Proxymity, Citi’s end-to-end proxy voting platform that directly connects the issuer and investor, has been rolled out in Australia. In collaboration with Computershare, Proxymity was deployed for 561 Australian shareholder meetings with votes covering AUSD86bn (USD58bn) of shares. The platform recorded vote transmission times of as low as 27.5 seconds for European investors that voted…
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Northern Trust deploys IHS Markit’s technology for syndicated bank loans
Northern Trust has automated processing of the full trade settlement lifecycle for syndicated bank loans through integration with IHS Markit’s ClearPar Custodian Services Messaging capability. Designed to deliver trade data in a standardised format via secured communications, this service increases scalability and efficiency while reducing the risks inherent in a manual trade settlement process. The…
State Street partners with iCapital Network for alts distribution
State Street has entered into a new partnership with iCapital Network, the financial technology platform specialising in alternative investment. The collaboration will combine State Street’s registered transfer agency and private market fund administration capabilities with iCapital’s platform technology and distribution network to enhance the offering and servicing of U.S. registered funds. With high net worth…
BNY Mellon partners with Milestone to offer new NAV services
BNY Mellon has launched a new suite of oversight and contingent net asset value (NAV) calculation solutions to complement its existing fund accounting capabilities. These new services are designed to drive greater transparency, efficiency and risk management for asset managers and asset owners. These expanded capabilities leverage the bank’s recent alliance with institutional investment solutions…
Fidelity hires Chris Tyrer to run digital assets business in Europe
Fidelity Investments is establishing a new entity to serve European institutions investing in digital assets. Fidelity Digital Assets, Ltd. will offer custody and trade execution services for digital assets to investors such as hedge funds, family offices and market intermediaries. This business builds upon the company’s 2018 launch of Fidelity Digital Asset Services in the…
HSS partners with AcadiaSoft for IMS
HSBC Securities Services will partner with AcadiaSoft to deliver a full end-to-end independent Initial Margin Service for its clients who are preparing for Phase 5 and Phase 6 regulatory initial margin. This functionality will enable HSS to calculate initial margin in compliance with the ISDA standard initial margin model (SIMM) independent of the clients’ counterparty.…
State Street partners with Gemini for digital asset reporting
State Street has launched a new digital asset pilot in collaboration with Gemini Trust Company, LLC, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. The pilot will combine Gemini Custody with State Street’s back office reporting, performing reporting scenarios on a user’s holdings within Gemini Custody. Initially, the pilot reports holdings of two cryptocurrencies chosen for liquidity reasons,…
Northern Trust launches Margin Segregation service for OTC derivatives
Northern Trust has expanded its collateral management services for OTC derivatives trading. The new functionality will enable asset managers and institutional investors to outsource aspects of regulatory compliance to Northern Trust and optimise collateral selection. The Margin Segregation Service includes new capabilities that streamline complex processes for meeting uncleared margin rules, such as undertaking industry-standard…
RBC launches collateral management service
RBC Investor & Treasury Services has launched its collateral management service. This middle office solution centralises and interprets collateral management data to help asset managers comply with BCBS and IOSCO rules for non-cleared derivatives. RBC has deployed technology provided by CloudMargin via IHS Markit. The service includes: Centralisation of standing settlement instructions and CSA contracts;…
HSS launches blockchain platform for private asset recordkeeping
HSBC Securities Services has launched Digital Vault, a custody blockchain platform to digitise the transaction records of private placements. The platform will enable global custody clients to access details of their private assets, including equity, debt and real estate, directly and in real-time instead of having to request a search of paper-based records. HSS says…