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Apex picks up Apac mandates

Hong Kong, Apex Group, VIAMFund services provider Apex Group has been appointed by Hong Kong-based VI Asset Management (VIAM) to provide fund administration for its first Asia private credit fund. The fund is targeting Asian SMEs in search of alternative financing channels. The mandate follows Apex’s recent launch of a data portal for credit managers. Apex has also been contracted by Australian fund manager Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management (KAR) to service its Global Small Cap fund. Apex will provide day-to-day investment services and support for KAR’s independent custody service. ©2022 funds global asia

Executive Interviews

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