Solutions
Hornetsecurity Group, a European provider of cloud-based email security and data protection headquartered in Germany, is to acquire Altaro, a high-growth international provider of reliable backup solutions. The acquisition will transform the company from being a regional leader in cloud email security to an international cloud security and compliance platform.
Altaro provides cloud back-up software for Microsoft Office 365 and virtual machine (VM) software focused on mid-market and SMEs. Headquartered in Malta with offices in the UK, Germany, France, North Macedonia and the US, Altaro serves over 50,000 customers across more than 120 countries.
This transaction will significantly expand
Funding secured by cybersecurity start-ups since the start of lockdown in March increased by more than half compared to the same period in 2019, according to new research released today by Plexal and Beauhurst.
Proteus, a registered investment advisor, alternative investments and private funds platform, has added new model portfolios and pooled funds to its platform for RIAs, multi-family offices, independent broker-dealers and private banks. Read the full story at Wealth Adviser…
Aon and eVestment have formed a strategic partnership to provide operational due diligence (ODD) research through the eVestment platform, recognising the need for more transparency and standardisation of ODD information.
A successful and long-established insurance recovery practice, led by policyholder advocate Robin Cohen, is launching its own law firm.
BMS Group Limited (BMS), an independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has launched Asia broking operations, headquartered in Singapore and with proposed operations in Hong Kong pending regulatory approval. BMS Asia will initially focus on M&A insurance broking, enhancing the group’s existing capabilities in that class of business in London, Canada and Australia.
Sandra Lee will be CEO of BMS Asia and is joined by Martijn de Lange and Aris Wong, who will be Managing Directors in the regional Private Equity, M&A and Taxation (PEMAT) operation, and by Amy Fu, who is Executive Director in Singapore.
Nick Cook, CEO
Business disruption, cybersecurity challenges and greater compliance burdens have long been acknowledged as being among the foremost operational challenges facing the hedge fund, private equity and investment management industries.
Equiom has launched Equiom Fund Solutions (Ireland) Limited, a ‘Super ManCo’ for fund managers. Read the full story at Hedgeweek…
London-head-quartered asset management consultancy, MJ Hudson, has acquired fund and portfolio performance specialist PERACS. Read the full story at Institutional Asset Manager…
Alter Domus, a provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, has acquired IPS Fund Services, a Boston-based fund administrator serving private equity and venture capital funds.
The strategic acquisition is a milestone achievement in Alter Domus’ North America growth strategy and further enhances its East Coast footprint.
IPS Fund Services, with USD9 billion in assets under administration, will join Alter Domus’ global team of over 1,000 private equity professionals to collaborate across regions and support clients. IPS Fund Services has an extensive background in multi-jurisdictional funds with asset class-specific expertise and a strong understanding of changing regulatory
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