FEATURES

An industry transformed

 Participants • Robert Almanas, head of strategic alliances, SIX Securities Services • Shrinath Bolloju, head of investor services, Asia-Pacific, Deutsche Bank • Berthold Kracke, head of business management, Clearstream • Rob Scott, head of custody and collateral solutions, Commerzbank • Richard Schwartz, contribu

Opening up

NeMA Asia was abuzz with the opportunities created by further Chinese market liberalisation.

Looking at the big picture

In many respects, Paul Squires has experienced a relatively smooth succession on taking over as global head of trading and securities financing (TSF) at AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), having worked directly under predecessor Christophe Roupie for 10 years. Before taking the top job six months ago, one area wit

Digging deep

"Network managers are conducting more detailed levels of due diligence as part of the selection process" says Alan Cameron, head of relationship management for international banks and broker dealers at BNP Paribas Securities Services.

Dealing with the Basel effect

"Corporate treasury counterparties in the repo market are adjusting to new priorities on the sell-side" says Bas Alberti, senior treasury manager, Nokia.

Turning the tide

Sibos 2015 saw securities services firms searching for new solutions in response to gathering storm clouds.

Reviving the patient

The European Commission hopes to cure the ills of the securitisation market, but its medicine may not to be everybody’s taste.

Expect the unexpected

Network managers might be focused on the challenges of AIFMD and UCITS, but they should not overlook market structure changes in Africa.

Getting ahead of the curve

Operations overhaul is under way to deliver proactive support to superannuation fund’s diverse investment strategy, says Justin Howell, head of investment strategy and operations, First State Super.

New rules, new models

New transparency and reporting requirements demand innovation from fund managers and their suppliers.

Countdown to compliance

A three year framework for adopting ISSA's compliance principles requires a rapid, coordinated and multi-faceted response from custodians.

Asset security raises unappetising costs

The central clearing mandate for derivatives reaches Europe in 2016, but investment managers, clearing brokers and clearing houses all need clarity over next steps.