Wells Fargo Securities, the investment banking and capital markets business of Wells Fargo & Company, announced that SS&C Technologies Holdings, a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, has agreed to acquire its fund administration business, Wells Fargo Global Fund Services (GFS). Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
GFS administers more than $42 billion in alternative assets, covering a wide range of complex strategies traded by global portfolio managers including fixed income, credit, distressed, structured credit, macro, equity, commodities, CDO, CLO, private equity, private debt, real estate and hybrid structures. Wells Fargo’s fund administration business services its clients through its global network of offices in, Hong Kong, London, New York, Minneapolis and Singapore.
“We believe GFS clients will benefit from SS&C’s industry-leading position, proprietary technology and depth of expertise in fund administration,” said Dan Thomas, head of Institutional Investor Services at Wells Fargo Securities. “Wells Fargo Securities will continue to provide financial solutions to our alternative asset manager clients in core areas such as Prime Services, Futures and OTC Clearing and Futures Execution.”
As part of the acquisition, SS&C will acquire GFS’ operations and team members in New York, Minneapolis, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Wells Fargo will work closely with SS&C to provide GFS clients a seamless experience and continuity of services. Additionally, Wells Fargo will continue to provide access to its suite of financial products and services to GFS clients after closing.
“Wells Fargo’s Global Fund Services is well known for its expertise in administering real estate equity and credit strategies. The acquisition of GFS will create a compelling advantage for our customers as they access and manage sophisticated asset classes,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. “This transaction will expand our capabilities in the global fund market, reinforcing SS&C at the forefront among fund administration and extending our strong cloud-based platform for future growth.”
“Joining with SS&C will allow us to dramatically accelerate our global growth plans and pace of innovation,” said Chris Kundro, head of GFS. “SS&C’s innovations in cloud, mobility and fund technology are transforming investment management. This acquisition will create even more value for our customers and will benefit employees as they become part of one of the largest and most reputable fund administrators.”