Citco Fund Services, Fidelity Investments, Murex, Maples Group, Marex and Coalition Greenwich share their views on how fund operating models, regulatory developments and digital assets will shape the industry in 2026.
Subsidiary DTC to begin controlled rollout in 2026, enabling tokenised versions of select DTC-custodied assets.
Regulator urges CASPs to complete wind-down plans and warns investors to verify authorisation status.
Two-year delay on securities lending and short sale transparency rules sparks “Repeal by Extension” concerns.
Sinéad McIntosh, managing director and global head of revenue for financial institutions at Brown Brothers Harriman, says firms are navigating a complex regulatory landscape marked by divergent rules and shortened settlement cycles. The firms that modernise, centralise oversight and work collectively will be best placed to shape the next phase of regulatory evolution.
Report proposes guidance and rule changes to accelerate adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the funds space.
Proposals include requirements for machine-readable allocations and confirmations, and mandatory implementation of hold and release and auto-partial settlement for all CSDs.
Termination follows Apex’s inability to secure final regulatory approval; former BNY and European Depositary Bank executive will now lead Edmond de Rothschild’s asset servicing business.
By simplifying complexity, encouraging harmonised standards, and promoting cross-border collaboration, regulatory reform can pave the way for a more unified, resilient global market, says Clearstream CEO, Sam Riley.
Democratic senator raises antitrust and systemic risk concerns in letter to BNY CEO, Robin Vince, over reported custody bank tie-up.