Buy-side firms face up to operational challenges of incoming collateral rules
Despite the extension to comply with the final phase of the uncleared margin rules, major operational challenges remain for buy-side firms.
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ESMA puts EU alternative fund industry at €5.8 trillion, as NAV rises 11%
ESMA stated the growth in alternative investment funds NAV was associated to increased launches of new products in Europe.
GC Emerging Markets survey now live
The publication of the latest Agent Banks in Emerging Markets Survey points to a calming of nerves.
Citi’s senior prime finance and equities head to depart
Citi merged its equities, prime brokerage and securities services businesses into one unit in July, with an aim to capture greater market share.
A brief history of 30 years in custody
GC contributors Charles and John Gubert reflect on some of the biggest events to impact the securities services industry over the last 30 years as the magazine caps off its landmark anniversary years.
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Global Custodian’s biggest news stories of 2019
We break down the biggest stories of 2019 and what they meant for the global securities services industry.
BlackRock and Vanguard discuss the future of operations teams within asset managers
Asset managers are looking to train their teams across the front-, middle- and back-office in order to give them a full end-to-end picture of the investment process.
Uncertainty surrounds the future of UK’s post-Brexit clearing plans
FCA chief Bailey voices his concern over the future of the UK's CCPs once its temporary recognition with ESMA expires in 2020.
ESMA to implement tough stress test requirements for UCITs and AIF funds
A growing number of European regulators and investors have expressed concerns about the liquidity risk management practices at daily dealing UCITS funds.
ICYMI: Summer news round-up
The summer of 2019 featured major organisational changes at some of the top securities services providers. From prime brokerage to custody, here are the top stories from this summer.