After nearly 15 years as CEO of Ocorian (formerly Bedell Trust), Nick Cawley will stand down from his position on 31 December 2018. He will be succeeded by Stuart Layzell, who is currently Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Following the recent introduction of Ocorian's Facility Agency capabilities to accompany our existing suite of corporate trust products, Ocorian's Director of Transaction Management, Chris Wilson, examines the key elements of the role in the evolving loan m...

The conference will focus on substance, delegation and governance requirements in Luxembourg in light of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Finance (CSSF) circular 18/698 and the continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

Ocorian has extended its growing Corporate Trust offer with the launch of two new services: Loan Administration (including Facility Agent and Security Agent services) and Debt Restructuring.

Following its acquisition of African and Middle East business services provider ABAX in April 2018, Ocorian launches a new package of services tailored specifically for those wishing to invest and operate into or out of the burgeoning AMEA region.

As we begin another financial year, we are pleased to announce the promotion of 49 staff worldwide; ten to Director level positions.

US private equity and real estate fund managers can now access a full range of specialist European and African fund structures and SPC investment vehicles with the appointment of investment specialist, Nicolas van Heule, as Director of North America operati...

In selecting a fund administrator, two key factors dominate above all else: reputation and relevant expertise.

How do fund managers choose the jurisdiction for their funds and investment structures? And why does Luxembourg remain so popular?

In our recent study, 1 in 4 fund managers highlighted an increased need to outsource fund administration to focus on core competences.

According to our research, 70% of fund managers believe that smart technology will play an increasingly significant role in all areas of fund management and administration.

Ahead of speaking at this week's Investment Property Forum event in London, Ocorian's Simon Burgess, Head of Global Alternative Investments, discusses the future of real estate investment held offshore.

Increased regulatory pressure coupled with political uncertainty in the form of Brexit is prompting a review of operations and an uplift in jurisdictional shift.

In our new briefing paper, ‘The future of Private Equity and Real Estate funds administration' we review the current challenges and opportunities facing the administration of PE and RE funds and look ahead to future developments.

Ocorian's Alternative Investment team review the current trends in Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Administration.

Following regulatory approval, we are excited to announce that the acquisition of Intruad Management Services, Amsterdam and Intruma Corporate Services, Luxembourg, into Ocorian has now completed.

The ever-present Brexit juggernaut continues to roll on. Richard Hansford, Ocorian’s Director for Alternative Investments, ponders the impact of the transitional period on the private equity and real estate markets.

Ocorian's Alan Ross is attending this year's ALFI Private Equity and Real Estate Conference, in Luxembourg from 21st-22nd November.

Ocorian, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase MAS International (“MAS”), an independent fund administration and corporate services provider.

CRS is the result of the drive by G20 nations to develop a global standard for the automatic exchange of financial account information. This follows the approach taken to implement United States ("US") FATCA.

A private trust company, or PTC as it is commonly known, is a useful vehicle to consider in the planning and establishment of trust structures for high net worth and ultra high net worth families. Rather than transferring assets to a professional service pr...

Following the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard on 1st January 2016, Ocorian's dedicated tax compliance and reporting team continues to proactively review the regulations and consider the potential implications for our clients.

Ocorian is an award winning and independent provider of private equity and real estate administration services and we will be attending the ALFI European Alternative Investment Funds Conference, which take place at the European Convention Center in Luxembou...

Ocorian (formerly Bedell Trust) has been named 'Trust Company of the Year' at the annual STEP 2016/2017 awards ceremony.

Bedell Trust, the leading award-winning provider of corporate, fund and fiduciary services, is pleased to confirm that the management buyout ("MBO") announced earlier in April 2016 has successfully received all regulatory approvals and completed on Monday 1...

Bedell Trust has strengthened its presence in European markets by opening an office in Luxembourg to provide corporate, private equity/real estate and private wealth administration services.