Zodia Markets, a UK-based cryptoasset exchange and brokerage for institutional clients backed by Standard Chartered, has received cryptoasset registration from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and has officially launched its institutional crypto exchange and brokerage business. Zodia Markets’ registration marks the first time a crypto trading business backed by a leading international bank has…
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SGSS Ireland wins two Amundi mandates
Société Générale Securities Services has been mandated by Amundi Ireland as securities services provider for two ICAVs. SGSS Ireland will provide a full suite of asset servicing solutions in its capacity as depositary, fund administrator and transfer agent for the two ICAVs: Amundi Funds Solutions ICAV is used to manage in-house funds that are dedicated…
Arcesium partners with Fund Connect
Arcesium, a U.S.-based investment services fintech and administrator, has partnered with State Street Fund Connect, a global trading and analytics platform, to provide mutual clients with a consolidated view of their cash portfolios and a single point of access to multiple markets and fund providers. With the support of Arcesium’s Treasury Suite and Fund Connect’s…
State Street wins AUD1bn PE mandate
State Street has been appointed by Australia-based Mercury Capital as fund administrator for the Mercury Capital Fund twenty2. The AUD1bn (USD690m) fund completed its fund raising and closed on June 30 to launch what is Mercury Capital’s fourth private equity fund since its inception. Mercury Capital Fund twenty2 will focus on mid-market private equity transactions…
Renard to replace Senanayake at BP2S
BNP Paribas Securities Services has appointed Luc Renard as head of securities services for Southeast Asia. He replaces Diana Senanayake, who has left the bank. Renard has worked for BP2S for 20 years, spending the past 12 years in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong. Based in Singapore, He will report to Franck Dubois, head of…
State Street hires new CMO
State Street has appointed Brenda Tsai as the firm’s global chief marketing officer. Tsai will report to Julia McCarthy, global head of client experience for State Street. Tsai will oversee global brand and marketing strategy and execution including content, digital marketing, events, product campaigns and media relations. Most recently, Tsai served as the chief marketing…
BNY Mellon establishes AsPac advisory council
BNY Mellon has established an Asia Pacific Advisory Council. The council will provide insights and guidance to BNY Mellon’s leadership team as they accelerate momentum in some of the region’s fastest growing markets. The founding members, each of whom brings extensive experience as a central banker, practitioner or policymaker, include: Eiji Hirano, Director and Vice…
CACEIS creates Digital Assets Factory
Following its decision to develop its digital asset servicing business with Taurus, CACEIS has created a Digital Assets Factory, which brings together all business lines – custody, investment management services, 3D (digital, data, dissemination), and support functions, product development, compliance, legal and public affairs. A first MVP (minimum viable product) for custody is currently being…
McGettigan joins BNY Mellon in Ireland
Dan McGettigan has joined BNY Mellon in Ireland as director, relationship management. He previously spent 14 years at State Street, most recently as a client relationship manager.
Skeels joins SS&C
Justin Skeels has joined SS&C as director of business development, based in Boston. He joins from BNY Mellon, where he spent nearly five years.