RBS International expands team to cater for growth in depositary services
In just over a year, the team has grown by over 70% to cater to the expanding client base within RBS International Depositary Services.
Tag: Alternative funds
TMF Group recruits commercial director for China funds business
The hire will aid TMF Group's goal of developing and maintaining its funds network of and business development opportunities in China.
U.S. Bank launches alternatives investment services in Luxembourg
The establishment of the new business will enable U.S. Bank to provide fund services to AIFs in two of the main cross-border fund hubs.
ESMA recommends harmonisation of AIFMD and UCITS frameworks
Proposal would see harmonisation of two fund directives with a focus on aligning regulatory reporting.
State Street secures ETF servicing mandate with alts manager Water Island Capital
State Street will provide custody and fund administration to WIC's new ETF index, offering public access to hedge fund-like strategies.
The chief of everything
The traditional COO and CFO roles at alternative investment managers no longer exist as they are now required to be technological, compliance and investor relations experts. How prepared are these firms with the changing nature of their roles, and how are they turning to their service providers to meet these modern-day challenges?
Northern Trust selected by US investment firm to help European expansion
The custodian will provide fund administration and depositary services for CCA's new Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicle (ICAV).
SANNE hires former State Street asset servicing exec to lead new Japanese business
SANNE’s Tokyo office will be operational from the start of 2019 and will initially focus on servicing existing real estate clients in the region.
Asset managers plan to diversify through alternative fund launches
Traditional long-only managers have been launching hedging strategies in the face of asset manager consolidation and the growth of passive investing.
Northern Trust hires senior fund sales specialist from SS&C
Edwin Chan joins Northern Trust in which he will focus on accelerating sales for the custodian’s alternative asset servicing business.