Standard Chartered becomes first G-SIB to issue digitally native notes on Euroclear D-FMI
The $200 million issuance marks a further step towards integrating distributed ledger technology with established capital markets infrastructure.
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Northern Trust to support First Sentier’s $14bn Irish fund structure
Expanded global mandate will see the asset management firm receive custody, depositary, fund accounting and transfer agency services for new fund.
Pirum appoints former HSBC exec to drive US sales expansion
Executive brings more than two decades of experience across securities lending, equity finance and prime services, including roles at HSBC, Citi, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.
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.
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.
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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.