BNY Mellon has been named in the initial registration statement as a service provider for the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF Trust, a newly created bitcoin ETF that is currently pending approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. After completion of definitive service provider agreements and the SEC’s final approval of the ETF, BNY…
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HSBC facilitates launch of two new China-Japan ETFs for Daiwa AM
HSBC has facilitated the listing of two new cross-border ETFs under the China-Japan ETF Connectivity scheme. This allows international investors to indirectly invest in Chinese assets through feeder ETFs listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. HSBC provided onshore QFII custody services to enable Daiwa Asset Management Co. Ltd to set up two new ETFs under…
Citi adds ESG functionality to Clarity data platform
Citi has incorporated ESG scores into its securities services data platform, Citi Velocity Clarity, allowing clients to analyse the sustainability exposure of their holdings at the portfolio and security level. Citi recently announced a major upgrade to Clarity, including enhancements to the universe of available data, custom reporting capabilities and API functionality. Citi has developed…
MUFG hires from Deutsche Bank – again
Thomas Ryan has joined MUFG Investor Services as head of asset and liability trading in New York, reporting to Tony Toscano, head of North American global securities lending solutions. Ryan joins from Deutsche Bank.
State Street appoints LAB Group for investor onboarding in Australia
State Street has appointed Australia’s LAB Group to introduce electronic investor onboarding capabilities for its fund manager clients in Australia. With LAB Group’s platform, investor registration will be accelerated and electronic identity verification for individuals, companies and trusts will be enabled. The LAB process uses numerous Australian government and other verified databases, supported by dynamic…
MUFG launches ESG reporting service
MUFG Investor Services has launched an ESG Reporting solution. Within the reporting suite, ESG data will be mapped to a client’s portfolio, providing a top-level portfolio rating, highlighting top and bottom performing positions. Additional analysis will also be provided based on sector, asset class and other metrics. The service will extensively analyse both private and…
Provinzial mandates BNP Paribas and Helaba Invest
Provinzial Asset Management, the Germany-headquartered asset manager with AuM EUR50bn, has mandated BNP Paribas Securities Services and Helaba Invest as asset servicing providers. Following the recent merger between Provinzial Asset Management and the Provinzial Rhineland, Provinzial Asset Management now manages all the assets of the newly formed Provinzial Group. Provinzial Asset Management selected two long-standing…
BBH completes conversion of two Guinness Atkinson mutual funds to ETFs
Brown Brothers Harriman has completed the conversion of two open-end mutual funds to ETFs on behalf of Guinness Atkinson Asset Management: Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund (GAINX) and Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund (GAADX). These are the first two mutual funds converted into ETFs in the U.S. BBH has a long-standing relationship with…
MUFG hires three managers
MUFG Investor Services has made three appointments. Simon Coombes joins as executive director, business development, based in the UK. He will focus on prospects throughout Europe and the APAC regions. He was previously head of middle office solutions sales at Apex. Vasilis Sotiris joins as head of data engineering & strategy, based in the U.S.…
U.S. Bank launches integrated ILP solution
U.S. Bank has launched an end-to-end solution for Irish Limited Partnership (ILP) funds, covering loan administration, fund and investor services, depositary, custody and account banking. U.S. Bank has established a comprehensive ILP solution across its global fund services, depositary services and global corporate trust business lines. U.S. Bank is understood to have secured its first…