Zodia Custody, the digital assets custodian, has launched Interchange Connect, which it claims will make it the most connected custodian for institutional digital asset custody. Interchange Connect is a network of networks across the spectrum of institutional-focused digital asset custody services. Additionally, Zodia has established a collaboration with Copper’s Clearloop Network to provide greater optionality…
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Zodia links to Metaco
Zodia Custody, the UK-based digital asset custodian, has integrated with Metaco, the Ripple-owned provider of digital asset infrastructure technology, to create a global network for institutions. The integration enables institutions to access Zodia Custody’s bank-grade custody solutions through Metaco.
Northern Trust confirms Nordic head
Northern Trust Asset Servicing has confirmed Petra Sjögerås as head of Nordic region, based in Stockholm. She joined in 2022 from SEB, and has been acting head of Nordics since April 2023. This follows the recent appointment of Mikkel Mördrup as head of sales for the region.
Costco appoints Northern Trust
Northern Trust has been selected by Costco Wholesale Corporation to provide custody, daily valuation and brokerage services for Costco’s defined contribution retirement plan, with USD29bn AuM. Headquartered in the U.S., Costco is the world’s third-largest retailer.
Northern Trust hires Nordics sales head
Northern Trust has hired Mikkel Mördrup as head of sales, Nordics, based in Stockholm. He joins from ISEC, where he was group CEO. The post has been vacant since Struan Malcolm left earlier this year.
NTRS partners with Novata
Northern Trust has agreed with Novata, a fintech that provides ESG data for private markets investments, to provide its data to Northern Trust’s asset servicing clients. Northern Trust recently participated in a Series B funding round for Novata. Novata’s data management solution aims to provide asset owners with a clearer view of the ESG impact…
Zodia opens in HK
Zodia Custody, the Standard Chartered backed digital assets custodian, has opened in Hong Kong.
Zodia Markets granted VASP status by CBI
Zodia Markets, the Standard Chartered backed digital asset exchange and brokerage platform, has received its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) by the Central Bank of Ireland. This follows on from the firm receiving cryptoasset registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority in 2022 and its in-principle approval by Abu Dhabi Global Markets…
Northern Trust wins ADPF mandate
Northern Trust has been appointed by Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) to provide services including global custody, alternative asset administration through its Front Office Solutions business, liquidity management, performance and risk analytics, and compliance monitoring. ADPF is a growing pool of sovereign sponsored pension assets in the Middle East. Ali Alqemzi, COO for investment at…
Zodia appoints CCO
Zodia Custody, the UK-based digital assets custodian, has appointed James Harris as its chief commercial officer. He joins from CCData.