Post-trade giant adds public blockchain connectivity to its multi-chain strategy, with tokenised assets expected on the Stellar network in the first half of 2027.

Former JP Morgan, HSBC and RBC custody expert joins the BNY team to lead asset servicing in Asia Pacific.

Custodian will provide institutional-grade safekeeping of crypto assets through its existing custody infrastructure and risk management capabilities.

New appointment adds to his current remit of head of derivatives execution & clearing (DEC) and foreign exchange prime brokerage (FXPB) Americas.

As organisations continue to digitise operations and expand their technology footprints, cyber security has become a critical pillar of operational resilience. Global Custodian’s Sophia Thomson explores how leading providers are responding to an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, driven by rising volumes of data, greater connectivity across market infrastructures and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Five-year initiative will explore responsible AI adoption and digital transformation within data-intensive organisations. 

 

Julia McKenny, CEO of the International Securities Services Association (ISSA), highlights the urgent need for industry-wide collaboration and interoperability to address systemic risks and move beyond siloed approaches in the global securities ecosystem. 

 

Executive brings more than 15 years of securities services experience to the industry association.