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A pivotal year for the crypto industry

For both Ripple and the broader digital asset space, 2024 has been a landmark year, says Cassie Craddock, managing director of UK and Europe at Ripple, who highlights progress in the crypto space along with the organisation’s own milestones.

A client-centric approach to drive growth and innovation

Brendan Fahy, head of client relationship management at SS&C GlobeOp, discusses SS&C’s focus on client feedback, global expansion, and technological innovation to drive success and future growth following its recent win at Global Custodian’s Industry Leaders awards.

A timely launch in the private credit space

Private credit is the area to watch right now, particularly in the registered fund space. In line with this trend, UMB has invested aggressively in new offerings, subsequently receiving an Innovation Award from Global Custodian for its efforts and ambitions. Here, Jill Calton, director of alternative investments, UMB, discusses the launch of its new CLO Trustee and Loan Administration group, along with other technology investments, the milestones achieved this year and what the future holds.

Five Best Practices for Capital and Liquidity Risk Management

Over the past few decades, risk management in banking institutions has undergone significant evolution due to regulatory changes, technological advancements, and lessons from financial instability.

Consistency is King

Global Custodian catches up with Jack Seibald, global co-head of prime services and outsourced trading at Marex, who details what it takes to be competitive in today’s prime brokerage market.

Developing the infrastructure of the future for digital assets

An eventful 12 months have seen the industry make great strides in its efforts to create a regulated digital asset ecosystem for traditional market participants. Here, Jack Pouderoyen, who leads digital asset innovation for Swift, discusses the progress being made in scaling the tokenised securities market, and how Swift is working with its community to facilitate interoperability and turn these ambitions into reality.

Nine questions investment managers ask about interval fund valuations 

For many investment managers seeking to establish interval funds, valuation is the sticking point. It’s a major focus for regulators, funds, boards, auditors and investment managers. Not surprisingly, it’s the topic we’re asked about most as we consult with firms seeking to launch new products. UMB’s executive vice president, executive director of registered funds, Maureen Quill writes. 

Connecting markets: The strategic role of RBI’s Group Prime Services

Bridging East and West, RBI’s Group Prime Services navigates the complexities of the global investment landscape. In this interview, Christian Geberth, head of Group Prime Services, and Elitza Kavrakova, head of institutional clients, discuss how their innovative solutions and advanced technologies, combined with extensive local market knowledge, create sustainable value and exceptional experiences for clients.

Driving the tech-led future

S&P Global’s Richard Wilson, product manager, securities services, explains how innovation and scalability are at the heart of the firm’s strategy for success.