The majority of client meetings have ESG on the agenda, affirmed Carlo Funk Europe, Middle East, Africa head of ESG investment strategy at State Street Global Advisors, speaking at this year’s ALFI Digi Pulse US Virtual Conference
In Brazil, the name of the game for international asset managers to tackle the market is distribution, according to Isabella Nunes head of sales Brazil J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Gen II, a private equity fund administrator, has enhanced its Luxembourg-based team with the appointments of Duncan Christie and Eva Ntovolou
Clearstream’s monthly figures for August 2021 show its assets under custody stood at approximately €16.5 trillion, an increase of 12 per cent compared with August 2020
Apex has appointed Frederic Bilas as CEO and member of the board of directors in Luxembourg
HSBC has been appointed by E Fund Management (Hong Kong) to provide servicing solutions for its existing Luxembourg UCITS
Jagesser and Houillon’s appointments follow ZEDRA’s acquisition of BIL-Fund & Corporate Services in March and the implementation of the firm’s ManCo-light services
The acquisition, which is subject to appropriate regulatory approvals, will add to Suntera Global’s client base, strengthening its presence in EU markets to support its growth strategy