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09 July 2024

Apex Group embarks on innovative digital shift with Capcade

The digital platform is designed to provide asset managers with all the tools necessary to strengthen collaboration with their clients and stakeholders.

News

19 June 2024

Apex Group appoints new Head of Private Clients and Family Office

Leading global financial services business Apex Group (“Apex”) has grown its senior leadership team with the appointment of a new Head of Private Clients and Family Office.

Blog

21 May 2024

4 approaches to enhance internal capabilities for asset management growth

Aman Bahel, Global Head Strategic Client Development In the ever-evolving landscape of asset management, scaling internal capabilities is crucial for ensuring efficient and sustainable long-term growth. Here we explore four specific approaches that asset managers are employing to navigate the challenges and complexities of scaling their operations. Each approach comes with its own set of challenges, solutions, and key considerations, underscoring the importance of thoughtful decision-making and strategic partnerships.

Blog

29 April 2024

3 strategic considerations for asset managers

Aman Bahel, Global Head Strategic Client Development The general consensus this year is that long-term dynamics will continue to propel the sails for asset management, with investor allocations predicted to increase in 2024 for private credit and private equity. Hedge funds and long-only fixed income strategies follow closely behind. However, not all asset managers are geared for efficient growth over the next 10 years, as the sources of capital pools evolve, investment opportunities diversify, and investors’ exposure requirements change. Inflation, market volatility, and interest rate movements are also often cited as significant concerns for investors and asset managers in navigating sourcing, funding, and managing investments. In Europe, managers are also subject to increasing regulatory change, with the estimated average being around one major regulatory update every 14 months.

eBooks

12 April 2024

Understanding AIFMD II: A comprehensive guide

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) has been a significant regulatory framework in Europe, governing alternative investment fund managers and the distribution of alternative investment funds.

News

07 February 2024

SailGP adopts Apex Group's Women's Accelerator Program to advance inclusion in the world of sport

SailGP, a global leader in purpose driven and sustainable sport, and its Exclusive Financial Solutions Partner, Apex Group, have today launched the league’s first ever Women’s Accelerator Program. Having signed a new three-year sponsorship deal in June 2023, SailGP and Apex Group have been working together to bring the latter’s change-making Women’s Accelerator Program into the world of sport for the first time.

Blog

23 January 2024

Private equity’s fundraising issue: A diagnosis for key decisions ahead

Private equity managers faced a limited landscape for fundraising in 2023, but there are untapped opportunities to pursue, such as the private wealth domain.

Blog

18 December 2023

Charting the path to net-zero: A guide to science-based target setting

Simone van den Akker, Senior Consultant – Apex Group As firms look to measure their journeys to net-zero emissions, the Science-Based Target initiative (“SBTi”) can provide a robust framework to track the success of a carbon reduction strategy.

eBooks

11 December 2023

How to choose the right outsourced financial service provider

Is it time to reevaluate your service provider? What are the main drivers for change?

Blog

08 November 2023

ESG is poised for take-off in Asia

Environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing has already matured in Europe, while in Asia, with far lower penetration across the market, the boom years are still ahead. Asian regulators are supporting the trend with a wide range of initiatives and the rewards will be worthwhile for those asset managers that can navigate them successfully.

Blog

25 October 2023

Setting the scene for CSRD, a necessary regulation to help drive positive impact

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) has broadened the horizons of sustainability reporting stipulations previously outlined in the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (“NFRD”). This presents a significant opportunity for investors.

News

09 October 2023

Apex Group expands ESG & Sustainability offering

Announces new solutions following MJ Hudson acquisition