BNP Paribas’ securities services business has appointed Julien Kasparian as its regional head for the UK and Middle East, subject to regulatory approvals. He was most recently head of Hong Kong SAR for securities services, and will hand over his former responsibilities to Laure Ly, previously head of client development, Greater China, for securities services.…
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BNP Paribas wins PE mandate
BNP Paribas has been mandated by PAI Partners, a private equity firm investing in companies in Europe and North America, to provide depositary bank services for its eighth fund, PAI Partners VIII, representing EUR7.1bn (USD8bn). This new mandate extends PAI Partners’ long-term relationship with BNP Paribas, which already includes global custody, depositary bank and transfer…
BNP Paribas wins in Australia
BNP Paribas’ securities services business has been chosen by The University of Sydney Endowment Fund to provide custody and fund administration services. The University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia and has been operating an endowment fund since 1997, with AUD4.4bn (USD3.0bn) currently of AuM. The fund sought a new provider following the…
Danloy heading to Euroclear
Although it has not been officially announced, credible sources say that Sébastien Danloy is joining Euroclear as chief business officer, replacing Valérie Urbain, who was appointed CEO earlier this year. After leaving HSBC, Danloy joined BNP Paribas in 2023 as global head of sales & relationship management for institutional investors, a newly created role. He…
BNPP upgrades NeoLink
BNP Paribas has launched an updated version of its NeoLink client platform. The upgrade includes a redesigned user interface, an extended digital portfolio of solutions, embedded fintech services, an API store, and AI. The new modular workspace, featuring widget, tab, and split screen functionalities, facilitates cross-functional navigation controls and operational efficiency. Additionally, a new set…
Berenberg expands BNPP mandate
Berenberg, one of Europe’s oldest privately owned banks, has appointed BNP Paribas to provide depositary bank, transfer agency, listed derivatives clearing, and OTC derivatives services in Germany and Luxembourg. This new mandate expands Berenberg’s long-term partnership with BNP Paribas, which already includes local clearing, settlement, and custody services across multiple markets. The mandate covers Berenberg’s…
BNPP wins major European mandate
BNP Paribas has been mandated by Flossbach von Storch, one of Europe’s leading independent asset managers with >EUR 70bn (USD76bn) AuM, to provide services including global custody, fund accounting, and transfer agency for its UCITS funds in Germany and Luxembourg, covering >EUR 50bn (USD54bn) in assets.
Manaos launches SDR solutions
Manaos, a BNP Paribas investment services platform, has launched a set of reporting and data solutions tailored to help UK managers comply with the SDR regulatory obligations coming into force. The new SDR solutions will assist UK asset managers in meeting their reporting obligations efficiently, providing them with actionable insights on integrating technology, data, and…
Swissquote expands with BNPP
BNP Paribas has been mandated by Swissquote, a provider of online banking, to provide custody services. The mandate expands the existing relationship between Swissquote and BNP Paribas, which covers execution for cash equities, to include global and local custody services for Swissquote’s portfolio of assets in European markets.
Manaos partners with SESAMm
Manaos, the ESG platform owned by BNP Paribas, has entered into a strategic partnership with SESAMm, a provider of ESG controversy data powered by advanced generative AI. Through this partnership, Manaos will integrate SESAMm’s ESG controversies data into its platform, offering a dedicated dashboard and controversies reports for institutional investors and asset management companies. This…