Apex Group to acquire ALFI Partners
Acquisition enables Apex to expand its European distribution capabilities.
Europe
BNP Paribas and CACEIS announce asset servicing joint venture
Owned equally by the two banks, Uptevia combines their issuer services divisions to create a specialist provider.
Proceed with caution: A new era of uncertainty looms over an otherwise bullish securities services industry
A securities services event hosted by TSSAG in London this week showed that opportunities lie in new asset classes, data and a changing ecosystem, while geopolitical risk and a move away from globalisation looms over future plans like a dark cloud.
EuroCCP and Clearstream expand post-trade pan-European connection following Freetrade launch
All exchange traded equities and exchange traded funds (ETFs) cleared via EuroCCP will now be eligible for settlement on Clearstream Banking.
SIX to acquire 50% stake in Clearstream’s REGIS-TR
Following the acquisition, REGIS-TR will be fully consolidated and integrated within SIX to streamline its service across Europe.
Industry fears slowdown of CSDR preparedness following delay
Panellists at the Network Forum Autumn Meeting echoed fears that plans comply with the rules have been put on hold since the announcement of its delay.
In conversation with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA and Chair of HFC UK
Global Custodian speaks to AIMA CEO Jack Inglis on his recent appointment to Chair of Help for Children (HFC)’s UK affiliate, and his aims for the charity going forward.
Asset management think tank calls for new UK fund structure to break into Asia
Industry body has called for the UK fund market to construct a new fund vehicle that can compete with the dominance of UCITS and AIF structures in Asia-Pacific.
Securities services experts team up at new advisory firm
Former Standard Bank investor services duo and custody veteran launch UK and SA-based advisory firm.
Custody
Global Custodian announces Leaders in Custody awards shortlist 2020
Annual survey honours top performers from GC’s Agent Banks in Emerging and Major Markets surveys accompanied by Editors’ choice awards. The full list can be found here.