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Hawksford, Equiom Netherlands
Jersey-headquartered Hawksford, a global corporate, private client, and fund services provider, has completed its acquisition of the Netherlands operations of Equiom, an asset servicing and investment firm.

The deal will expand Hawksford's reach and strengthen its service offering in Europe. The acquisition aligns with the firm’s global growth strategy to enhance its presence in key markets using its global network to support corporate clients across Europe and worldwide.

Following the deal, Equiom’s Netherlands team will integrate into Hawksford’s Amsterdam operations, enhancing Hawksford’s European team and service capabilities.

Hawksford, which established a presence in the Netherlands in 2023, provides a range of services to corporate clients, from multinational corporations to family-owned and early-stage growth businesses. It also provides access to global expertise and experience in key regions through its network across Asia, EMEA, the UK and the Caribbean.

“The acquisition of Equiom’s operations in the Netherlands is the next step in our growth story, significantly bolstering our presence in the Netherlands and our service proposition for corporate clients across Europe,” Michel van Leeuwen (pictured), chief executive at Hawksford, said. “Crucially, this acquisition is based on a strong cultural fit between Hawksford and Equiom and we now look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to our team in Amsterdam.”

“This, together with Hawksford’s strategy to expand in the region, makes this acquisition a highly synergistic and mutually beneficial move,” Jon Jennings, CEO at Equiom, added.