BNP Paribas Securities Services has begun operations in Mexico. Through an existing BNP Paribas subsidiary – BNP Paribas Asset Management México, S.A. de C.V. Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión – BP2S began its Mexico operations in March, providing daily accounting and valuation services as well as tax pricing and regulatory reporting. The Mexico office…
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BP2S promotes two managers for UK&ME O&T roles
Following the appointment of Simon Olenka as head of UK and the Middle East, BNP Paribas Securities Services has made two senior appointments. Mark Daisley is promoted to the role of head of client delivery for the UK, Middle East and ChanneI Islands. He joined BP2S in 2008. Alexandra Derrien is appointed head of IT…
BNP Paribas partners with BlackRock’s Aladdin for E2E solution
BNP Paribas has entered into an alliance with BlackRock Solutions to offer an integrated, front-to-back investment management solution via Aladdin Provider. The alliance combines BP2S’s middle office, fund administration and custody services with Aladdin’s investment management infrastructure. The model is already live with BNP Paribas Asset Management, a mutual client.
BP2S selected by CSOP AM to service new Singapore VCC
BNP Paribas Securities Services has been selected by CSOP Asset Management to provide custody, fund administration and transfer agency for funds using Singapore’s new Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure. With USD6.3bn AuM, CSOP is the largest Chinese asset manager to use Singapore’s new corporate fund structure.
BP2S to acquire Sabadell’s Spanish depositary banking unit
BNP Paribas has agreed to buy the depositary banking business of Banco de Sabadell in Spain. BNPP will pay EUR115m (USD127m) for the unit, which has assets of EUR22bn. Last year BNPP agreed to buy MAPFRE’s Spanish depositary services unit, and in 2014 it acquired Banco Popular’s depositary business in Spain.
BP2S to administer new Singapore VCC for Kamet Capital Partners
BNP Paribas Securities Services has been appointed by Kamet Capital Partners to provide custody and fund administration services in Singapore. Kamet is one of the first fund managers to use Singapore’s new Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure. Kamet Capital Partners was established in 2017 as a family office.
BP2S promotes Pat Hayes to global head of alternative investors
BNP Paribas Securities Services has made two key appointments. Pat Hayes, who joined in 2016 from State Street as regional head of UK and the Middle East, is promoted to global head of alternative investors, based in Dublin. He will report to Philippe Benoît, global head of strategic business development and transformation. The role has…
BP2S reorganises as Placido gets promotion
Following the appointment of José Placido as CEO of BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) Americas, BP2S has made the following management changes: Alessandro Gioffreda, currently regional head of continental Europe for BP2S, is appointed head of territory management, covering all regions. In his new role, he will be responsible for the BP2S regional…
BP2S takes stake in AssetMetrix
BNP Paribas Securities Services has taken a stake in the German fintech firm, AssetMetrix. The partnership will enable BPSS to expand its services for private capital clients and investors. By deploying AssetMetrix’s services within its private capital business, BPSS will give its clients access to analytics and reporting tools dedicated to the analysis of private…
BNP Paribas to service Nikko Asset Management’s first passive ETF
BNP Paribas Securities Services has been appointed as custodian and administrator for Nikko Asset Management’s first passive ETF, domiciled in Hong Kong. As part of the mandate, BNP Paribas will provide middle office, custody services, trustee, transfer agent and fund administration. This expands an existing relationship between Nikko Asset Management and BNP Paribas.