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.
Market InfrastructureSeptember 21, 2017 9:58 AM GMTFirms shake up collateral management providers as new rules biteReal-time settlement was cited as the most important factor in the selection process for a collateral management provider.
CustodySeptember 21, 2017 9:27 AM GMTBNP Paribas secures UK pension fund mandateThe mandate is part of the UK’s Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) national custody framework.
Securities FinanceSeptember 20, 2017 9:40 AM GMTEquiLend and Trax partner for SFTR solutionThe two post-trade service providers will combine their capabilities in securities lending, reporting and market data to provide a joint SFTR solution.
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.