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…
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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…
Fidelity wins authorisation for NY state digital currency custody
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has granted a charter to Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC (FDAS) to operate as a limited liability trust company as part of the state’s virtual currency marketplace. DFS has authorised FDAS to provide a virtual currency custody and execution platform, on which institutional investors and individuals…
NES Financial launches admin service for 1031 DST managers
NES Financial, the Silicon Valley-based specialist administrator, has added a new, purpose-built fund administration service to its current lineup of EB-5, 1031 exchange, private equity and opportunity zone offerings. The 1031 Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) administration solution uses NES Financial’s eSTAC administration technology to provide security, transparency, and compliance to DST managers and their clients.
BP2S takes stake in AssetMetrix
BNP Paribas Securities Services has taken a stake in the German fintech firm, AssetMetrix. The partnership will enable BPSS to expand its services for private capital clients and investors. By deploying AssetMetrix’s services within its private capital business, BPSS will give its clients access to analytics and reporting tools dedicated to the analysis of private…
BNY Mellon adds four new fintech partnerships
BNY Mellon has announced four new fintech partnerships as part of its digital strategy: In collaboration with EZOPS, BNY Mellon has launched an artificial intelligence-based reconciliation and data control solution. BNY Mellon has already implemented the solution in its alternative investment services business and the firm is now expanding the capabilities across other lines of…
SEBI approves Deutsche Bank’s commodities custody service
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted approval to Deutsche Bank to offer commodity custody services to support domestic financial institutions trading commodity derivatives. Deutsche Bank claims it is the only custodian to have received SEBI approval. Initially, the approval permits commodity custody services in gold, crude & natural gas, and commodity…
BNP Paribas takes stake in Allfunds
BNP Paribas and Allfunds have entered into an agreement to create a global fund distribution and wealth technology platform. The transaction, which will see BNP Paribas Securities Services and BNP Paribas Asset Management receive together a stake of 22.5pct in Allfunds, is subject to regulatory approvals and required consultations. It is expected to close before…
State Street launches peer-to-peer sec lending platform
State Street has launched Direct Access Lending, a securities finance product that enables direct, principal loans between its lending and borrowing clients. The new managed peer-to-peer product will leverage both its agency lending and enhanced custody product. The product offers a seamless peer-to-peer model, supported by the operational efficiency and expertise of a managed securities…