Independent institutional funds manager, Northcape Capital has appointed BNP Paribas Securities Services as its new master custodian and administrator, including middle office services.
BNP Paribas Securities Services confirmed the mandate this week with its Australia and New Zealand head, David Braga attributing the mandate to the breadth of his firm's custody network.
Northcape operations manager, Sean Cunningham said the fund manager had been seeking a global partner to ensure its expanding business needs are met.
Braga said BNP Paribas would also be assisting Northcape in its growth strategy to become a global manager with a focus on emerging markets.
Australian Ethical has named its new head of equities, who previously spent 12 years at Perpetual.
The country’s sovereign wealth fund has unveiled a flurry of changes to its leadership team, including the appointment of a key executive role.
With Damian Graham stepping into a new capacity within the $190 billion super fund ahead of his retirement, a global search is set to commence for his replacement.
Cbus has swiftly promoted Leigh Gavin to chief investment officer only months after naming him deputy, as the fund works towards growing in size and bringing its investment expertise in-house.