Link Fund Solutions selected as fund administrator for new QVG Capital Opportunities Fund
Announcement posted by Honner 09 Oct 2017
First new client since joining Link Group
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Link Fund Solutions selected as fund administrator for new QVG Capital Opportunities Fund
First new client since joining Link Group
09 October 2017: Link Group (ASX: LNK) today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with newly established QVG Capital to provide fund administration and custody services for its new flagship fund.
Link Fund Solutions was appointed by QVG Capital to provide a full suite of services including middle & back office administration, fund accounting, unit registry and custody services for the QVG Capital Opportunities Fund.
It’s the first client of Link Fund Solutions since it became part of the Link Group.
The QVG Capital Opportunities Fund is the flagship fund for QVG Capital. The fund is managed by former Ausbil managers, Chris Prunty and Tony Waters, who together have more than 30 years of experience in the Australian smaller companies listed investment markets.
Link Fund Solutions Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Harrison, said: “QVG Capital is the brainchild of two of Australia’s most respected small-cap fund managers. Our partnership with them reinforces Link Fund Solutions’ reputation as a top tier service provider.”
Link Fund Solutions is part of the Corporate Markets division of Link Group. Corporate Markets connects issuers with their stakeholders and provides services including shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, employee share plans, and company secretarial services.
Link Group’s Corporate Markets Chief Executive Officer Paul Gardiner said: “Our ability to provide a true full service has enabled Link Fund Solutions to attract a range of successful managers who have grown to become significant clients.”
QVG Capital Opportunities Fund
The QVG Capital Opportunities Fund aims to delivers strong absolute returns by investing in listed Australian companies outside of the S&P/ASX100 on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
According to QVG Capital Portfolio Manager Tony Waters, the fund’s investment strategy focuses on small company investing and on securing sustained performance over the long term.
Commenting on the fund’s initial success since it was launched on 1 September 2017, Mr Waters said he is confident that the fund will deliver on its long-term investment strategy.
“We have selected what we consider to be the best breed of service providers in all the key aspects of the business, including partnering with Link Fund Solutions on the fund administration side,” he added.
Mr Gardiner concluded: “We are looking forward to working QVG Capital and helping it achieve ongoing success.”
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About Link Group (ASX: LNK)
Link Administration Holdings (Link Group) administers financial ownership data and drives user engagement through technology. Underpinned by our investment in technology, people and processes, we deliver comprehensive data and information solutions for companies, large asset owners and trustees across the globe. We are a market-leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients’ needs.
Our core business, which consists of fund administration and securities registration, is complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics. Our clients represent all industries and include some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and the world’s largest corporations.
For more information, please visit: www.linkgroup.com