Broad Reach Investment Management, a UK-based alternative investment firm, has chosen Arcesium’s modular Treasury Suite to scale its treasury operations and management functions. Arcesium’s treasury technology will add transparency and control into Broad Reach’s collateral management workflows, providing an independent, holistic view into their data. Broad Reach can further optimise their multi-asset collateral allocation through…
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FundRock appointed as ManCo by Chimera Capital for new ICAV
FundRock, which was recently acquired by the Apex Group, has been appointed as ManCo for the recently launched Chimera UCITS ICAV, with Abu Dhabi-based Chimera Capital Limited as the appointed investment manager. FundRock will provide the risk management and regulatory framework for the ICAV and undertake the sub-funds’ delegated oversight.
State Street wins EUR42bn mandate from Fideuram in Luxembourg
Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, has appointed State Street in Luxembourg to assume the depositary bank and fund administration activities presently performed by its subsidiary, Fideuram Bank Luxembourg. The mandate covers c. EUR42bn (USD51bn) AuM. The completion of the transaction, which is conditional on regulatory approvals, is expected…
SumRidge selects SS&C’s platform to manage compliance regs
SumRidge Partners, LLC, a fixed income market-maker, has selected SS&C‘s risk & compliance intelligence platform (RCI), a web-based account, portfolio and transaction monitoring compliance platform. Sumridge will use RCI to manage FINRA market manipulation and Reg NMS surveillance requirements.
Aztec supports USD2.75bn Basalt III infrastructure fund
Aztec Group, the C.I.-based administrator, has supported Basalt Infrastructure Partners with the closing of Basalt III, which raised USD2.75bn to invest in infrastructure equity opportunities. Aztec will provide ongoing administration and accounting services to the fund from its Guernsey, Luxembourg and UK offices.
HSBC to support Orchid bond structure in Singapore
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Euroclear Bank have launched the Orchid bond structure in Singapore, combining domestic bond issuance with global distribution channels. International investors will be able to purchase bonds issued by Singapore-based issuers directly on SGX’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Central Depository, via Euroclear. HSBC acts as arranger, custodian bank and paying agent for…
BNY Mellon to service Pioneer Funds for Amundi US
Amundi US, the US business of Amundi, one of the world’s ten largest asset managers, has appointed BNY Mellon to provide custody, fund accounting, administration and transfer agency services for the Pioneer Funds, which are managed by Amundi US. Amundi and BNY Mellon recently announced an alliance involving Amundi’s ALTO* portfolio management technology platform and…
Ocorian supports launch of Cordiant’s digital assets fund
Ocorian, the C.I.-based administrator, has supported the launch of Guernsey’s first London Stock Exchange listed fund focused specifically on investing in digital infrastructure assets, Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Fund Limited. The fund, managed by Canadian asset manager, Cordiant Capital Inc., is listed on the specialist fund segment of the LSE’s main market. It raised GBP370m from…
Prescient to service first PE fund for Moshesh Partners in South Africa
Moshesh Partners Fund Management (Pty) Ltd, a private equity firm based in South Africa, has selected Prescient Fund Services as fund administrator for its first private fund. The fund’s strategy is to invest in renewable energy and clean infrastructure.
Carne to act as AIFM for Great Point Entertainment
Carne Group, the Ireland-based administrator, has been appointed as AIFM for Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC ahead of its planned GBP200m flotation on the London Stock Exchange. GPEIT is a newly established, externally managed closed-end investment company.