Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services Group (HAFS Group) has begun operating as an independent alternative investment fund management company (AIFM) following the completion of the sale of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank AG to ABN AMRO on 30 June 2025. The group, comprising Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services S.A. (HAFS) and its subsidiaries Hauck & Aufhäuser Administration Services S.A. (HAAS) and HAL Fund Services Ireland Limited (HALFI), remains wholly owned by the Fosun Group. Christoph Kraiker, CEO of HAFS, stated that the company’s previous affiliation with Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank AG provided a solid foundation for this transition. He noted that as an independent entity, HAFS can now focus entirely on its core business of asset servicing for financial and real assets. The firm aims to offer more flexible and tailored services, including fund structuring, portfolio and risk management, and ESG advisory. Looking ahead, Christian Mader, CEO of HAAS, emphasized plans to expand the group’s Luxembourg platform to provide clients with a broader range of operational and regulatory solutions within Europe. A key element of this strategy is the development of digital infrastructure, particularly the implementation of eFront as a central system to enhance client reporting capabilities. With over €110 billion in assets under management and service, the HAFS Group is positioning itself to strengthen its presence in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) while selectively expanding its international operations. The group also plans to introduce new investment products, including actively managed ETFs in Luxembourg and Ireland, in response to increasing demand for innovative investment solutions. In Germany, efforts will focus on refining structured products to align more closely with evolving investor needs.