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Apex submits superior bid for Mainstream Group
07 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

On 30 April, the board of Mainstream determined Apex’s offer of AUD $2.55 cash per share by way of a scheme of arrangement to be a superior proposal

Hazeltree launches AANA estimator for firms approaching UMR compliance
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Hazeltree’s AANA Estimator will utilise a firm’s internal data, or data from their counterparties, to perform this critical calculation

Volatility events triggered by GameStop are ‘part of a larger story’, says Gensler
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

During today's GameStop hearing, Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will argue that shortening the standard settlement cycle could reduce costs and risks in the markets

Confluence collaborates with J.P. Morgan to deliver portfolio analytics solution
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

By Q3 2021, Delta, Confluence’s risk and performance solution will have expanded coverage powered by J.P. Morgan’s proprietary analytics to include US securitised products

Deutsche Boerse takes remaining stake in Clearstream Fund Centre
06 May 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Deutsche Boerse has agreed to acquire the remaining 49 per cent stake in Clearstream Fund Centre from UBS, for CHF 390 million

SIONIC: now is the time for accelerating the settlement cycle
06 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“Today’s digital world is forcing the financial services industry to address the risks inherent in the current T+2 settlement model. We are ready to assist firms in preparation for this necessary and imminent change,” SIONIC cites

HSBC gains fund administration mandate from CC&L Financial Group
06 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

As part of the new mandate, HSBC will service CC&L Financial Group’s first Ireland-registered UCITS umbrella fund

NYDFS permits Standard Custody to unlock the value of digital assets
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

NYDFS charter permits Standard Custody to offer custodial and escrow services for clients seeking to unlock the value of digital assets and open new investment opportunities across the world of decentralised finance

Frank Anduiza to lead Ultimus’ sales management efforts for private fund
05 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Ultimus Fund Solutions has bolstered its team with the addition of Frank Anduiza as executive vice president, head of private fund sales, for the firm’s private fund administration services group

Northern Trust Launches Omnium Event Manager Platform
05 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Northern Trust has launched Omnium Event Manager, a web-based workflow tool designed to provide asset managers and asset owners with a consolidated view of corporate action and dividend events affecting fund portfolios

Michael Madsen joins HSBC from BBH
05 May 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Based in Luxembourg, Madsen will report to Tony McDonnell, global head of alternative investments, securities services and Niccolo Polli, CEO, HSBC Luxembourg

Torstone Technology partners with Digivault
05 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Torstone Technology is set to provide enhanced post-trade services as part of its new partnership with Digivault, a digital asset custody provider and custodial arm of Diginex