Demand for Outsourced Increases

The new appointments mark a new era for Apex, which is targeting further growth in all of its 34 offices located around the world. Salus, based in the Apex New York office, will have a particular focus on continuing Apex’s success in the US market where he will lead Apex’s North American team.

As Chairman, Hughes will focus on building Apex’s Capital Introductory Service, which helps Apex clients access investor capital. Hughes will also manage Apex’s largest clients as well as concentrate on the Company’s growth strategy including acquisitions and targeting large institutional funds.

Salus, who has over 30 years of experience in sales, management and consulting in the investment and financial services industry, was previously Managing Director and Business Executive for BNY Mellon’s asset servicing organisation.

Peter Hughes, Chairman and Founder, Apex Fund Services, said:

“Outsourcing to specialists in the fund servicing sector is growing fast as managers look to keep headcount low and minimise operating costs. In addition, fund administration is playing an increasingly important role in the support of regulatory reporting as well as providing the right infrastructure needed for managers to get significant allocations. These trends are set to continue and going forward, Apex requires the strongest leadership team available to meet these changes. Having managed Apex since its formation I am proud of the global services and solutions Apex provides its clients.  It is very satisfying to have set new standards for the fund administration sector and to be recognised as one of the largest independent providers of these services with the largest global footprint.

“I am delighted that Bill has joined Apex, one of the most experienced people in our industry.

“I am looking forward to working with someone of Bill’s caliber and someone who shares the same values as I do: not just meeting but exceeding client expectations. I welcome him to the Apex team.”

Bill Salus, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Fund Services, said:

“Apex Fund Services and its global network is unique to the fund servicing industry and offers a very robust and independent platform to meet our client’s demand for a broad suite of products and services.

“Joining Apex offers a unique opportunity to lead an independent, fast growing organisation with a strong management team and tremendous customer support. I look forward to leveraging my experience to increase Apex’s share of the fund administration market around the world and in particular the US where the largest number of the world’s funds are based.”

Salus also held senior positions at PNC Global Investment Servicing, KeyCorp, Security Pacific Bank and Bank of America. Salus was a member of the ICI International Operations Advisory Committee and the ICI International Committee. He was named to Global Custodian magazine’s Securities Services Hall of Fame.