State Street has upgraded GlobalLink, a suite of digital multi-asset trading solutions, with the launch of GlobalLink Digital. The new service enables customised workflows, and a seamless user experience across the full suite of GlobalLink solutions and third-party partners. GlobalLink Digital’s functionality has been designed to enhance services, solutions and automation, allowing institutions and applications…
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Aviva outsources to BNY Mellon
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, has appointed BNY Mellon to provide a fully integrated operating model for certain front-office support services, as well as middle- and back-office activities. BNY Mellon will provide a comprehensive solution which encompasses asset services including custody, fund administration and depositary, as well as more advanced…
Yomoni outsources to SGSS
SGSS has been chosen by Yomoni, a France-based investment management company, for its I-DEAL execution and trading solution, a fully outsourced trading desk that covers the entire value chain for all asset classes and markets. Founded in 2015 and regulated by the AMF, Yomoni offers online savings management for individuals, with EUR687m (USD660m) AuM. Alexis…
Broadridge hires from HSBC
Sian Young has joined Broadridge as director, account management, based in the UK. She previously spent 15 years at HSBC, most recently as a senior account manager working with asset owners and managers.
UK’s Nest extends TCA service from CACEIS
CACEIS has extended its partnership with Nest, the UK workplace pension scheme representing more than GBP25bn AuM (USD27bn), to provide an end-to-end cost transparency and benchmarking service. Previously, CACEIS had supported Nest in identifying transaction costs across its range of managers and funds. This three-year partnership has now extended to CACEIS providing an end-to-end cost…
BNY Mellon hires network management veteran
Paul Hedges has joined BNY Mellon in London as lead specialist, global network management. He was a founding member of The Securities Services Advisory Group, and has previously worked at several major custody banks, including HSBC, J.P. Morgan and RBC.
SGSS expands crypto services
Société Générale Securities Services has expanded its range of services for asset management companies wishing to develop professional funds based on crypto currencies. SGSS now offers fund custody, valuation and liability management services. SGSS’s new service has been adopted by Arquant Capital SAS. Arquant, licensed by AMF, is launching a range of specialised professional funds…
RBC I&TS appoints global head of T&DS
RBC Investor & Treasury Services has appointed Bob Schaminé as global head, trustee & depositary bank services, based in Luxembourg. He was previously head of client experience for Europe & APAC.
HSBC appoints COO for securities services
HSBC has appointed Gina Slotosch as COO, securities services, based in the UK. This is an internal appointment.
BNY Mellon invests in AccessFintech
AccessFintech, a fintech company specialising in data and workflow collaboration, has completed its USD60m Series C funding round, led by WestCap, its lead investor. Additional investment was secured from BNY Mellon and Bank of America, with further participation from Series B investors Dawn Capital, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Citi. The company’s latest funding round…