Kevin McVeigh

Peter Heckmann

Andrew Schmidt

Daniel Perlin

Jeffrey Schmitt

Michael Infante

Surinder Thind

Alexei Gogolev

Eleanor Smith

Dan Perlin

Jeff Schmitt

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

- **SS&C ALPS Advisors**, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., implemented changes to the ALPS | O’Shares Europe Quality Dividend ETF, effective **October 1, 2025**.  **[1402436_4a3bfb9f16ad4ecb8c8e81d1c6fe9f76_0]** 
- The ETF has been renamed to **ALPS | O’Shares International Developed Quality Dividend ETF** and its ticker changed from OEUR to **OEFA**.  **[1402436_4a3bfb9f16ad4ecb8c8e81d1c6fe9f76_0]** 
- The fund's underlying index is now the **O’Shares International Developed Quality Dividend Index** (ticker **OEFAX**), replacing the previous European-focused index.  **[1402436_4a3bfb9f16ad4ecb8c8e81d1c6fe9f76_0]** 
- This strategic shift is intended to **broaden the Fund’s investable universe** and achieve **higher-quality portfolio holdings** by selecting the top 50 highest weight, sector-specific companies in the large- and mid-cap developed ex-US market based on quality, low volatility, dividend yield, and dividend quality factors.  **[1402436_4a3bfb9f16ad4ecb8c8e81d1c6fe9f76_0]**

SS&C ALPS Advisors Announces Changes to ALPS | O’Shares Europe Quality Dividend ETF

- **SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.** has been selected by **Axcelus Financial** to modernize its information technology (IT) stack and transform its operations.  **[1402436_050e7eaa8cfc4378ab4669505fb35e41_0]** 
- Axcelus Financial is transitioning its IT infrastructure and client support for its U.S. and Bermuda operations to **SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions (GIDS)**.  **[1402436_050e7eaa8cfc4378ab4669505fb35e41_0]** 
- A portion of the **Axcelus team will transfer to SS&C** to support Axcelus operations, ensuring service continuity and access to market expertise.  **[1402436_050e7eaa8cfc4378ab4669505fb35e41_0]** 
- Axcelus’ existing policy administration systems will migrate to **SS&C’s secure private cloud**, aiming to drive optimization, scalability, and introduce automated services.  **[1402436_050e7eaa8cfc4378ab4669505fb35e41_0]** 
- Axcelus Financial, a provider of life insurance and annuities, has **over $16 billion in assets under administration** as of September 30, 2025.  **[1402436_050e7eaa8cfc4378ab4669505fb35e41_0]**

SS&C Partners with Axcelus Financial for IT Modernization

- **SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.** announced its acquisition of **Curo Fund Services**, a leading provider of fund administration solutions in South Africa.  **[1402436_0f9930696e0e42b39267c5a62c3de2ec_0]** 
- The acquisition is expected to **expand SS&C's fund administration business** in South Africa.  **[1402436_0f9930696e0e42b39267c5a62c3de2ec_0]** 
- Curo Fund Services manages over **R 3 trillion (USD 170.4 billion)** in assets and approximately **300 employees** will join SS&C in Cape Town after the transaction closes.  **[1402436_0f9930696e0e42b39267c5a62c3de2ec_0]** 
- The transaction is **subject to approval** by the South African Competition Commission.  **[1402436_0f9930696e0e42b39267c5a62c3de2ec_0]**

SS&C Technologies to Acquire Curo Fund Services

SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC)