Following Linda Gorman’s recent departure, U.S. Bank has confirmed Didier Delvaux as head of its global fund services business in Europe. Delvaux is currently head of the Luxembourg operation. Ken Somerville is confirmed as head of global fund services in Ireland.
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Clearstream hires new global head of collateral management
Gael Delaunay has joined Clearstream as global head of collateral management, based in Luxembourg. He was previously head of European collateral management at BNY Mellon.
THE LONG & WINDING ROAD
State Street has not had a good week. However much lipstick you put on a pig, it’s still a pig. State Street will be very relieved to see the back of this particular pig, preferably as a nice plate of bacon. Q3 earnings were modest at best, rescued by net interest income, which rose 36pct…
Yu joins HSBC
Clark Yu has joined HSBC as head of sales & client management for its securities services business across greater China, based in Hong Kong. He was previously at Allfunds.
Chakar leaves State Street
Nadine Chakar is to leave State Street. She joined from Manulife Investment Management in 2019 to run the bank’s global markets unit, and was subsequently appointed in 2021 to head the new digital business.
State Street opens in Chile
State Street has opened an office in Chile to support institutional clients in Latin America, with a focus on custody, fund administration and securities lending. Alberto Menendez will lead the Chile office, and act as sales representative for Chile and Peru. He will report to Maria Ximena Vasquez Barbosa, regional sales head for LatAm and…
Ultimus hires from U.S. Bank
Ultimus Fund Solutions, a U.S.-based provider of fund services, has hired Gail Zess as VP of relationship management, and Catherine (Catie) Pfeifer as AVP of control accounting. Both join from U.S. Bank.
Neuberger leaves U.S. Bank
Joe Neuberger, president of U.S. Bank’s global fund services business, has left to pursue an external opportunity. Neuberger spent 28 years at U.S. Bank. Whilst the bank searches for a replacement, Christine Waldron, chief product officer for the Wealth Management & Investment Services unit (WMIS), will act as interim head. This follows the news that…
HSBC appoints director of strategic initiatives
Ed Turner has been appointed as director of strategic initiatives for HSBC’s investor services business. He will be responsible for driving efficiencies, opportunities and business growth across the inserv business through partnerships, adoption of technology and execution of key initiatives. This follows his relocation back to the UK from Hong Kong where he was previously…
IQ-EQ hires from RBC I&TS
Samuel Kuborn has joined IQ-EQ as regional chief operating officer for continental Europe, based in Luxembourg. He previously spent nearly 13 years at RBC Investor & Treasury Services.