Apex to hire 500 fund services experts in Johannesburg

Apex Group plans to hire more than 500 new fund services experts in Johannesburg this year in order to better service its growing global client base. Asked if this hiring plan was related to the much-discussed industry challenge of attracting new staff in Luxembourg, an Apex spokesperson said South Africa was seen as an “onshore” hiring opportunity following the acquisitions of Sanne and Maitland in 2022.

Apex Group to rebrand after absorbing Sanne, Maitland

Apex Group in January will bring all its different management company sub-brands under a single brand. Now that the major takeovers of Sanne and Maitland are closed, country head Pierre Weimerskirch told Investment Officer more acquisitions can be expected, although not directly in Luxembourg. “There are some markets where we are still not at the level where we want to be.”

Apex picks Darwin to boost depositary services in Europe

Apex Group is adding another firm to its growing string of acquisitions, announcing that it plans to take over Amsterdam-based Darwin Depositary Services, a firm that provides depositary services to alternative investment funds in Europe. Financial details were not disclosed.

As the only independent AIFMD depositary in mainland Europe, Darwin provides services to a range of international clients, including hedge funds, real estate, debt and private equity funds as well as funds investing in infrastructure and renewable energy.