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Northern Trust wins new asset servicing mandate
21 June 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Northern Trust has been appointed to provide fund accounting, transfer agency and global custody services to Fundsmith’s Luxembourg-domiciled umbrella, Fundsmith SICAV

ICSD Clearstream partners with Saudi securities registry to streamline access to vast capital market
17 June 2021 Saudia Arabia
Reporter: Alex Pugh

Eligible clients now have access to the Middle Eastern country’s Islamic and corporate bond market and listed ETFs thanks to an indirect linkage established via HSBC Saudi Arabia acting as local custodian for Clearstream

Alter Domus expands Irish offering with launch of AIFM and depositary services
17 June 2021 Ireland
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

The launch of an AIFM management company follows approval by the Central Bank of Ireland for the acquisition of Beechbrook Capital’s Irish AIFM, and authorisation for Alter Domus’ specialised depositary services

EFAMA elects Naïm Abou-Jaoudé as president
15 June 2021 Belgium
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Abou-Jaoudé takes over from Nicolas Calcoen, deputy general manager of Amundi and an EFAMA board member since 2012

Scott Fuller joins BCS Global Markets
14 June 2021 UK
Reporter: Alex Pugh

BCS Global Markets is the Global Markets and Investment Banking division of BCS Financial Group, which offers prime brokerage and investment banking services for institutions, corporates and high-net-worth individuals

GBST boosts AJ Bell’s wealth management business growth
14 June 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“We have built an extensive knowledge of AJ Bell and its architecture, people, and processes, which helps to make the platform such an overwhelming success for advisers and end investors alike," says David Simpson

SWIFT’s David Watson joins the ISSA board of directors
03 June 2021 Switzerland
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“I am happy to represent SWIFT at ISSA and for the opportunity to join forces with my fellow ISSA colleagues as we shape the future of our ever-evolving industry," says David Watson

ESMA releases final report on market data obligations under MiFID II and MiFIR
01 June 2021 France
Reporter: Bob Currie

This final report builds on a consultation process that ESMA, the EU securities market regulator, ran from 6 November 2020 until 11 January 2021

Aztec Group opens its first office in the US
26 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Located in Philadelphia, the office is the group’s first outside of Europe, and it further enhances its service proposition for existing clients while meeting continued demand for its services internationally

ASX’s Peter Hiom to step down as deputy CEO
26 May 2021 Australia
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Peter Hiom will leave the organisation on 1 July to further his interest in fintech and blockchain technology

European CSD Association elects new chair and executive committee members
20 May 2021 Belgium
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The European Central Securities Depositories Association has named Mark Gem of Clearstream Banking as chair of the board

Exactpro enhances APAC team
18 May 2021 Japan
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“I look forward to working with the team to drive Exactpro’s growth into Japan and the wider APAC region," says Hiroshi Matsubara (Matsu)