Tag: IHS Markit

Deal builds on the custodian’s Whole Office proposition which it launched in 2020 following a similar agreement with BlackRock.

Custodians and prime brokers have sought to unlock the use of ETFs as collateral in securities lending transactions.

The greenfield solution will utilise the cloud-based data technology and security to transform middle- and back-office operating processes of buy-side firms.

IHS Markit hires 20-year BlackRock veteran who most recently led the development of post-trade and outsourcing capabilities of its flagship Aladdin platform. 

The potential for lending ETF units to generate additional yield could be significant, as investors focus on driving recovery in returns after the COVID-19 crisis.

IHS Markit has become a key partner for custodians and fund administrators to provide automated technology services for their private markets clients. 

HSBC increases investment into new private markets unit as investors look to pick up yield in a low and declining global interest rate environment.  

IHS Markit will use Credit Benchmark’s credit risk analytics to offer additional performance measurement and reporting services.

Syndicated loans have emerged as a key asset class for Northern Trust's institutional investor and family offices clients. 

Greater acceptance of ETFs as collateral is one way of fully unlocking ETF inventory for market participants.