Altus acquired by Canadian software firm Equisoft

Equisoft's first European acquisition

Sophie King
clock • 1 min read

Technology company and investment platform specialists Altus has been acquired by Canadian software company Equisoft for an undisclosed fee.

Equisoft operates in eight locations including North American, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Altus is the first European acquisition for Equisoft. It will maintain its current operations and services. Altus managing director Kevin Okell said the firm has been flattered over recent years by the level of interest shown. "The more we found out about Equisoft, the more we felt this would be a perfect marriage of two technology firms with the same shared vision, both with highly specialised solutions and proven expertise: to transform financial services with quality digital solutions and...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Wrap/platforms

Why advisory businesses need to question their platforms' operational resilience

Why advisory businesses need to question their platforms' operational resilience

'If you're a financial advice firm, client trust is your most valuable asset'

Martin Jennings
clock 30 April 2026 • 4 min read
Vanguard UK Platform Awards – Adviser voting now open

Vanguard UK Platform Awards – Adviser voting now open

Across several categories

Clive Waller
clock 29 April 2026 • 1 min read
What golf's distance problem can tell us about the future of platforms

What golf's distance problem can tell us about the future of platforms

'We can't hope to fulfil our potential by standing still'

Steve Andrews
clock 22 April 2026 • 4 min read