Depositary, Custody & Banking

Apex Group

Verified 30 August 2026

Among the largest European depositaries for UCITS and alternatives; depositary, custody and banking.

One of the largest depositary providers in Europe for regulated UCITS and alternative funds, delivering depositary, custody and banking in Ireland through European Depositary Bank in Dublin. In Ireland since 2007 with three offices and 360+ local staff.

Every field below was confirmed against a public source on 30 August 2026. Verification is a check on the data, not an endorsement of the firm.

Jurisdiction
Ireland
Service line
Depositary, Custody & Banking
Head office
Hamilton, Bermuda
Founded
2003
Size
Global (5,000+ staff)
Services
Depositary, Custody, Banking, Middle office
Jurisdictions served
Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Malta
Client types
Private equity, Real estate, Private debt, Infrastructure, UCITS
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