asset servicing

Mar 22, 2023

crypto, cryptocurrency, bitcoinGlobal custodian State Street has decided to end its association with UK-based Copper due to difficulties faced by the crypto custodian.

Mar 15, 2023

crypto, bitcoin, LuxembourgZodia Custody Ireland, the crypto custodian established by Standard Chartered and Northern Trust, has been registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) by Luxembourg’s financial regulator.

Feb 22, 2023

industry, experts, regulation, sandboxes, digital assets, cryptoThe digital assets industry needs robust regulation to move on from the negative market headlines caused by the collapse of crypto exchange FTX at the end of last year.

Feb 22, 2023

Deutsche, bank, digital fund, servicing, pilotDeutsche Bank has hailed the successful completion of a proof of concept for digital fund management and investment servicing.

Feb 15, 2023

acquisitionWealth management platform FNZ has made yet another acquisition after reaching an agreement to buy Luxembourg-based B2B fund platform International Fund Services and Asset Management (Ifsam).

Jan 25, 2023

Wealth management platform FNZ has continued its acquisition spree, adding two more companies in the last week.

Jan 25, 2023

changes, leadership, europeTwo of the most prominent asset servicers in Europe have announced changes to their leadership.

Jan 19, 2023

future, infrastructuresStephen Prosperi explains why market infrastructures will have a crucial role to play in promoting standards, preventing silos and putting assets to work.

Jan 04, 2023

CryptoCrypto asset servicing firm Zodia Custody has named former Starling bank co-founder Julian Sawyer as chief executive.

Dec 21, 2022

FIS, assessmentFintech group Fidelity Information Services (FIS) has stated it will undergo a “comprehensive assessment” of its business operations after pressure from two activist investors.

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Roundtable: The digital transformation opportunity

The funds industry is looking at adopting new types of technology, from automation to ESG reporting, blockchain and tokenisation. A FundsTech roundtable in March explored how these will revolutionise the sector.

Tokenisation: The incredible potential of tokenisation

Tokenisation offers a new generation of investors access to a wide range of asset classes. But a lack of analysts is one reason why the market may not be ready for the possibilities, finds Nicholas Pratt.

Regulation: Panel calls for simplicity in ESG reporting

The industry accepts the need for more rigour in ESG fund reporting, but the work will be pointless if investors don’t understand the end result. Nicholas Pratt reports.

Cryptocurrencies: Crypto funds face long wait for regulatory approval

While crypto currencies forge onwards, access for investors who prefer to invest through regulated vehicles remains muted. A wait-and-see stance by regulators lies at the centre of this, finds Nicholas Pratt.

Managing the impact of ESG reporting

A rise in ESG reporting requirements is impacting asset managers in every conceivable way. The solution, discovers Nicholas Pratt, is to use all of this newly found data to form a closer relationship with the next generation of investors.

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