Global Custodian reveals shortlists for Leaders in Custody 2026 awards
Former JP Morgan and BNY executive will be responsible for the strategic direction, performance and transformation of DTCC’s global asset services business.
Custodian reports 21% year-on-year increase in assets held in custody, while assets under administration jump 16%.
Intraday repo round sees participation from LSEG, DTCC, Euroclear, Societe Generale, amongst other consortium members.
Long-serving securities services executive joins regional leadership team following five years leading client solutions across Asia-Pacific.
Appointment covers middle- and back-office support for more than $30bn in global liquid and structured credit portfolios.
Executive who joined HSBC in Argentina almost three decades ago leaves regional securities services role after eight years.
The firm’s securities services unit acted as transfer agent and fund dealing services provider, operating the wallet setup and holding the private key in a controlled intra‑group pilot of tokenised fund shares.
Global Custodian Legend steps down following three decades in financial services spanning securities services, financing and prime brokerage leadership roles across Asia.
Ann Magnusson, head of investor services at SEB, says renewed sub-custody momentum in the Nordics is being driven by settlement rebound, strong equity performance and rising ETP issuance – even as infrastructure change and regulatory layering reshape client expectations ahead of T+1.
New framework aims to streamline cross-border connectivity and servicing for international institutional investors.
With regulatory backing secured, DTCC is laying the groundwork for its flagship tokenisation platform to launch later this year. GC editor Chris Lemmon sits down with Nadine Chakar, global head of DTCC Digital Assets, to discuss the roadmap and the market’s state of play.
Appointment covers Luxembourg-domiciled Pareto SICAV across multiple European distribution markets.
Executive with more than 20 years’ experience across asset servicing, product management and institutional client solutions to lead the firm’s Americas operations.
Deal marks entry into registered funds and ETF support services, with transaction expected to close in Q2 2026.
Move will enable clearing members to settle Italian sovereign debt in T2S central bank money, as post-trade players seek to reduce fragmentation across Europe.