EFA, ODDO BHF, Smart Lenders AM and Pledg have launched the SLAM Cash Advance FCT fund. EFA and ODDO BHF have been selected by Smart Lenders AM to organise the launch of SLAM Cash Advance FCT (Fonds Commun de Titrisation). This fund aims at acquiring and financing receivables sold by Pledg, a French fintech in…
Category: FinTech
Clearlake to buy Confluence from TA
Confluence Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based software and data solutions provider to the investment management industry, has signed a definitive agreement for Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. to acquire the company from TA Associates. Upon closing of the transaction, Clearlake will become the majority shareholder while TA will retain a minority equity stake. Founded in 1991, Confluence…
Northern Trust adopts 3D platform for distribution oversight
Northern Trust has entered into an agreement with Distributor Due Diligence (3D) to support its asset manager clients with oversight of distribution of their funds to investors. The service, Network Monitor, will make 3D’s platform service available to clients to support their regulatory responsibilities for performing due diligence of their distributor networks.
Key Private Bank consolidates with Charles River
Key Private Bank, the wealth management division of U.S.-based KeyCorp, has consolidated its portfolio management functions on the Charles River Wealth Management Solution. Key Private Bank has also upgraded its use of the platform, adopting compliance, data services, IBOR, and performance measurement and attribution capabilities.
Broadridge launches DLT repo platform
Broadridge Financial Solutions, a fintech provider, has gone live with its its distributed ledger repo (DLR) platform. The launch comes after multiple pilots with sell-side and buy-side firms. DLR provides a single platform where market participants can agree, execute and settle repo transactions. DLR allows for the immobilisation of the underlying securities in the repo…
State Street creates new digital finance division
State Street has launched a new division focused on digital finance. The new division, State Street Digital, will be led by Nadine Chakar, EVP and head of global markets. Chakar will report to Lou Maiuri, COO. Chakar will be replaced as head of global markets by Tony Bisegna, currently global head of portfolio solutions, FX…
Arcesium launches performance allocation product
Arcesium, the U.S.-based financial technology and professional services firm, has launched PerformA, a performance allocations product designed to simplify the investor accounting process and reduce the risks, costs, and manual errors associated with spreadsheet-based fund accounting. PerformA is tailored for different client types, including hedge funds, fund administrators, and private equity firms.
BBH launches Connectors program
Brown Brothers Harriman has launched BBH Connectors, a cohort of specialist third-party fintech and service providers that bring expertise in areas like ESG data, insurance accounting, class action recovery services, and AI to drive meaningful outcomes for clients. BBH Connectors can be readily integrated through BBH Infomediary, a data integration engine that provides efficient and…
BNY Mellon partners with Saphyre for client onboarding
BNY Mellon has become the latest custody bank to partner with a fintech to improve the client onboarding experience. It is working with Saphyre, which leverages patented AI technology to digitise all pre-trade activities across multilateral counterparties: asset owners, investment managers/hedge funds, broker/dealers, custodians, and prime brokers. The firms are working together to deploy AI…
Hurricane selects SS&C’s front-to-back solution
Hurricane Capital Advisors, a start-up alternative investment management platform, has launched its operations with SS&C‘s front-to-back solution. SS&C will provide fund administration, middle-office solutions, FIX connectivity, hosting and order and execution management systems.