Data

The mandate forms part of GPIF’s ongoing efforts to improve transparency and performance across its alternatives portfolio. 

Philippe Tassin, EMEA head of asset owners & managers client lines at BNP Paribas, says data fragmentation and outdated platforms are weighing on investment agility. 
He shares how firms are turning to governance, AI, and cloud-based models to build future-ready data infrastructure. 

Survey of over 900 buy-side organisations shows back-office data being used for front-office commercial priorities, while a surprisingly small percentage see GenAI adding value to the back-office both now and in the future.

Superannuation fund gains access to the custodian’s PRISM360 data management platform.

Dean McIntyre, global head of commercial at SimCorp, explores the challenges of front-to-back data integration, the risks of outdated or inconsistent data, and why firms should prioritise real-time access and a unified data strategy to enhance investment decision-making and risk management. 

The custodian will broadcast fund accounting data for BlackRock’s tokenised short-term US treasury fund, BUIDL.  

Enhanced connectivity aims to streamline data flows between buy-side clients and BNP Paribas’ middle- and back-office services. 

Updated features aim to streamline data management and regulatory compliance. 

Latest Global Custodian league table shows mixed results for the leading custodians’ AUC/A in the fourth quarter, while total annual revenue across the top providers crosses $40 billion for the first time. 

Implementation of performance technology is designed to provide rich performance analytics and fixed income attribution capabilities.