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…
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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.
Permira to acquire JTC
Permira, the private equity firm, has agreed to acquire JTC Plc, the C.I.-based fund administration group, in a recommended cash deal valuing the company at approximately GBP2.3bn (USD2.8bn). The acquisition is expected to be implemented via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Jersey law, though it reserves the right to switch to a takeover offer…
Gen II rolls out Fenergo
Gen II Fund Services, the private capital fund administrator, is rolling out Fenergo, the onboarding and lifecycle management fintech. The initial rollout began in Europe in November, with all locations expected to go live by the end of 2026.
Aztec appoints Sheriff as CRO/COO
Aztec has appointed Akbar Sheriff to its ExCo as chief client success officer and chief operating officer, based in London. He was most recently president and global chief operating officer at Coremont, a provider of cloud-based investment management technology, and previously held roles at McKinsey and State Street.
CORDET appoints Aztec
Aztec has been appointed by CORDET Capital Partners, a specialist credit investor, to provide fund administration and depositary services for its Luxembourg-based funds, Fund II and Fund III. Established in 2013, CORDET is a London-headquartered investment firm that focuses on direct lending to smaller mid-market companies in Northern Europe. Delivered from its offices in Luxembourg…
Aztec hires Timmons
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed Margaret Timmons as global client relationship lead, based in New York. Most recently, she was global strategic account manager at the London Stock Exchange Group, where she led global client relationships across asset management, product & data services.
SpireBay adds to leadership team
SpireBay Financial, the Ireland-based consulting firm supporting asset managers, service providers and technology clients, has appointed several industry experts to its team across the UK, U.S. and Ireland. Neil Clifford was most recently CEO of Carne’s Irish fund management company. Chip McKernan joins from SEI Investments, where he held multiple senior leadership roles across the…
Bridge selects Allvue
Bridge Alternative Investment Solutions, a U.S.-based fund services provider, has selected Allvue as its technology partner. Allvue is a fintech specialising in private capital markets. With Allvue, Bridge will unify fund accounting, investor services, and reporting.