CACEIS Collaborates with Ardian and Eight Advisory as Custodian for Women-Led Booster Fund

CACEIS Collaborates with Ardian and Eight Advisory as Custodian for Women-Led Booster Fund

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group, has been selected as the custodian for the Booster Fund launched by Ardian and Eight Advisory. The Booster Fund, with an initial size of €1 million, aims to support female entrepreneurs over the age of 45 by providing capital investments to eligible companies. CACEIS’s selection as the custodian reflects Ardian’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a prominent player in asset servicing, CACEIS offers a comprehensive range of services to institutional clients globally. The partnership with Ardian aligns with CACEIS’s dedication to supporting positive impact projects initiated by its clients.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander, has been chosen by Ardian, a global leader in private investment, and Eight Advisory to provide custodian and registrar services for the Booster Fund. Launched in March this year, the Booster Fund focuses on supporting female entrepreneurs over 45 years old.

The Booster Fund, with an initial size of €1 million, aims to strengthen the equity of eligible companies through capital investment, deploying €300,000 per year. It specifically targets female entrepreneurs in recognition of their valuable contributions to the business landscape.

CACEIS is honored to have been selected by Ardian for this initiative that promotes female entrepreneurship. The partnership aligns with Ardian’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, while CACEIS remains dedicated to supporting positive impact projects initiated by its clients.

As the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander, CACEIS offers a wide range of services to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers, and corporate clients. With offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS provides comprehensive solutions including execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, transfer agency, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, and issuer services. With assets under custody of €4.1 trillion and assets under administration of €2.2 trillion, CACEIS holds a prominent position in European asset servicing and ranks among the key global players.

Olivia Zitouni, Group Head Private Equity Real Estate Infrastructure Clients at CACEIS commented “We are particularly proud to have been selected by Ardian to serve this fund that supports female entrepreneurship. Ardian has a long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion and CACEIS is fully committed to supporting its clients’ positive impact projects.”

For more information about CACEIS and its services, please visit www.caceis.com.

About CACEIS:
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to providing a broad range of services to institutional clients. With a global presence, CACEIS offers solutions in execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, transfer agency, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, and issuer services. CACEIS is a leading European player in asset servicing and a significant global player.

Media contacts:

Claude Michaux
Group Communications Director
Tel: +352 4767 2792
claude.michaux@caceis.com

SOURCE: CACEIS