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.
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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.
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.
Northern Trust retains UAE pension mandate from GPSSA
Asset servicer extends its 2012 mandate with GPSSA as it continues to build its presence with asset owners across the Middle East.
Societe Generale revenue climbs 3.9% in Q2 2026
French-headquartered custodian reports continued momentum across the first half of the year, with assets under custody and administration also increasing.
BNP Paribas securities services renews depositary mandate with Italian pension scheme CNPR
Five-year agreement extends custody and securities services relationship with Cassa Nazionale di Previdenza.
Custody
State Street cuts BNY’s AUC/A lead by 30% over past year
Citi and JP Morgan post the largest annual AUC/A growth among largest four custodians, as BNY lags the group on a percentage basis.
BNP Paribas’ securities services revenue jumps 17.5% in Q2 2026
Assets under custody and administration reach €18.3 trillion, supported by market performance and new mandates.
Northern Trust assets under custody reach $20tn in Q2
Favourable markets and net new business drive record AUC/A and continued growth in custody and fund administration fees.
Custody
Global Custodian’s Q2 magazine: Now available online!
The latest edition of Global Custodian is now live, with a wealth of exciting new content. Check out the highlights here.