The project, led by SIFMA, includes major players like Citi, JP Morgan, Swift and others, with Digital Asset providing the core technology.
Custodian will also be responsible for transfer agency and recordkeeping functions in relation to the funds.
Based in Ireland, the new appointment will report to Dermot Finnegan, global head of accounting and administration.
This week’s fund services round-up features: Gen II Fund Services, Amicorp Fund Services, Centralis Group, Financial Conduct Authority, Capitolis, FundBank, Universal Investment Group, Brown Advisory, Arrow Global Group, and U.S Bank.
Custodian’s global head of network management among the latest cohort to reach MD level.
The ECB’s trials focus on exploring new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement, with the trials involving real transactions using actual securities and cash.
This partnership aims to improve communication and data transparency between issuers and shareholders.
This updated agreement supports the custodian’s expansion into the US.
Migration aligns with the UK’s proposed switch, with ESMA pointing to the efficiency and resiliency benefits of the move.
The Global Custodian Directory is a single access point to leading Service Providers.
With over three decades of experience, Global Custodian’s 2023 APAC Industry Person of the Year has departed the custodian to pursue personal interests.
The services, developed in collaboration with NeoXam, are designed to support decision-making by integrating diverse data sources into a unified framework.
The platform covers multiple asset classes, such as securities, derivatives, and alternatives, with a focus on improving collaboration and operational efficiency.
This move is part of the ECB’s ongoing efforts to phase out temporary crisis measures introduced after the global financial crisis.
The launch of the new proxy voting solution in New Zealand aims to enhance shareholder experience and communication.
This marks the seventh location for Zodia Custody, following expansions in Ireland, the UK, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
ISS ESG’s ratings and data are now integrated into Compass, Clearstream’s web-based tool, streamlining ESG data access for fund selection, reporting, and compliance.