Schroders launches Global Digital Assets Centre of Excellence in Singapore 03 July 2025 Singapore Reporter: Carmella Haswell Led by Marita McGinley, the centre brings together a team of digital asset specialists which will look to drive the development of best practice
Broadridge to acquire Acolin 03 July 2025 Switzerland Reporter: Jack McRae Broadridge has agreed to acquire Acolin with the aim of modernising and increasing transparency in cross-border fund distribution
Nikko AM completes Luxembourg ManCo transfer to Apex Group 03 July 2025 Luxembourg Reporter: Karl Loomes FundRock takes over management company services for US$7 billion UCITS range
Vistra appoints Jenkins as Group Chief Executive Officer 03 July 2025 Singapore Reporter: Jack McRae Jenkins had previously been serving in the same role at Tricor and, following its merger with Vistra, became chief operating officer in early 2024
ADX partners with HSBC and FAB to launch digital bond 03 July 2025 UAE Reporter: Jack McRae The digital bond has been issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank using HSBC’s digital assets platform Orion 1
FCA sets out evolving regulatory focus for private markets 03 July 2025 UK Reporter: Karl Loomes Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Pritchard said the authority had completed a review of valuation practices across private equity, private debt, venture capital and infrastructure
Amdax acquires strategic stake in Custodiex 03 July 2025 UK Reporter: Justin Lawson The firms say Custodiex's custody infrastructure will be gradually integrated into Amdax's platform over the coming months
CACEIS appointed asset servicing provider for Syz Asset Management 02 July 2025 France Reporter: Jack McRae The asset servicing group will provide custody, fund administration, and transfer agency services for Syz
State Street and UC Investments partner on wealth platform 02 July 2025 US Reporter: Karl Loomes The strategic alliance aims to democratise access to institutional-grade investment tools and private markets
ECB approves plans for DLT settlement using central bank money 02 July 2025 Europe Reporter: Carmella Haswell The two-track approach will build on the Eurosystem’s exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement
Yealand appointed ACD for Argonaut Capital funds 02 July 2025 UK Reporter: Justin Lawson The appointment covers the YFS Argonaut Absolute Return Fund and YFS Argonaut Flexible Fund, with Yealand assuming operational control from 1 July
Carne acquires Japan Fund Management (Luxembourg) 02 July 2025 Luxembourg Reporter: Jack McRae The acquisition aims to help the firm strengthen its position as a leading third-party management company in Luxembourg
