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Omgeo launches hedge fund operations forum
09 May 2011 New York
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

Omgeo has launched the Hedge Fund Operations Forum (HOF), an industry peer group for UK-based hedge fund operations professionals...

James Slater to become global head of securities lending
09 May 2011 New York
Reporter: Steven Lafferty

BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, has announced that James Slater will become global head of securities lending following the retirement of Kathy Rulong on July 1, 2011.

Bravura to tackle RDR re-registration requirements
09 May 2011 London
Reporter: Justin Lawson

Bravura Solutions Limited has plans to enhance its Babel fund messaging solution to incorporate re-registration capabilities....

Mak joins BNP Paribas in Asia
06 May 2011 Hong Kong
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

BNP Paribas Securities Services has appointed Connie Mak as head of relationship management, North Asia for asset owners, asset managers & alternatives...

Artemis picks RBC Dexia
06 May 2011 Toronto
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

RBC Dexia Investor Services has been appointed by Artemis Investment Management to provide custody, fund accounting and unit holder recordkeeping for its hedge funds and custody for its family office relationships...

Northern Trust wins £25 billion L&G mandate
06 May 2011 London
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

Northern Trust has been appointed to provide fund accounting and additional custody services to the Legal & General Investments Unit Trust range, to the value of approximately £25 billion...

Calypso releases V12 of platform
05 May 2011 San Francisco
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

Calypso Technology has released Calypso Version 12 of its cross-asset front-to-back office platform...

Nagia joins CLS as chief risk officer
05 May 2011 London
Reporter: Justin Lawson

CLS Group have appointed Naresh Nagia as executive vice president and chief risk officer. Naresh will be a member of the senior management team and report to CEO Alan Bozian. The appointment is effective immediately...

Standard Chartered launches Middle East custody
05 May 2011 Dubai
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

Standard Chartered Bank has launched regional custody services for investors and intermediaries in the Middle East...

J.P. Morgan breaks $500 billion barrier in assets under custody
04 May 2011 Luxembourg
Reporter: Justin Lawson

J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg S.A. has been named largest custodian and fund administrator, according to Lipper’s 17th Annual Luxembourg Fund Encyclopaedia.

Technology upgrade enhances NorthPoint offering
04 May 2011 New York
Reporter: Justin Lawson

NorthPoint prime services and technologies business has enhanced its offering for traditional mutual funds that are looking to employ alternative investments, including trading in shorts, options and futures as part of their overall strategy......

AIS Fund Administration appoints Perugini CTO
03 May 2011 Hackensack
Reporter: Steven Lafferty

AIS Fund Administration (AIS), has hired Anthony J. Perugini as Chief Technology Officer, a new position. Perugini brings more than twenty years of experience in financial services technology development and support, with a concentration in hedge fun