Country profiles

Nordics

Nordic exchanges have seen some significant structural changes over the last year. AST investigates

Canada

Canada has recently introduced some new ventures that have a relatively democratic aim. AST investigates what will come of them

Switzerland

Switzerland’s local fund managers may not take to AIFMD as enthusiastically as regulators. AST takes a look

Iberia

Iberia may have signed up for harmonisation—but it looks like the politicians haven’t been told. AST reports

Russia

The Russian markets have bounded through change after change—perhaps a little too quickly. AST takes a look

Ireland

Ireland’s EU presidency and its regulatory readiness are just two reasons why it’s holding steady when it comes to attracting fund business. AST takes a look

South Africa

Standard Chartered’s acquisition of Absa’s custody business could be vital to a country primarily known for its domestic market, as AST finds out

Brazil

A complex and continuously shifting regulatory environment means that custody in Brazil can be a tricky business. AST takes a look

Sweden

Sweden seems to always come out on top regardless of the European climate, and custody in the country is no different. AST takes a look

Hong Kong

Growing offshore RMB deposits and planned cross-border collateral management services are both positives for Hong Kong’s financial services industry, as AST finds out

Bermuda

Debt is rising at a reported 23 percent a year, but Bermudian financial services are keeping up appearances. AST takes a look

Latin America

As investors are sold on Latin America’s solid economies, custodians are following closely in their wake. AST takes a look

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