Not a year has gone by without someone trying to buy us but there was only one natural fit, say BBH partners

After years of what they call ‘rumours’, Brown Brothers Harriman partners, Bill Tyree and Seán Páircéir discuss the transaction that will see the Investor Services unit be acquired by State Street as they highlight the challenges of being a specialised custodian, the benefits of uniting with a larger organisation and what it means for their team, products and clients.