Coremont, a provider of multi-asset class portfolio management software and analytics, has received a USD40m investment from funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, a U.S.-based asset manager with USD295bn AuM. Coremont was spun off in 2018 from Brevan Howard, the alternatives asset manager.
Category: Alts
Clearstream expands fund servicing to UAE
Clearstream has expanded its services to include operational processing for funds domiciled in the UAE. This includes the special purpose domiciles such as the DIFC and the ADGM. Clearstream can now support execution activities for various types of funds, including open-ended mutual funds, closed-ended mutual funds, and closed-ended private equity funds, including VC funds, which…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
BNPP adds to UK teams
The securities services business of BNP Paribas has appointed Cleyde Hazell as head of client line for institutional investors, UK and Middle East, to support its alternative investments business. Based in London, Hazell will drive the institutional investors client segment strategies covering alternatives, asset owners, asset managers. She rejoins BNP Paribas with over 25 years…