Fund administration

Nov 01, 2022

Citi, ChinaAsset servicer Citi has begun offering money market fund distribution to its institutional clients in China.

Sep 20, 2022

agricultural commoditiesAustralian fund manager Laguna Bay has awarded a fund administration mandate to fund services provider Apex Group.

May 18, 2022

Mandate 410Investor services firm Apex Group has extended its relationship with Japan-based Aizawa Asset Management by providing services for its new Cayman-based fund.

May 03, 2022

AcquisitionFunds services provider Apex has completed its purchase of MMC Group, a New Zealand-based fund administrator.

Jun 15, 2021

Citi buildingCiti has been appointed by Prudential Hong Kong for its biggest fund administration deal in Asia Pacific to date.

Apr 20, 2021

Asset servicing company Apex has named Debbie Lee as its country head for China.

Apr 13, 2021

Deutsche Bank has appointed Samir Dhamankar as head of securities services and global transaction banking for Indonesia Deutsche Bank.

Mar 23, 2021

HSBC TowerA loosening of outsourcing rules in Thailand has led HSBC Securities Services to launch a fund administration service for asset managers and owners.

Nov 24, 2020

Citi buildingSun Life Asset Management has awarded an asset servicing mandate to Citi for its first fund to be listed in Hong Kong.

Apr 23, 2019

State Street Corporation has hired Francisco Aristeguieta as the chief executive officer for its international business.

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