Options, a provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global capital markets, has completed the annual Service Organisation Control (SOC) 2 Type II and Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16 Type II audits. Conducted by an independent auditor, the certifications verify that the system architecture and security controls
Fiduciary and administration provider, Estera, has acquired the Heritage Financial Services Group (HFSG), an independent business providing third party fund administration, depositary, trust and corporate services in Guernsey, the UK and Malta. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, following which the business will be rebranded under the Estera name.
Independent global service provider JTC Fund Services has established a Guernsey-licensed Management Company (ManCo) as it continues to strengthen its European fund services proposition. Through the new Guernsey ManCo, JTC is able to support fund managers with a broad range of services, including portfolio management, risk management, compliance, and regulatory
Specialist fund services provider Moore Management has achieved International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402 Type II accreditation. Building upon Moore’s previous level one accreditation, which was awarded to the business in 2015, this accolade marks the end of a large-scale project focused on further developing and aligning Moore’s operations
Cordium, a provider of governance, risk and compliance services, has launched a solution to help firms adapt to the new requirements of the Criminal Finances Act, set go into effect in September 2017. Introduced by HM Revenue and Customs, the new legislation is intended to prevent the facilitation of tax
Aptean, a provider of enterprise software solutions, has acquired FDM Software, an specialist in Records Management (RMS), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), mapping and analysis solutions for public safety agencies in North and South America. “With more than 1,500 public sector customers, Aptean is committed to strengthening and expanding the solution offerings
It’s June, which means hurricane season is upon us, and it’s time to shore up business contingency plans. As we all remember, many firms in New York and New Jersey were impacted by Hurricane Sandy back in 2012, and since then, focus on business resiliency and continuity has increased dramatically.
Henkel has placed a USD600 million bond in the Eurodollar market. The bond has a term of three years and matures on 12 June 2020. The bond pays a coupon of 2.0 per cent. The settlement is expected to take place on 12 June 2017. The placement
Global independent fund administrator Apex Fund Services has become the first administrator to receive in principle approval from the ADGM to carry out regulated activity in the jurisdiction. Under the in principle approval, the grant of financial services permission to act as the administrator of a collective investment fund
By Bob Shaw (pictured) – As cyber threats continue to mature and firms become increasingly dependent on third-party service providers and Internet applications to support operations, they not only begin to benefit from greater efficiencies and advanced technologies, but also open themselves up to more security vulnerabilities. Investment firms need to
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