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SFDR goes live
10 March 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“We believe that if done correctly SFDR will help focus efforts more towards sustainable investments,” says Jag Alexeyev, head of ESG insights at Broadridge Financial Solutions

FundRock surpasses €100 billion AUM milestone
04 March 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Its recent acquisition by Apex Group provides access to new jurisdictions through the group’s globally connected operating model across 45 offices, supported by 4,000 employees

FundRock named as ManCo for Chimera UCITS ICAV
24 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

As part of the mandate, FundRock will provide the risk management and regulatory framework for the ICAV and undertake the sub-funds delegate oversight

Apex Group to provide ESG services for Elysian Capital
22 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex will provide ESG ratings, reporting and advisory, and gap analysis services to ensure consistent standards of monitoring and reporting of ESG matters across Elysian Capital’s underlying portfolio

Apex continues acquisition streak after closing GFin Corporate Services deal
17 February 2021 Mauritius
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

GFin’s integration into the group will enhance Apex’s established presence in Mauritius, supporting the provision of locally delivered fund administration and corporate solutions to clients

Apex closes FundRock acquisition
15 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Peter Hughes, founder and CEO of Apex Group comments: “The FundRock business shares our commitment to exceptional levels of client service and is a highly complementary addition to the Apex Group"

Market ‘woefully unprepared’ for SFDR implementation
11 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

With less than one month to go until the go-live, Andy Pitts-Tucker says all financial market participants and advisors should understand how it applies to them and be making the necessary preparations for the new regulation

ESAs submit final report and draft RTS on disclosures under SFDR
05 February 2021 Brussels
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Steven Maijoor, chair of the ESAs joint committee, says the significant set of rules issued provide a strong basis to improve ESG reporting and combat greenwashing

Apex hires Henk Pieter van Asselt as part of ambassador strategy expansion
01 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

As an ambassador, van Asselt will draw on his global network built during his career in the financial services industry to support the growth of Apex’s new and existing client relationships

Apex Group bolsters corporate solutions business
25 January 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“We are pleased to build on the momentum of our corporate solutions business in 2020 and begin 2021 with the announcement of these high calibre hires," says Matt Claxton of Apex Group

Apex adds to executive committee
21 January 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex Group has added Rosie Guest, chief marketing officer, and Vikita Patel, chief human resources officer, to its executive committee

ACA Compliance Group introduces new global ESG practice
19 January 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The practice will be headed by ACA partner, Dan Mistler, who was recently a partner at ESG and environment firm, Bridge House Advisors