Ten takeaways from WSJ report that BNY approached Northern Trust about a merger

Fintech aims to put funding towards accelerating the adoption of Canton Network, a privacy-enabled interoperable blockchain network designed for institutional assets.
Former Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Fiserv C-suite exec to drive next-phase of global growth and tech expansion for Apex Group.
Global Custodian looks back over the key talking points from an informative few days in the Spanish capital.
The asset servicer is applying its APIs to cash accounting, settlement status and CSDR penalties, while also developing a new webhook feature, which is currently in production for its NAV API.
Depositary applies AI to alternative funds cash flow monitoring, fund prospectus reading and interpretation, and semi-automation of source-to-target data mapping.
Through the move, the buy-side is set to benefit from an enhanced platform which allows them to automate and use MMFs as collateral on triparty by transforming excess cash.
Geopolitical risk and operational resiliency have been the key themes of The Network Forum’s annual meeting in Madrid, where speakers cautioned that significant disruption lies ahead.
The news follows the launch back in March 2025, wherein Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking acted as a principal lender against JP Morgan as a borrower.
New set-up replaces 20 collateral management systems previously operated by national central banks and is closely links to T2S.
Asset servicer to provide custody services and institutional brokerage solutions, serving as broker for Mereo’s trade execution needs.
Giovanni Sabatini, independent chair of the EU T+1 industry committee, provides the latest update at The Network Forum in Madrid.
Currently there are 73 other banks as settlement members in CLSSettlement.
The platform, built in collaboration with Meritsoft and Taskize, is designed to accelerate the resolution of matching and settlement issues.
Market infrastructure provider will handle the collateral selection, valuation and substitution for Euronext, acting as an independent third party.
Incoming appointment brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held senior roles at BBH, BNY, HSBC and Citi.