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Northern Trust expands Singapore fund administration with First Sentier

Aug 12, 2026, 10:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Adds a meaningful, recurring-revenue stream via fund administration; supports NT's global scale narrative, though immediate financials are not disclosed.

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Northern Trust announced an expanded mandate to serve as fund administrator for First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds in Singapore, including custody, fund accounting and transfer agency. The move deepens a long-standing global relationship and broadens NT's Asia-Pacific servicing footprint, potentially boosting recurring fee income and cross-border scale over time.

  • NT expanded mandate to fund administration for First Sentier's Singapore funds.
  • Scope includes custody, fund accounting, and transfer agency services.
  • Relationship between NT and First Sentier began in 2006.
  • As of 6/30/2026, NT AUA US$20.0T and AUM US$2.0T.
  • Singapore transition aims for scalable, resilient client servicing in APAC.

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