The Canadian market is buoyed by its strength, stability and transparency. In addition, Canada still holds on to its fundamental character for which it is recognised globally, outlines CIBC Mellon’s Richard Anton
Proposed changes to AIFMD — to be known as AIFMD II — are expected to be approved later this year, having been put forward in draft form last November by the European Commission. Jersey Finance’s Elliot Refson highlights why some jurisdictions are set to fare better from the upcoming Directive more than others
Brian Bollen looks at Luxembourg’s climate for foreign investors, the change of pace and direction needed for the country’s fintech initiatives, and the wider economic strain impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Brian Bollen takes a look at Nordic asset servicing and its current CSD models following the economic upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic and the more recent Russian invasion of Ukraine
It is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic dealt Italy and its economy a hard blow in the first half of 2020. Industry experts explain why 2021 has been a different story and outline what the future holds for the country’s asset servicing
Despite being hit hard by COVID-19 — much like the rest of Europe — Russia is now one of the continent’s leading international trailblazers when it comes to custody growth and technological innovation
India’s asset servicing industry has the eye of the tiger because despite the devastating impacts of the pandemic, it has made positive market reforms which will encourage investment as markets recover
The Spanish custody market has undertaken a number of initiatives to improve harmonisation and efficiency, and now, with plans to eliminate further market-level specificities, the market moves closer to full post-trade harmonisation with other EU markets