Following approval by regulators, Abax Corporate Services (ABAX) was acquired by Ocorian in April 2018. Established in 1971, Ocorian (formerly Bedell Trust) is an independent provider of corporate, alternative investment, private client and international expansion services. Ocorian has a diverse client base including private equity, real estate, debt funds, financial institutions and listed companies, as well as high-net-worth private individuals. With Ocorian's growing international presence across Europe, Asia, North America and now Africa and the Middle East, ABAX clients will benefit from an enhanced range of specialist financial services offered by Ocorian across a more diverse range of jurisdictions.