AccessFintech’s chief client officer departs after seven years
Executive joined the fintech from BNP Paribas, where she spent almost a decade in trade management, third-party relationships and middle-office operations.
News
Citi unveils Custody+ offering; expects Bitcoin custody roll-out this year
‘Standing still simply isn’t an option,’ says Citi’s head of investor services, as bank prepares for hybrid future.
HSBC names former Citi exec as head of securities services for Australia and New Zealand
Executive joins HSBC from New Forests, having previously spent more than 11 years at Citi.
Northern Trust names EMEA head of sales for asset owners
Executive joins from FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, and previously held senior roles at Invesco EMEA, BlackRock and Bank of America.
State Street, JP Morgan drive Australian custody assets to record AU$6.7trn
Australian assets under custody surged 7.9% in the first half of 2026, as investors continued to increase allocations to overseas markets.
Asia
Fireside Friday with… State Street’s Jason Rich
Jason Rich, head of Singapore & Southeast Asia and head of sales, Asia Pacific at State Street, reflects on a career spanning operations, client service and sales. As a recent GC Legend inductee, Rich discusses embracing technology, driving growth across APAC and the importance of teamwork, as well as developing the next generation of industry talent.
Deutsche Bank deepens China-Europe connectivity with RMB clearing appointment
The bank strengthens its role as a key bridge between China and Europe, following its designation as the region’s first foreign RMB clearing bank by the People’s Bank of China.
Northern Trust extends custody mandate with BT Pension Scheme and Brightwell
Reappointment covers global custody, investment operations and derivatives outsourcing for the UK pension scheme and its fiduciary manager.
National Bank of Canada selects Multifonds for fund accounting and ETF growth
The Canadian bank will use Multifonds to consolidate fund accounting operations, automate ETF workflows and support rising product complexity and demand.
Data
Fireside Friday with… Societe Generale’s Alessandro Cavallari
Alessandro Cavallari, head of international sales, Societe Generale Securities Services discusses how automation, data and strategic partnerships are becoming essential as institutional investors navigate rising market complexity, retailisation and digital asset adoption.