Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based, global financial solutions provider has announced the planned acquisition of Darwin Depositary Services, which provides depositary services to alternative investment funds. Darwin, a leading independent AIFMD (alternative investment fund managers directive) depositary in mainland Europe, provides services to clients based in the Netherlands and outside the EU, including hedge funds, real estate, debt and private equity funds as well as funds investing in infrastructure and renewable energy, Apex said.