Further to our recent correspondence regarding the forthcoming transition of service providers, which will impact the E.I. Sturdza Funds plc (the “Fund”) and see a transfer of responsibilities from HSBC Securities Services (Ireland) Limited and HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Ireland) Limited (collectively “HSBC”) to GlobeOp Financial Services (Ireland) Limited, a division of SS&C Technologies (“SS&C”) as Fund Administrator and BNY Mellon Trust Company (Ireland) Limited (“BNY Mellon”) as Depositary, which will become effective on 4th November 2016, we write to provide you with further insight regarding the transition process.
TRADING AND INVESTOR SERVICES
We wish to clarify that as a result of the transition of service providers there will be no change in the dealing timelines associated with the Fund. SS&C will be responsible for the calculation of the Fund’s NAVs from the 4th November 2016 and trading instructions should be sent to SS&C for processing from 3rd November 2016 for daily funds and from 27th October 2016 in relation to the EI Sturdza Strategic European Smaller Companies Fund.
New client account numbers will be issued as a result of the transition. SS&C will be reaching out to all registered shareholders shortly in order to advise of their new account details, as well as to provide access details for “Go Book”, their online investor portal, from which investors will be able to obtain monthly holding statements.
Further as a result of this process, it will be necessary to use alternative bank account details for the payment of subscription monies. These are detailed below.
SS&C have undertaken a review of existing documentation and will be reaching out to a number of counterparties to request updated documentation where required.
Contact Details SS&C
Below are the relevant contact details which should be utilised for any queries relating to the Fund Administrator:
- TEL: + 353 1 6225025
- FAX: + 91 4 7299540
- Email: EIS_IRE.IR@sscinc.com
In light of queries raised since our initial communication, we take this opportunity to highlight that SS&C are currently developing their SWIFT connectivity to facilitate trading in the Fund. SWIFT details and instructions will therefore be provided post this development process; however should you have any queries in the interim, please email EIS_IRE.IR@sscinc.com and mark to the attention of Deirdre Fitzpatrick and Alan Coffey who will be happy to assist.
DOCUMENTATION AND IMPACTED FUNDS / ISINS
Documentation:
EI Sturdza is currently finalising all documentation to reflect the adjustments to the appointed service providers and will circulate copies as soon as these are in final form and subsequently make these available via our website; www.eisturdza.com.
Impacted funds and ISINs:
Please follow the below link to see a list of the active ISINs which will be impacted as a result of the change of service providers detailed above;
https://eisturdza.com/fund-prices#/?_k=wqtmpx
FUND ACCOUNT DETAIL POST TRANSITION (IBANS TO FOLLOW)
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EUR |
GBP |
USD |
Correspondent Bank Name |
Bank of New York Mellon, Frankfurt |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
Bank of New York Mellon, New York |
SWIFT |
IRVTDEFX |
IRVTGB2X |
IRVTUS3N |
Sort Code |
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70-02-25 |
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Beneficiary Account Number |
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A/C: Not required for GBP payments |
8033093455 |
Beneficiary Account Name |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
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Bank Name |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
SWIFT |
IRVTGB2X |
IRVTGB2X |
IRVTGB2X |
Beneficiary Account Number |
1812049780 |
1812068260 |
1812088400 |
Beneficiary Account Name |
E.I. Sturdza Funds PLC |
E.I. Sturdza Funds PLC |
E.I. Sturdza Funds PLC |
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CHF |
JPY |
Correspondent Bank Name |
UBS AG, Zurich |
Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Tokyo |
SWIFT |
UBSWCHZH80A |
MHCBJPJT |
Sort Code |
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Beneficiary Account Number |
02300000044227050000T |
0321020 |
Beneficiary Account Name |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
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Bank Name |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
The Bank of New York Mellon, London |
SWIFT |
IRVTGB2X |
IRVTGB2X |
Beneficiary Account Number |
1812097560 |
1812103920 |
Beneficiary Account Name |
E.I. Sturdza Funds PLC |
E.I. Sturdza Funds PLC |
DATA PROTECTION
All personal information will continue to be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2003 and all the relevant security measures will be taken to ensure an adequate level of protection of the personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss or destruction.
AGREEMENT UPDATES
Please contact E.I. Sturdza directly should you deem it necessary to update any existing agreement in light of the forthcoming transition.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact:
E.I. Sturdza Strategic Management Limited
3rd Floor, Frances House
Sir William Place
St. Peter Port
Guernsey GY1 1GX
Adam Turberville
Head of Marketing & Client Relations
+44 1481 742380
a.turberville@eisturdza.com
L. Georges Gutmans
Managing Director
+44 1481 722322
g.gutmans@eisturdza.com
Brenda Petsche
Director
+44 1481 722322
b.petsche@eisturdza.com
EI Sturdza Investments Limited
25 North Row
London
W1K 6DJ
United Kingdom
Gabor A. Taroczy
Head of Sales
+44 20 3178 5633
g.taroczy@eisturdza.com