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Regulation December 5, 2025 10:42 AM GMT

Fireside Friday with… BBH’s Sinéad McIntosh

Sinéad McIntosh, managing director and global head of revenue for financial institutions at Brown Brothers Harriman, says firms are navigating a complex regulatory landscape marked by divergent rules and shortened settlement cycles. The firms that modernise, centralise oversight and work collectively will be best placed to shape the next phase of regulatory evolution.

Europe December 4, 2025 2:46 PM GMT

EU unveils ambitious plan to unify Europe’s financial markets

The measures, developed in line with Europe’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) strategy, aim to remove barriers, simplify supervision, and encourage innovation across the EU.

People Moves December 4, 2025 2:11 PM GMT

Ultimus appoints private funds COO from BNY

Incoming executive brings more than 30 years’ experience in alternative fund operations, investor services and global service delivery.

Technology December 4, 2025 2:01 PM GMT

BNY among investors in fresh Digital Asset funding round

New backing highlights institutional momentum behind the Canton Network.

Funds industry December 4, 2025 10:09 AM GMT

Clearstream extends fund processing to UAE-domiciled vehicles

The expansion covers DIFC and ADGM funds across mutual, private equity and venture capital strategies.

Custody December 3, 2025 1:54 PM GMT

Global custody purple patch continues as AUC/A surge in Q3

Latest AUC/A league table reveals increases across the board in the third quarter of 2025, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of overall growth.

People Moves December 3, 2025 9:15 AM GMT

Standard Chartered’s financial markets UK head makes exit

Former LSEG, Morgan Stanley, and CurveGlobal executive leaves the bank.

Asia December 3, 2025 9:08 AM GMT

U.S. Bank appoints MUFG and Citi as Asia Pacific sub-custodians

MUFG takes Japan; Citi appointed across four Southeast Asian markets.

People Moves December 2, 2025 1:12 PM GMT

Deutsche Bank appoints new head of global ASL sales from State Street

Experienced agency securities lending executive to lead global sales team.

Asia December 2, 2025 12:46 PM GMT

Asia’s momentum meets hard reality of fragmented market structures

Panel at The Network Forum: Asia warns that despite accelerating reforms across India, Vietnam and Southeast Asia, deep-rooted fragmentation and uneven market structures continue to challenge global investors.