Technology | September 18, 2017 9:35 AM GMTThe big interview: Tech talk with CitiPervaiz Panjwani, EMEA head of custody fund services, and Bill Pryor, global head of data & analytics for custody and fund services for Citi discuss the automation of asset servicing, along with data, robotics and other FinTech developments.
Fund AdministrationSeptember 19, 2017 11:10 AM GMTThe importance of data in today’s private equity ecosystem[SPONSORED CONTENT] Global Custodian talks to NES Financial CEO, Michael Halloran, about how data can be leveraged and become a differentiator in the private equity world.
FeaturesSeptember 18, 2017 10:55 AM GMTGlobal Custodian releases prime brokerage, HFA and PE administration surveysGlobal Custodian recorded a record number of respondents for its PB and HFA surveys, and released its first private equity fund administration survey since 2013.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 18, 2017 10:52 AM GMTOver $1.4 trillion in collateral posted by top swaps dealersMargin analysis by ISDA reflects changes to collateral practices over recent years.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 18, 2017 10:07 AM GMTNasdaq creates new CSD after consolidating Baltics entitiesNasdaq is among the last CSDs to go-live on T2S, and also the first to be reauthorised under CSDR.
FeaturesSeptember 15, 2017 10:40 AM GMTThe big interview: SS&C’s Rahul Kanwar Rahul Kanwar, executive vice president at SS&C Technologies, talks acquisitions, disruptive technology advancements and the rapid growth of the tech firm.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 14, 2017 12:50 PM GMTEuroclear hires French policymaker for new regulatory roleEliet joins as head of regulatory, compliance and public affairs, as Euroclear looks to coordinate its policy strategy across the group.
Securities FinanceSeptember 14, 2017 11:01 AM GMTLCH launches buy-side repo clearing modelCCPs are keen to bring asset managers and pension funds into the clearing process, as banks continue to withdraw from the space.
TechnologySeptember 14, 2017 8:37 AM GMTMiddle office outsourcing gains ground as margin pressures prevailMajority of firms look to outsource middle-office functions as a way to reduce costs.
Fund AdministrationSeptember 13, 2017 2:00 PM GMTMUFG applies for Amsterdam license in latest Brexit moveA number of asset servicing banks have gone public with their post-Brexit plans to ensure they are able to service EU based customers.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 13, 2017 12:30 PM GMTCSDs gear up for next phase of CSDRGlobal Custodian looks at some of the key challenges facing market infrastructures and financial institutions in a CSDR landscape.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 12, 2017 12:18 PM GMTDutch pension fund giant signs up to Eurex securities lending CCPThe addition of PGGM as its first buy-side member could significantly increase cleared securities lending volumes.
Fund AdministrationSeptember 12, 2017 12:09 PM GMTMUFG hires from fund manager Blackstone for client roleDanny Hook previously led Blackstone’s fund accounting, product structuring, trade operations and middle-office teams.
Fund AdministrationSeptember 12, 2017 12:05 PM GMTApex closes Equinoxe Alternative Services acquisition Apex plans to increase its assets under administration to $200-$300 billion within the next three years.
AsiaSeptember 12, 2017 9:52 AM GMTStandard Chartered makes another statement hire in APACBank continues to grow its Asia-Pacific custody team to tap into regional opportunities.
FeaturesSeptember 08, 2017 12:35 PM GMTNext evolution of bitcoin could impact securities servicesThe next evolution of bitcoin could impact the involvement of custodians, CSDs and other intermediaries.
Fund AdministrationSeptember 08, 2017 11:22 AM GMTUltimus wins real estate middle-office outsourcing mandateUltimus will provide a range of middle-office services to Ranger Global's real estate mutual funds.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 08, 2017 10:59 AM GMTCanada’s CCP proposes buy-side clearingCCPS have introduced new clearing memberships for the buy-side in response to increased capital pressures on banks.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 08, 2017 10:15 AM GMTFranklin Templeton launches European ETFs with EuroclearThe launch of the ETFs follows the successful issuance of its ETF products, in partnership with Euroclear, in the US and Canada.
Fund AdministrationSeptember 07, 2017 2:57 PM GMTBNY Mellon to help launch sustainable investment mutual fundThe asset manager will access BNY Mellon’s custody and fund services through its mutual fund turnkey software product, FundVantage Trust.
AsiaSeptember 07, 2017 11:28 AM GMTUCITS managers await revised Bond Connect settlement modelStandard Chartered head of Hong Kong securities services expects the new settlement model to go live in October.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 07, 2017 11:25 AM GMTLCH SwapAgent processes first trades from Citi and Deutsche BankThe new business aims to standardise post-trade processes for non-cleared OTC derivatives.
AsiaSeptember 06, 2017 1:24 PM GMTCiti appoints new head of APAC prime financePaul Marchington, who acted as interim head of prime finance for the region, will continue his role as Citi’s head of investor services sales for APAC.
CustodySeptember 06, 2017 9:56 AM GMTRBC I&TS poaches JPM for senior client roleShah will focus on enhancing product and technology development for RBC I&TS clients.