HSBC anchors launch of Hong Kong’s first tokenised gold ETF unlisted class with Hang Seng Investment
New structure adds blockchain-enabled access route for gold exposure, with custody and tokenisation services integrated into existing ETF framework.
Custody
Citi extends Hostplus mandate with five-year custody and fund services renewal
Custody and fund services relationship renewed for a further five years following competitive tender.
State Street reports strong start to 2026 with double-digit fee revenue growth
New servicing fee revenue wins reached $56 million during the quarter, driven primarily by back-office mandates and alternative asset servicing.
Fireside Friday with… BNY’s Emily Schlosser
Emily Schlosser, global head of custody business at BNY, highlights how rising complexity in private markets is driving demand for integrated custody, high-quality data and agile liquidity solutions.
Clearstream, Ondo and 360X partner to bring tokenised securities into regulated infrastructure
The phased approach links trading,custodyand collateral management ason-chainassets move closer to institutional workflows.
Zodia Custody partners with PwC UK on digital asset custody for insolvency cases
Collaboration reflects the growing need for institutional-grade safeguards as crypto assets feature more prominently in distressed estates.
Northern Trust builds tokenised custody capabilities on Canton Network
Agreement with Digital Asset supports connectivity and development of custody workflows for tokenised financial assets.
Citi CEO Fraser hails ‘exceptional’ first quarter for securities services
BlackRock-linked ETF servicing win and rising custody assets underscore structural momentum in securities services in Q1 2026.
BNY posts record $2.6bn securities services revenue in Q1
AUC/A remained flat from the previous quarter, while the bank details efficiency gains of AI adoption across the business.