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Deutsche Bank mulls crypto custody options
17 February 2021 Germany
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

A spokesperson for Deutsche Bank tells AST: “We are looking at crypto custody. However, these discussions have just started and we haven’t made a formal decision yet"

Apex adds to executive committee
21 January 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex Group has added Rosie Guest, chief marketing officer, and Vikita Patel, chief human resources officer, to its executive committee

CrossTower recruits Greg Bunn
15 January 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

This is an exciting time to be in digital asset markets, as we’ve reached an inflection point where institutions have begun to buy in, and many others are taking notice. The future is bright, and we are leading the way," says Bunn

ESG ETF assets surged three-fold in 2020
08 January 2021 France
Reporter: Drew Nicol

The lack of securities lending programmes by ESG ETF is set to become a key battleground in 2021 with global AUM nearly tripling last year as launches proliferate, and performance skyrockets

Deutsche Bank collaborates with Singapore fintech STACS for digital assets
07 January 2021 Singapore
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Deutsche Bank Securities Services has teamed up with Singapore fintech Hashstacs (STACS) to explore a proof of concept related to the technological and practical feasibility of digital assets interoperability

Deutsche Bank joins ranks of custodians offering securities lending via QFII scheme
06 January 2021 Hong Kong
Reporter: Natalie Turner

“After recently receiving our China domestic fund custody license, this transaction is another testimony of our strong capabilities in securities services with a well-aligned offering for local and cross-border business,” says Tony Chao

Equiom expands Dublin office with new super ManCo platform
04 January 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The team in Ireland is led by Kevin Bardon, who joins from Deutsche Bank where he led its Irish super ManCo platform since 2017

FundRock named AIFM for Jupiter US Smaller Companies
23 December 2020 UK
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

As part of the mandate, due to commence on or before 1 April 2021, FundRock will provide oversight of the delegated functions as well as risk and compliance monitoring

Deutsche Bank gains China domestic fund custody license
10 December 2020 China
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Upon completing the relevant administrative process, Deutsche Bank China will be able to directly provide custody-related solutions to funds established in China

CloudMargin appoints first head of information security
16 November 2020 London
Reporter: Drew Nicol

CloudMargin's COO says that as the platform attracts more major market participants that require the "highest global standards of excellence" it is seeking to "devote additional expertise to further maturing our risk management programme and informat

FundRock named management company for Primus Solutions ICAV
29 October 2020 London
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

FundRock will provide the legal and regulatory framework for the ICAV and undertake the delegate oversight of the sub-fund, the Primus Fixed Income Smart Beta Fund

Robert Caporale joins Gen II Fund Services
19 October 2020 New York
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Gen II Fund Services has recruited Robert Caporale as head of strategic business development