Confluence, the investment management fintech, has formed a partnership with Manaos, the BNP Paribas-owned platform built to simplify how institutional investors centralise portfolio data, connect ESG information, and report on the sustainability of their investments. Under the partnership, Confluence will provide an end-to-end SFDR solution to asset managers on the Manaos platform, including the production…
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SimCorp allies with Alloy
SimCorp, the investment management fintech owned by Deutsche Börse, and Alloy, a provider of institutional infrastructure and technology for digital assets investments, have formed a partnership to support SimCorp clients with managing digital asset investments. The partnership aims to enable mutual clients to manage digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and institutional decentralised finance within…
DB expands Shariah offering in Asia
Deutsche Bank has partnered with CIMB, a Malaysian bank, to provide Shariah custody to clients in Malaysia. In addition, the bank has been appointed by CIMB to support its foreign custody services. Deutsche Bank has also launched new Shariah-compliant custody capabilities in Singapore.
Industry mavens launch Alchelyst
A trio of industry veterans has launched a new administration service in Ireland. Alchelyst – which expects approval from the Central Bank of Ireland imminently – will focus on the alternatives sector, where the principals each have extensive experience. Joan Kehoe is CEO, Ian Lynch is chief commercial officer, and Brian Fitzgerald is COO. All…
Citi appoints new FX head
Citi has appointed Diana Shapiro as global head of FX for its securities services business, based in New York. She was previously head of FX & collateral services for North & Latin America.
Taurus opens in Frankfurt
Taurus SA, the Switzerland-based digital asset infrastructure provider, has opened an office in Frankfurt, Germany. Leading the new office is Andreas Beller, who brings extensive experience in the financial sector gained at Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank. Taurus recently announced a partnership with Deutsche Bank, allowing the bank to extend digital asset custody services to its…
Zodia launches network solution
Zodia Custody, the digital assets custodian, has launched Interchange Connect, which it claims will make it the most connected custodian for institutional digital asset custody. Interchange Connect is a network of networks across the spectrum of institutional-focused digital asset custody services. Additionally, Zodia has established a collaboration with Copper’s Clearloop Network to provide greater optionality…
Zodia links to Metaco
Zodia Custody, the UK-based digital asset custodian, has integrated with Metaco, the Ripple-owned provider of digital asset infrastructure technology, to create a global network for institutions. The integration enables institutions to access Zodia Custody’s bank-grade custody solutions through Metaco.
MUFG opens in Malaysia
MUFG Investor Services has opened an operation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, providing fund accounting, administration and asset servicing. Puneet Gupta has been appointed head of Malaysia, joining from Kimberly Clark, where he was director of global business services, responsible for the APAC region.
State Street further consolidates in India
State Street and HCLTech are finalising plans for State Street to assume full ownership of Statestreet HCL Services, the India-based JV formed in 2012 to provide business operations services. This consolidation is expected to be completed in Q2 2024. State Street has partnered with HCLTech for more than a decade. Earlier this year, State Street…