Regional predictions for 2019
Ahead of the New Year, we ask industry experts to give their predictions on what to look out for in 2019. We begin with a look at some regional forecasts.
Tag: HSBC
Securities services expected to become closer aligned with FinTech
HSBC believes custodians and securities services firms will align closer with FinTechs as the speed of technological change increases.
Leading securities lending figure departs HSBC
GC Legend and industry securities lending veteran leaves key role at HSBC after five years.
HSBC sets up electronic custody link to Saudi market
Since Saudi Arabia opened its doors for foreign investors in 2015, HSBC has emerged as the largest custodian in the country.
Custodians could play a role in MiFID II research provision
HSBC's Karczewski believes custodians could play a part in the front-end decision-making process for clients.
HSBC outlines $17 billion technology investment plans
HSBC chief executive John Flint says that following a period of restructuring the bank must get back into growth mode.
China’s MSCI inclusion: Now it’s time to deliver
China’s inclusion into the MSCI Emerging Markets Index on 1 June 2018 has sparked a wave of excitement for foreign investors, but how active will they be as the market opens up and can the infrastructure handle the incoming trading volumes?
HSBC Securities Services global head Cian Burke dies in cycling accident
Industry veteran and GC Legend who had spent almost 25 years at HSBC dies in cycling accident.
Kuwait’s ‘unprecedented pace’ of reforms sparks interest from investors
Saudi Arabia may have been more widely discussed by investors in recent years, but Kuwait’s reforms are beginning to draw attention.
Custody
Do we really need a London-China Stock Connect?
Industry experts seem to have opposing views on what benefits a London-China Stock Connect would bring, so we look at how the scheme would benefit investors.