Copper, the UK-based provider of digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, has made changes to its senior management team. Michael Roberts has been appointed chief commercial officer, after two years as Copper’s head of prime. He succeeds Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, who has stepped down after more than six years in the role. Mike Milner…
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Euroclear to acquire Inversis
Euroclear has acquired a 49pct stake in Inversis, a provider of global investment technology solutions and outsourced financial services. Euroclear will become the full owner of Inversis by the end of 2027. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Founded in 2001…
First custody partners join Fireblocks
Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for building blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations, has announced the first members of its global custodian partner program. Launched in May 2024, the partner program enables its customers to connect to trusted licensed custodians, including CloudTech Group, Zerocap, Rakkar, Komainu, and Zodia Custody.
Coremont hires global ops chief
Roy Mennell has joined Coremont, the UK-based fintech which was spun out from Brevan Howard in 2018, as global head of operations. He was previously head of operations at Robocap.
Hex Trust integrates with Talos
Hex Trust, an Asia-based digital asset custodian, has integrated with Talos, a provider of institutional trading technology for digital assets, to create a seamless custody and trading experience for its clients. Hex Trust will become a custodian within the Talos Provider Network, offering its digital asset custody services to Talos clients. This integration will also…
Coremont hires from Northern Trust
Coremont, the UK-based fintech, has appointed Lisita Shah as client service director. Prior to joining Coremont, she spent more than seven years at Northern Trust.
Copper licensed in HK
Copper, the UK-based digital asset custodian, has secured a Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) licence in Hong Kong. The licence was granted by Hong Kong’s Companies Registry,
Zodia Markets to acquire Elwood business
Zodia Markets, a UK-headquartered digital asset trading business backed by Standard Chartered, has agreed with Elwood Technologies, a provider of digital asset execution and portfolio management software, to acquire Elwood Capital Management Ltd, Elwood’s digital asset OTC trading business based in Jersey, C.I., and regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Following completion of the…
Bonanno moves to Citi Wealth
Joe Bonanno has been appointed global head of data analytics and innovation for Citi’s wealth management business. Bonnano, who joined Cit in 2022 as global head of data, digital and innovation for the securities services business, spent almost 12 years with Morgan Stanley’s wealth management unit.
BNY & BlackRock to support AIA
BNY has struck an agreement with AIA and BlackRock. AIA will implement BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, with BNY’s investment operations and data management services and technology, to create a connected and scalable ecosystem to support AIA’s investment activities. AIA and its subsidiaries are the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It had total assets…