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Investment in technology and data infrastructure is the answer for pandemic recovery, survey finds
27 August 2021 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

A global study conducted on behalf of Temenos has found that investments in technology and data infrastructure sit at the top of asset managers’ priorities to deliver business growth in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Data silos, scalable reporting and increased complexity emerge as biggest regtech challenges, survey finds
20 August 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

A Clear Path Analysis survey finds regulatory reporting challenges are exacerbated by COVID-19, Brexit, new ESG requirements and increased mergers and acquisition activity

Goldman Sachs to Acquire NN Investment Partners
19 August 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The Goldman Sachs Group has announced it has entered into a €1.6billion agreement to acquire NN Investment Partners, a Netherlands-based asset manager

Apex Group expands US presence with new acquisition
06 August 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex Group has acquired Greenough Consulting Group, a provider of finance, accounting, and human resources services to technology companies, venture capital and private equity funds

Apex bolsters APAC team
05 August 2021 Australia
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Based in Sydney, Gallenca will oversee the group’s private markets sales operations in Australia

Managers seek data science to optimise investment performance, survey finds
27 July 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

A Northern Trust survey of 300 investment managers found 98 per cent seek to incorporate data science to optimise their investment performance in the hunt for alpha

State Street launches Alpha after Mercatus acquisition
22 July 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

State Street announces the launch of Alpha in connection with its future acquisition of Mercatus, a front-and-middle-office solutions and data management provider

BNP Paribas strengthens sustainability offering with new partnerships
12 July 2021 France
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

BNP Paribas Securities Services’ ESG marketplace, Manaos, has partnered with Util and V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions

MJ Hudson acquires Clarus Risk
28 June 2021 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

Buy-side consultant buys regtech Clarus to strengthen its hand in private asset risk and automated regulatory reporting

Apex Group’s Melville Rodrigues weighs in on the FCA’s climate proposal
28 June 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The FCA guidelines build on rules introduced in December 2020, applicable to the most prominent listed commercial companies in the UK, which uphold many of the recommendations of the Taskforce on climate-related financial disclosures

Apex Group bolsters Netherlands team with new appointment
24 June 2021 The Netherlands
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex Group, a global financial services provider, has appointed Michiel van der Maat, as commercial director, corporate solutions

UK regulator calls for feedback on climate disclosure rules
23 June 2021 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

FCA proposals will potentially extend the list of companies covered by disclosure rules to include asset managers, insurers and FCA-regulated pension schemes