The European fund service provider Universal Investment is opening its service platform to funds domiciled in Belgium. Following official regulatory approval for the local branch, the operational infrastructure for Belgian fund structures is fully operational. Asset managers and institutional initiators can now launch and manage Belgian vehicles via the company's established platform with immediate effect.
Regulatory approval and modular service portfolio
The service offering for the Belgian market is modularly structured to meet the specific requirements and regulations of institutional players. The platform combines the stability and scalability of the group as a whole with flexible support structures. The service portfolio includes specialised units for operational administration as well as accompanying advisory services.
- —Specialised administration of funds domiciled in Belgium
- —Advisory on supervisory and regulatory frameworks
- —Operational distribution support for fund initiators and asset managers
With the move into Belgium, Universal Investment continues its path of cross-border platform expansion across various asset classes. The firm builds on a presence of more than thirty years in Luxembourg. In addition, the company relies on many years of experience in key European fund domiciles such as Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Liechtenstein.
Growth in European asset and wealth management
Jeremy Albrecht, Country Head and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Investment in Luxembourg, points to the continuous growth of the Belgian asset and wealth management market. Many institutional clients plan to expand their activities in this region. Tapping into Belgium therefore represents the logical next step within the European corporate strategy, aligned with client requirements.
Albrecht also emphasises that initiators are increasingly seeking partners who combine resilient operational structures, regulatory expertise and sound market knowledge. The expanded platform provides clients with additional flexibility in structuring and administering their funds. The company also continues to invest in its capabilities to facilitate access to new European markets for institutional partners.
