In the past, transfer agents were slow to react to advances in technology, but now they are embracing changes such as investor portals and data analytics in an evolution that is expected to continue over the coming years. Experts discuss this and more in our panel discussion
CSDR aims to harmonise timing and standards of conduct in the European securities settlement industry. With the settlement discipline measures scheduled to go live on 1 February 2022, industry experts weigh up the impact of this regulation and the market’s state of readiness
Although the latest R&M Survey showed a small decline in overall scores, many respondents commented on how well the industry coped with the challenges that the pandemic caused
The sea of regulatory change in the industry has impacted transfer agents from all angles, but experts say technology and data will be key to navigating the tides
Luxembourg and Ireland have historically reigned as popular fund domiciles, but could the tide be turning towards Asia?
The quality of data is continuing to grow and mature allowing the asset servicing industry to take full advantage of the opportunities it can offer
The most important result to come out of this year’s R&M Fund Accounting & Administration Survey is the fact that all providers are seen to have coped remarkably well with the challenging conditions in 2020 with COVID-19, lockdowns and working from home
The role of the custodian is continuing to evolve and with the current pandemic, efforts to further digitalise and automate in this space are of heightened importance