Luxembourg $950 Billion Investor Services Group IQ-EQ Rebrands Newly Acquired Singapore-Based $22 Billion Institutional Fund Platform & Fund Solutions Provider Gordian Capital to IQ-EQ, Gordian Capital Founded in 2004 in Cayman Islands & Singapore in 2005 by Chairman Stanley Howard & CEO Mark Voumard, IQ-EQ Founded in 1896 in Luxembourg as SGG Group & Acquired by Europe $26 Billion Private Equity Firm Astorg in 2016
30th June 2026 | Hong Kong
Luxembourg investor services group IQ-EQ ($950 billion AUA) has rebranded newly acquired Singapore-based institutional fund platform & fund solutions provider Gordian Capital ($22 billion AUM) as IQ-EQ. In 2025 July, IQ-EQ 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 ($26 billion AUM) in 2016. Announcement (29/6/26): “IQ-EQ, a global investor services group and Astorg portfolio company, has today announced the rebrand of its Gordian Capital business to IQ-EQ. Gordian Capital, now IQ-EQ, represents Asia’s first and largest institutional cross-border fund platform and a dominant fund solutions provider across APAC. Since 2005, the business has launched over 115 funds across both private and public strategies and currently manages US$22 billion. Clients include global institutional asset managers, multi-strategy platforms, family offices, hedge funds and corporates across private equity, real estate, venture capital, infrastructure, hedge and long-only strategies. The business will now operate solely under the IQ-EQ name across all client, colleague and market touchpoints. This rebrand connects Gordian’s capabilities more closely to IQ-EQ’s wider international platform, streamlining access to a much more extensive range of services for legacy Gordian clients while maintaining local service continuity. It also reinforces IQ-EQ’s fund structuring and operational capabilities across APAC and strengthens the Group’s position as the deepest and broadest provider of regulated market entry offerings in the industry, with platforms in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dubai, Luxembourg, Ireland, France and the UK. The rebrand of Gordian Capital additionally supports IQ-EQ’s ongoing global growth agenda and closely follows Gordian’s achievement of regulatory approval to establish operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
“ Luxembourg $950 Billion Investor Services Group IQ-EQ Rebrands Newly Acquired Singapore-Based $22 Billion Institutional Fund Platform & Fund Solutions Provider Gordian Capital to IQ-EQ, Gordian Capital Founded in 2004 in Cayman Islands & Singapore in 2005 by Chairman Stanley Howard & CEO Mark Voumard, IQ-EQ Founded in 1896 in Luxembourg as SGG Group & Acquired by Europe $26 Billion Private Equity Firm Astorg in 2016 “
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Mark Voumard, Managing Director and Head of Fund Platform and Solutions, Asia and Middle East at IQ-EQ: “Rebranding Gordian to IQ-EQ allows us to go to market under one brand and present a strong, united team with significant depth and breadth of expertise globally. Legacy Gordian clients, where appropriate, will be able to connect more easily to IQ-EQ’s broader set of capabilities across its 25 worldwide jurisdictions, providing the right investor services and specialist support as their needs evolve. Between our new DIFC licence and this rebrand, it’s an exciting time for our team with lots of new opportunities for both our clients and our people. Above all, we remain resolutely committed to delivering service excellence as we move forward under the IQ-EQ banner.”
IQ-EQ – IQ-EQ is a global, top-tier investor services group with an unrivalled offering to meet the administration, compliance and reporting needs of the private markets investment sector worldwide. Our people-first, technology-powered services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to sustainability and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Through targeted tech investment, we strive to meet our clients’ needs today and into the future – whether that means seamlessly integrating leading third-party software or developing a market-defining platform to deliver exactly what our clients are looking for. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of well-honed technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep understanding. We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. We employ 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$950 billion. Our global client base includes fund managers, pension and sovereign wealth funds, family offices and multinational companies, and we work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms. Also part of the IQ-EQ group of companies are First National Trustee Company (FNTC) and Zenith Global.
Astorg – Astorg is a leading pan-European private equity firm with over €23 billion in assets under management. Astorg is a multi-specialist investor with deep expertise in healthcare, technology and business services. Enjoying a distinct entrepreneurial culture, an engaged shareholder perspective and a lean decision-making body, Astorg works with founders, entrepreneurs and management teams to acquire premium international B2B businesses, providing them with strategic guidance, governance and capital to enhance their strategic positioning and achieve their financial objectives. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Astorg also has offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and New York.
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 – 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.”
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.
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