Manaos, the ESG platform owned by BNP Paribas, has entered into a strategic partnership with SESAMm, a provider of ESG controversy data powered by advanced generative AI. Through this partnership, Manaos will integrate SESAMm’s ESG controversies data into its platform, offering a dedicated dashboard and controversies reports for institutional investors and asset management companies. This…
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BNPP wins two European mandates
Two notable European mandates for BNP Paribas: The securities services business has been selected by Cobas Asset Management to provide depositary services for its investment funds and pension plans. BNPP will act as depositary bank for all collective investment vehicles managed by Cobas Asset Management, which includes six investment funds, one SICAV and three pension…
BNPP wins ETF mandate in Asia
BNP Paribas has been appointed as custodian and administrator for the newly launched Phillip-China Universal MSCI China A 50 Connect ETF which will be listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). This ETF aligns with the recently established ETF product link between SGX and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).
BNPP launches e-learning modules
BNP Paribas’ securities services business has rolled out new learning modules on NeoLink, its client web portal, aimed at providing institutional clients with deeper knowledge about the securities services industry. The newly introduced e-learning modules cover asset servicing topics, including custody, securities lending, investment funds, and depositary services. Each e-learning module, available in English, French…
BNPP hires Brazil chief
BNP Paribas has hired Malu Gregorio Paiva as head of Brazil for its securities services business. She was previously LatAm sales head for Citi’s securities services business.
BNPP wins Chenavari PC mandate
Chenavari Asset Management has appointed BNP Paribas to provide private capital services for its newly launched Real Estate Decarbonisation Fund. BNP Paribas will provide depositary, registrar, accounting manager and middle office services. The bank will also provide digital reporting capabilities through its CapLink Private platform.
BNPP wins EUR110bn Italian mandate
BNP Paribas has been selected by BPER Banca to provide custody and settlement services for the complete portfolio of BPER Banca’s Italian and foreign securities, representing a total of EUR110bn (USD120bn) of assets. The mandate consolidates BPER Banca’s multi-year partnership with BNP Paribas, which includes settlement services for selected institutional clients’ portfolios. Founded over 150…
BNPP appoints new head of APAC M&FS
BNP Paribas has appointed Benoit Uhlen as APAC head of market & financing services. Based in Hong Kong, he is responsible for further strengthening securities services’ M&FS offering in APAC, including securities lending, FX, triparty collateral management and financing. Uhlen has worked for BNPP’s securities services for more than 25 years.
BNPP wins Indeval U.S. mandate
BNP Paribas has been appointed by Indeval as its local custodian for the U.S., representing USD60bn of assets. Indeval is the Mexican CSD, responsible for trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange and money market instruments. It is owned by the Mexican Stock Exchange (Grupo BMV). In 2018 Citi was appointed as custodian and tax services…
BNPP wins in NL
Monuta, a Netherlands-based provider of funeral insurance, has appointed BNP Paribas as custodian for its global assets.