Country profiles

Germany

Though their may be reasons to be gloomy, German investor confidence has rebounded vigorously. AST looks at custody in the country, and how to attract a demanding institutional investor

The Channel Islands

Jersey and Guernsey are embracing the gradual shift from servicing the traditional fund to something a little bit special, as AST finds out

South Africa

A move to Strate changed the South African post-trade landscape. Are other countries on the continent learning from its success? AST finds out

Malaysia

Can the numerous growth initiatives in Malaysia paper over the cracks? AST finds out

Canada

As Canadian private-sector companies are attacked for sitting on ‘dead’ money, custodians are guarding assets that seem to be alive and kicking. AST finds out more

Middle East

Despite reporting and process deficiencies, the Middle East is being primed for business, as AST finds out

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands now has competition for fund administration business in the Caribbean, as AST finds out

Nordics

The safe-haven status of the Nordics extends itself to custody, but low liquidity remains a potential obstacle, as AST finds out

Switzerland

Local players are still playing for keeps in the Swiss custody market, as AST finds out

The Iberian gateway

T2S looks set to change the way Iberian countries Spain and Portugal do custody, as AST discovers

Malta

Sun, sea, and administration services are all up for grabs in Malta, and the gateway into Europe is attracting significant interest

Singapore and custody: HSBC’s POV

AST speaks to Tony Lewis of HSBC Securities Services in Singapore to discover what’s on the agenda for the bank’s asset servicing business in that domicile

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