Clearstream launches next-generation infrastructure for traditional and digital securities
Post-trade provider aims to unify tokenised and traditional assets on a single platform spanning issuance, settlement, custody and collateral management.
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Standard Chartered secures Saudi approval for investment management and fund operations
Authorisation expands the bank’s onshore capabilities as institutional participation in the Kingdom’s capital markets continues to grow.
JP Morgan secures renewed HESTA custody and fund services mandate
Five-year extension follows independent review focused on value, execution quality and member outcomes.
Private markets driving liquidity and data demands for asset owners, finds Northern Trust study
Global Custodian sits down with Mark Austin, pensions and insurance sector lead EMEA at Northern Trust, to discuss how the asset owner segment is navigating the rapid growth of private markets.
Two-thirds of firms doubt service providers’ T+1 readiness, survey finds
New survey reveals rising concerns regarding custodians, counterparties and market infrastructure providers as the UK’s accelerated settlement deadline approaches.
HSBC snaps up Deutsche Bank’s European head of securities services for EMEA sales role
The new appointment had held senior roles at JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs prior to her tenure at Deutsche Bank.
HSBC assumes fund servicing role in CSOP tokenised money market ETF
Bank acts as tokenisation agent, trustee and registrar as Hong Kong tests blockchain-based fund infrastructure.
Fund Administration
Fireside Friday with… Apex Group’s Peter Hughes
Apex Group’s chief executive Peter Hughes has presided over a period of tremendous growth for the organisation. Here, he considers the transformational impact of technology and how the firm’s buy/build approach has laid the foundations for future success in private markets and beyond.
BNY hires former BBH exec to support asset owner growth strategy
Executive joins after leadership roles at BBH and Northern Trust spanning data services, digital solutions and client coverage.
State Street wins expanded mandate with Principal Financial Group
Agreement extends decade-long partnership as the asset manager seeks to evolve its mutual fund operations.