BBH launches AI-enabled NAV oversight tool
Machine learning-based solution designed to support NAV validation across third-party administrators.
Technology
CACEIS partners on tokenised money market fund pilot
Alongside Amundi and Ant International, the custodian has launched tokenised share classes for a money market fund as part of wider efforts to explore blockchain-based treasury and liquidity management tools.
Fireside Friday with… SmartStream’s Robin Hasson
Robin Hasson, head of SmartStream air product management, says AI is already streamlining custody by reducing manual exceptions, improving data quality, and speeding up resolution through always-on, parallel processing. He sees growing adoption and a shift toward agentic AI that works alongside humans to reshape post-trade operations.
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.
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.
DTCC connects its tokenisation service to the Stellar network
Post-trade giant adds public blockchain connectivity to its multi-chain strategy, with tokenised assets expected on the Stellar network in the first half of 2027.
BNY signs AI partnership with the University of Manchester
Five-year initiative will explore responsible AI adoption and digital transformation within data-intensive organisations.
SEB implements BBH’s expanded account opening API
New functionality aims to support cost effective, risk minimising processes, improved transparency and fewer operational breaks.
Citi rolls out FIX API connectivity for Asia Pacific ETF clients
Australia becomes first market in region to access connectivity via Citi’s proprietary ACES platform, with Hong Kong rollout set for later this year.
No single path forward for DLT-based settlement, Bank of England finds
Central bank-backed innovation challenge highlights growing progress in tokenised settlement infrastructure, but warns trade-offs around scalability, governance and interoperability remain unresolved.