Azvalor, the Spanish asset manager, has launched its first tokenised investment fund, within the regulatory sandbox of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). This project, developed jointly with Allfunds Blockchain and BNP Paribas acting as depositary bank and fund administrator, introduces an alternative distribution model for UCITS funds. The fund, Azvalor Blockchain FI, represents a structural innovation…
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BNPP hires SG’s Guerin
A major coup for BNP Paribas, which has hired Mathilde Guerin as head of industrial transformation. Based in Paris, she reports to Fabrice Silberzan, COO for securities services at BNP Paribas, whom she succeeds in this role. Guerin previously held a number of senior roles within SGSS before spending a short time as deputy head…
BNPP wins Allianz UK mandate
BNP Paribas been awarded a mandate from Allianz UK to provide a range of asset services in the UK, including global custody, agency securities lending, auto FX, CLS and cash services. The onboarding process has now been completed. This mandate builds on the existing partnership with Allianz in core markets including Germany, Italy and Belgium.
BNPP consolidates client activities
BNP Paribas’ securities services business has consolidated its global client development and territory management divisions under Alessandro Gioffreda. Additionally, Alvaro Camuñas has been appointed as vice chairman of securities services, effective immediately. Camuñas will maintain his sponsorship of a number of strategic clients.
Waystone poaches Ryan from BNPP
Waystone, the European provider of fund administration services, has appointed Diarmuid Ryan as global head of administration solutions. He was previously global head of alternatives, liquid alternatives and hedge fund services at BNP Paribas.
UniCredit expands with BNPP
BNP Paribas has been awarded a mandate from UniCredit Group to provide custody and settlement services to its entities in Italy, Germany and Luxembourg. BNP Paribas will provide specialised services that are tailored to UniCredit S.p.A., UniCredit GmbH, and UniCredit International Bank S.A. for their settlement, custody and clearing needs. The service spans different locations,…
BP2S announces leadership transition
Effective 1 January 2026, Claudine Gallagher, currently head human resources officer at BNP Paribas CIB Americas, and previously head of Americas for securities services, will be appointed as head of securities services globally. Patrick Colle will become executive chairman of securities services, in addition to his role as chairman of financial institutions coverage. Gallagher, who…
BNPP to acquire HSBC’s Germany business
BNP Paribas has entered into an agreement with HSBC for the acquisition of the custody and depositary bank business of HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany, subject to regulatory approvals. As part of the agreement, the custody business staff employed at HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany will transfer to BNP Paribas’ securities services business in Germany.…
BNPP adds collateral management solution
BNP Paribas has launched the Schedule Manager on its NeoLink client platform, a new triparty collateral management solution that enables clients to enhance collateral optimisation. The Schedule Manager, the latest module of in its triparty collateral suite of tools and services, enables its clients to define, update, monitor and share their collateral schedules, in a…
UniSuper mandates BNPP for data services
BNP Paribas has won a data management mandate from UniSuper, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds. UniSuper will deploy BNY’s recently launched Data PRISM360 data management solution. The service will offer a more holistic fund view, leveraging the Investment Data Solution of NeoXam, a provider of financial data software. BNPP will deliver a range of…