Luxembourg Investor Services Group IQ-EQ Buys Singapore-Based $17 Billion Institutional Fund Platform & Solutions Provider Gordian Capital Which Will be Rebranded as IQ-EQ in 2026 Q2, Gordian Capital Founded in 2004 in Cayman Islands & Singapore in 2005 by Chairman Stanley Howard & CEO Mark Voumard Who is Appointed as IQ-EQ Head of Fund Platforms & Solutions for Asia & Middle East, IQ-EQ Founded in 1896 in Luxembourg as SGG Group & Acquired by Europe Private Equity Firm Astorg in 2016
23rd July | Hong Kong
Luxembourg investor services group IQ-EQ has announced to buy Singapore-based institutional fund platform & solutions provider Gordian Capital ($17 billion AUM), which will be rebranded as IQ-EQ in 2026 Q2. Gordian Capital was founded in 2004 in Cayman Islands & Singapore in 2005 by Chairman Stanley Howard & CEO Mark Voumard, who is appointed as IQ-EQ Head of Fund Platforms & Solutions for Asia & Middle East. IQ-EQ was founded in 1896 in Luxembourg as SGG Group, and acquired by Europe private equity firm Astorg in 2016. Announcement (22/7/25): “IQ-EQ acquires Gordian Capital Limited, Asia’s first and largest institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions provider. Established in Cayman in 2004 and in Singapore in 2005, Gordian’s 77-member team operates from offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Melbourne and currently manage US$17bn of which 96% is derived from institutional investors. Subject to approval by the Dubai Financial Services Authority it plans further expansion into the Middle East. Having launched 115 funds over the last 20 years this acquisition adds further strength and depth to IQ-EQ’s global business, providing clients with a range of additional products and services delivered by a highly experienced global team. CEO and co-founder Mark Voumard will continue to lead the business and will join IQ-EQ’s Asia senior leadership team, ensuring continuity of the day-to-day delivery of services. The business will go to market as Gordian Capital, part of IQ-EQ, until Q2 2026 when the business will rebrand as IQ-EQ. In 2016, IQ-EQ was acquired by Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm. Since then, Astorg has supported IQ-EQ’s long-term growth strategy, helping the company become a global leader in investor services. In 2022, Astorg raised a €1.3 billion continuation fund to provide additional capital for IQ-EQ’s ambitious growth plans. The acquisition of Gordian Capital Limited represents a further step in IQ-EQ’s global expansion strategy … … The transaction has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and is expected to close shortly, subject to customary closing conditions.”
“ Luxembourg Investor Services Group IQ-EQ Buys Singapore-Based $17 Billion Institutional Fund Platform & Solutions Provider Gordian Capital Which Will be Rebranded as IQ-EQ in 2026 Q2, Gordian Capital Founded in 2004 in Cayman Islands & Singapore in 2005 by Chairman Stanley Howard & CEO Mark Voumard Who is Appointed as IQ-EQ Head of Fund Platforms & Solutions for Asia & Middle East, IQ-EQ Founded in 1896 in Luxembourg as SGG Group & Acquired by Europe Private Equity Firm Astorg in 2016 “
Mark Pesco, Group Chief Executive Officer at IQ-EQ: “This acquisition represents a significant milestone in IQ-EQ’s growth strategy, further solidifying our strong market position in the Asia Pacific region. Asia has long been a key region for IQ-EQ, and the addition of Gordian Capital, alongside our recent acquisition of AMAL Group, underscores our commitment to expanding our presence and capabilities in this dynamic market. The combined expertise and reach of our expert teams will enable us to offer unparalleled services and support, fostering growth and innovation across the region. Congratulations to everyone involved in this transaction and a big IQ-EQ welcome to Mark and the extended Gordian Capital team.”
Sridhar Nagarajan, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Asia, Middle East and Africa at IQ-EQ: “This transaction is hugely significant for us as it transforms us into the market leader in the fund platform business in Asia Pacific. It allows us to offer our fund, corporate and family office clients globally a path to regulated market entry into Asia and over time, the Middle East, along with sophisticated fund structuring and operational capabilities. With fully licenced operations in Asia’s three key financial centres, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong and extensive cross border expertise, I am excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Mark Voumard, co-founder and CEO of Gordian Capital and newly appointed Managing Director, Head of Fund Platforms and Solutions, Asia and Middle East at IQ-EQ: “I’m delighted to announce this game-changing deal, which we at Gordian feel is a perfect strategic fit for our business. We were attracted to IQ-EQ not just for its impressive market leadership but their firm wide focus on people and delivering best in class client service excellence sealed the deal. Becoming part of a global powerhouse of nearly 6,000-people operating across 25 jurisdictions unlocks significant opportunities for the Gordian team and for our clients who will continue to receive the same high touch personalised service and benefit from the strength and reach of a multinational group.”
Gordian Capital – Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd. is a Singapore based fully licensed and regulated asset management firm that advises and helps co-ordinate the establishment of fund structures and handles the operations of fully-regulated fund vehicles or managed accounts across private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate and hedge funds. Established in Singapore in 2005 by capital markets professionals and alternatives industry veterans’ active in Asia since the 1980s, the firm is Asia’s leading independent funds specialist and platform. As an independent fund platform specialist, our exclusive focus is on providing a fully-regulated & compliant ecosystem that delivers robust institutional level infrastructure and processes.
IQ-EQ – We are IQ-EQ, a leading investor services group employing 5500+ people across 25 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global technical expertise and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients – fund managers, multinational companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
Luxembourg Investor Services Group IQ-EQ Buys Singapore-Based $17 Billion Institutional Fund Platform & Solutions Provider Gordian Capital Which Will be Rebranded as IQ-EQ in 2026 Q2, Gordian Capital Founded in 2004 in Cayman Islands & Singapore in 2005 by Chairman Stanley Howard & CEO Mark Voumard Who is Appointed as IQ-EQ Head of Fund Platforms & Solutions for Asia & Middle East, IQ-EQ Founded in 1896 in Luxembourg as SGG Group & Acquired by Europe Private Equity Firm Astorg in 2016
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