on the retail alternatives market. It will serve as the main centre for Citco’s SEC…
Temenos confirms CEO
Temenos, the banking technology provider, has confirmed Takis Spiliopoulos as CEO, effective immediately. Spiliopoulos joined Temenos in 2019 as CFO and assumed the role of interim CEO in September 2025 following the departure of Jean-Pierre Brulard. The company is launching a search to identify a new CFO.
Waystone implements Fenergo
Waystone, the asset management service provider, has implemented Fernergo’s technology platform to enhance client service. Fenergo is a provider of solutions for KYC, AML, and CLM. Gen II Fund Services recently began implementation of Fenergo’s technology across its European operations.
Stevenson joins BNY
Jamie Stevenson has returned to the inserv business after four years with Insight Investment. He has joined BNY in London as head of EMEA asset owners product and platform (BNY owns Insight.) He previously spent 10 years with BNP Paribas before moving to RBC Investor Services, latterly as head of digital client solutions.
RLAM selects Equity Trustees for new funds
Equity Trustees has been appointed by Royal London Asset Management as the Responsible Entity for four new funds in Australia. The funds are structured as feeder funds with indirect exposure to established, Ireland-domiciled UCITS. RLAM, which is owned by the Royal London Group, the UK’s largest mutual life pension and investment provider, has c. GBP181bn…
MaplesFS appoints co-CEOs
Scott Somerville will be stepping down as CEO of MaplesFS after nearly 25 years with the organisation and over 15 years in this role. He will remain with the Maples Group until his retirement in 2026. Guy Major and Tyler Kim have been appointed as co-chief executive officers of MaplesFS. Both are internal appointments. MaplesFS…
ID-Pal acquires KYB fintech
ID-Pal, the identity verification platform, has acquired NorthRow, a Know Your Business (KYB) fintech. The acquisition will enable ID-Pal to deliver a unified compliance intelligence solution for KYC, KYB, and AML. NorthRow brings financial service firms including Caxton, Equifax and Hargreaves Lansdown into the existing ID-Pal global portfolio, which already includes government organisations such as…
CACEIS supports Amundi tokenised fund
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…
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,…