Aztec Group has supported Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO), a European healthcare specialist private equity firm, on the final close of GHO Fund IV, raising over EUR2.5bn (USD2.9bn). This marks GHO’s largest fund to date and brings total AuM to c. EUR9bn (USD10.5bn). Aztec will provide ongoing administration, company secretarial, and accounting services.
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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,…
Ocorian gets new chair
Frederik van Tuyll is stepping down as chairman of Ocorian, the C.I.-based asset servicer for both asset managers and asset owners, after six years in the role. Martin Block replaces him as chairman. He has spent the last 25 years with HgCapital.
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…
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…
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…
Purves steps down from Aztec
Sean Hagerty, who has served on the Aztec Group board as chair since June 2025, will take on the role of executive chairman and interim CEO as Kathryn Purves steps down. Aztec Group is a C.I.-based provider of private markets services. Hagerty is a former chief executive of Vanguard Europe.