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Krypton Fund Services expands into the US
31 March 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The new US office will be led by managing director Kelly Wende who will focus on business development and support the cornerstone of Krypton’s model, client experience

MUFG Investor Services expands team with three senior hires
29 March 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

MUFG Investor Services has expanded its team with the appointments of Simon Coombes, Vasilis Sotiris and Christina Villa

FundRock’s French private equity and real estate AIFM receives regulatory approval
22 March 2021 France
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

With the authorisation from the AMF, Jean Edouard Mazery, who is spearheading the new operation, will further develop the business in France

ETC Group picks Apex for administrative and trustee services
18 March 2021 Bermuda
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

As part of the mandate, Apex will provide trustee oversight services to ensure delivery on payment for the BTCE Bitcoin ETC as well as back-office administration support services reconciling the subscription/redemption activity for the note

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