DTTC has partnered with Digital Asset and the Canton Network to enable the tokenisation of DTC custodied assets on the Canton Network. The partnership follows DTC’s recent receipt of a No-Action Letter from the SEC to implement and operate a new service to tokenise real-world, DTC-custodied assets. Through this partnership, DTCC plans to enable a…
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Damn the Torpedoes
In 2025, bank inserv providers knew that they didn’t want to participate in the consolidation game – but they were less sure about what they do want. OK, so ETFs continued to be the hottest market out there – closely followed by private assets – but what else was going on in 2025? For a…
Dimensional launches European ETFs
State Street has been appointed as the service provider to Dimensional Fund Advisors’ newly launched actively-managed UCITS ETFs. The initial funds listed are the Global Core Equity UCITS ETF and the Targeted Value UCITS ETF. The funds are domiciled in Ireland, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and listed in London and Frankfurt. State…
Aztec hires global head of sales
Aztec, the C.I.-based administrator, has appointed Michael Saunders as global head of sales. Prior to joining Aztec, he was managing director, securities services, sales execution at J.P. Morgan. Before that, he spent over 25 years at Brown Brothers Harriman.
Flanagan to leave BNY
Alan Flanagan has announced his departure from BNY. Flanagan, an Irishman based in New York, had an 18-year career with BNY, most recently as head of global client coverage for the asset servicing business. He will start a new job in mid-March, but has not yet disclosed details. The news follows the planned retirement of…
BNY appoints head of KSA
Alaa AlMashhadi has been appointed as BNY Saudi Arabia country manager and CEO of BNY’s legal entity in Saudi Arabia. He joins BNY from The Saudi Credit Bureau, where he served as chief business development officer, and board member of its analytics subsidiary, Qarar. This follows the establishment of BNY’s regional headquarters in Riyadh, KSA.…
UI hires CCO from Vistra
Universal Investment Group has appointed Antonio Soler as chief commercial officer. Soler will join the UI Group’s management board, reporting to Francesca McDonagh, group CEO. He will lead the group’s commercial strategy, overseeing all activities across sales, relationship management, fund distribution, marketing & external communications, and sales enablement. He joins from Vistra, where he most…
Mediolanum appoints BNPP in Spain
BNP Paribas has signed an exclusive agreement with Banco Mediolanum to become the new depositary bank for Banco Mediolanum in Spain, representing a total value of >EUR4.7bn (USD5.5bn) of assets under depositary across 10 investment funds. This integration expands BNP Paribas’ existing relationship with Mediolanum Group in Europe, including services already provided in Ireland and…
Allfunds and Apex collaborate on alts
Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group have formed a strategic collaboration that enables the full digitisation of the operating model for alternative investment funds, leveraging blockchain technology to streamline fund administration and transfer agency processes. The solution delivers real-time execution, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity for both the fund administrator and the transfer agent.
SimCorp moves ahead with alts business
SimCorp, the Deutsche Börse-owned fintech, has appointed Hugues Chabanis to the newly-created role of head of SimCorp Alternatives, as the company focuses on the growing importance of innovative solutions within private markets. Chabanis, who has been with SimCorp for 10 years, will also become COO of Domos by SimCorp, the Paris-based organisation SimCorp acquired earlier…