Service providers
AET has a relationship with a number of external service providers which are experts in their field.
AET works closely with the following service providers:
Deutsche Trust and Securities Services
www.tss.db.com
Deutsche Bank's Global Transaction Banking is a world-class provider of cash management, trade finance and trust & securities services for corporate clients and financial institutions. The Trust & Securities Services business provides an extensive range of trust, agency, depositary, custody and related services on over Euro 5 trillion in debt and equity securities worldwide. Its structured finance group specializes in trustee and administration services for asset and mortgage backed securities, collateralized debt obligations and asset backed commercial paper conduits and it also provides management and administration for a variety of tax-neutral and tax-advantaged structures.
AMAL Asset Management Limited
www.amal.com.au
AMAL Asset Management Limited (AMAL) is Australasia's pre-eminent, independent servicer (administrator) of loan receivables. AMAL services over $A7 billion of loans on behalf some of the world's leading financial institutions. AMAL's success is based on a company-wide culture of administrative excellence, exceptional customer service and technical innovation.
Stargate Group
www.stargategroup.com.au
Providing lenders with Technology & BPO Solutions including Automated Decisioning Systems and Contract Underwriting Solutions.
Technology Services specialises in providing automated loan underwriting systems (WorldOriginate™), loan origination software (Symmetry™), valuation management software (SmartVAL™), and online mortgage industry information services (Lending Central™).
The Portfolio Services division provides outsourced loan application processing, post-settlement loan portfolio servicing, back-up servicing and customised programs for brokers, mortgage managers, originators and lenders throughout Australia. By providing expert staff and specialised processing infrastructure, Stargate delivers significant time and cost savings in mortgage administration. Stargate Financial Services Pty Ltd has been assigned an “Above Average” Residential Loan (Application Processing) Servicer – Australia ranking by Standard and Poor's.
Boardroom Limited
www.registries.com.au
Since 1983, Boardroom Limited has been providing world-class securities registration services in Australia and New Zealand. The range of services we provide includes IPO processing, Staffshare plans, takeover processing, and processing and logistical support for all types of corporate actions.
We deliver a comprehensive range of security registration services in Australia and New Zealand. We are characterised by our efficient, personal approach to meeting the needs of our clients and their security holders.
Columbus Investment Services Limited (RE)
www.cisl.com.au
Columbus is licenced to provide Responsible Entity services for registered managed investment schemes. As Responsible Entity, Columbus handles all of the legal and regulatory requirements of a scheme. The company acts for both wholesale and retail schemes and covers a wide range of asset classes. Columbus will work with boutiques as well as established fund managers and will assist with product design and implementation if required.
Convexity Limited (RE)
www.convexity.com.au
Convexity is a licenced Responsible Entity that provides services to both wholesale and retail managed investment schemes with a variety of asset classes, such as Australian Equities and Cash, International Equities, Direct Property and Property Related Assets and other Securities including Derivatives, Australian and International Fixed Interest. Convexity’s skilled staff can work with fund managers and promoters in the design and structure of investment products. Building upon a wealth of experience Convexity provides flexible solutions to clients and product providers who prefer the comfort of using the services of an independent and experienced Responsible Entity.
McKenzie Coultas Fund Administration
www.maccoul.com.au
A wholly owned division of Mackenzie Coultas Chartered Accountants, specialising in the provision of administration services. Our services include unit pricing, registry, management accounts, GST and income tax, call centre for investor queries and financial statement preparation.
DDH Graham Limited
http://www.ddhgraham.com.au/
DDH Graham Limited is a Brisbane based funds management and administration firm established in 1981. DDH has considerable experience as a Responsible Entity for managed investment schemes and as a provider of fund administration services. DDH offers responsible entity services; as well as back-office administration services including unit pricing, registry, investment administration, fund accounting and taxation to both managed investment schemes and superannuation products. DDH also can aid in product development and implementation.
DDH strongly believes in establishing long term strategic partnerships, and works with both start-ups and established investment managers and fund promoters.
Valuestream Investment Management Limited (RE)
http://www.valuestream.com.au/
Valuestream is licenced to issue registered managed investment schemes. Valuestream seeks to provide a “turn key" Responsible Entity service to managers wishing to launch a new registered scheme. Valuestream can co-ordinate all the key elements required to get the scheme into the market. This includes;
- Fund Accounting
- Registry services
- Custody
- Legal sign off
- Fund compliance
- ASIC lodgments
- Drafting of the Product Disclosure Statement.
This “turn key” service ensures that the manger is able to focus on generating top investment performance. Valuestream services boutiques, established and offshore managers. We can also assist with product distribution strategy, design and researcher relationships as required.
FundBPO Pty Ltd (Administrator)
www.fundbpo.com
FundBPO Pty Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of MainstreamBPO Pty Ltd) is an independent fund administrator with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. It is owned and operated by the founders Byram Johnston and Martin Smith and employs 55 people with $7bn AUM. The business provides unit registry, unit pricing, fund accounting, performance and compliance to retail and wholesale managed funds. FundBPO uses leading industry technology and offers broad range of functionality to retail and wholesale clients. FundBPO can support domestic and international equities, fixed interest, property and private equity funds. It has an integrated call centre services and web services for investors / advisers and holds an AFS licence to ‘deal and arrange’ in financial product.
White Outsourcing Pty Ltd (Administrator)
www.whiteoutsourcing.com.au
White Outsourcing ("WO") is a specialist provider of outsourced investment operations and accounting services. WO has a proud history built on their reputation for quality, tailored and cost effective integrated solutions for fund managers. The business currently services over 50 clients with funds under administration in excess of $20bn.
WO's fund administration service offering is performed by a team of qualified fund accountants and investment fund administrators. Services include full middle and back office support, compliance monitoring, performance analytics, unit pricing and fund accounting, company secretarial services, and unit registry across retail and wholesale funds, Cayman structures, listed investment companies, and institutional discretionary portfolios. Services are supported across various asset classes and fund structures including Australian and international equities, fixed interest, bonds, derivatives, hedge funds, private equity and fund of funds.
