Integration with the Digital Debt Service will enable custody of tokenised debt securities issued, settled and serviced using blockchain technology, and digital cash settlement with fully automated technical connectivity and no manual intervention required.
JP Morgan and State Street continue to lead the pack, with AUC of A$1.28 billion and A$1.02 billion, respectively.
The renewed mandate spans a range of investment strategies across nine multi-managed mutual funds with approximately $5 billion in AUM.
Custodian praised for its experience, scale, and infrastructure to consistently and efficiently meet the client’s needs following competitive tender process.
Asset servicer to act as investment manager and primary custodian for the underlying assets of the tokenised fund.
The partnership covers portfolios representing approximately $40 billion in assets under management.
Latest Global Custodian league table shows rises across the board for assets under custody/administration in the second quarter of 2025, as total AUC/A crosses $300 trillion for the first time.
Hari Chaitanya, head of investor services product management at Standard Bank, outlines how African custody markets are adapting to client demand and operational pressures. He highlights regional differences, FX challenges, and the evolving role of domestic infrastructure.
The French custodian's earnings fall slightly following strong end to 2024, as interest rate environment weighs on topline.
Mandate covers custody, front-office solutions, and securities lending for Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.