Bellevue Asset Management has launched the Bellevue Healthcare ETF, an actively managed UCITS ETF focused on global healthcare equities. Bellevue will use Waystone’s white label ETF platform, which offers end-to-end support for the fund, from set- up to distribution.
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Symmetry selects SEI for ETF launch
Symmetry Partners has selected SEI’s Advisors’ Inner Circle fund platform to launch its first ETF, the Symmetry Panoramic Sector Momentum ETF. Since 2018, SEI has been servicing eight of Symmetry’s mutual funds.
Northern Trust hires Jess Donohue
Northern Trust has hired Jessica Donohue as head of product management for asset servicing. Based in Boston, she reports directly to Teresa Parker, asset servicing president. Before taking a break from the industry, Donohue was at State Street, latterly as global head of the asset owner segment.
Waystone adds to real assets team
Waystone, the European provider of fund administration services, has made two senior hires for its real assets business. Jamie Dean has joined as managing director – business development, UK, and Clive Short joins as managing director – business development, Luxembourg.
CIBC Mellon appoints CIO
CIBC Mellon has appointed Alastair Angus as chief information officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s technology, data, and AI strategies. Prior to joining CIBC Mellon, he held leadership positions at Canada Pension Plan Investments, where he directed the firm’s technology delivery in support of its growth toward CAD1trn AuM.
Ultimus hires senior management duo
Ultimus Fund Solutions has hired John Lehner as president, Ultimus Public Fund Solutions, and Jay Martin as president, Ultimus Private Fund Solutions, Jim Cass will transition to vice chairman of Ultimus, having previously served as president, Ultimus Private Fund Solutions. All three roles report to CEO Gary Tenkman. Martin was most recently president, investment services,…
Ocorian hires U.S. commercial director
Ocorian, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed Azuolas Gedutis as U.S. commercial director. Based in New York, he will focus on clients and new business in the U.S. and Cayman Islands, He joins from SS&C.
Gen II hires for Lux
Gen II Fund Services, an independent provider of private assets fund administration, has appointed Besmira Uruçi as executive director in its Luxembourg office.
Aztec wins private credit mandate
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based provider of fund and corporate services to the alternative investments industry, has been appointed BGO Partners to provide administration services for a number of its private credit fund structures. Under the mandate, Aztec will provide fund and corporate services, including AIFM and depositary, from its Luxembourg and Jersey offices.
Apex wins Japanese mandate
Apex has been appointed by Nezu Asia Capital Limited to provide support services for the launch of its Japan-focused Nezu Engagement Fund. The mandate extends the group’s existing relationships with both Nezu Asia and United Managers Japan, Under the agreement, Apex will deliver fund administration services from its Hong Kong office, custody from European Depositary…