U.S. Bank has deployed Sustainalytics, the provider of ESG research and ratings owned by Morningstar, to offer ESG data solutions to its global fund services clients. U.S. Bank has integrated Sustainalytics’ research and ratings to support portfolio analysis which enables regulatory compliance and investor and financial reporting capabilities to address regulatory and investor reporting demands.…
Category: FinTech
Preqin expands in Europe
Preqin, the provider of alternative assets data, tools, and insights, has opened an office in Frankfurt, Germany.
HSBC launches new PA admin platform
HSBC has launched a new technology platform to provide private asset administration services to asset owners and managers. The new platform, powered by SEI, offers private asset investors digital workflow and reporting solutions, allowing them to oversee (via a consolidated data stack) all aspects of their operating model – from fund accounting to investor reporting.…
Avanti rebrands as Custodia
Avanti Financial Group, Inc. has rebranded as Custodia Bank, Inc., as a precursor to the launch of its digital asset bank. Custodia Bank plans to launch in Q2 with U.S. Dollar deposit accounts for business customers, initially providing ACH and Fedwire services. The post-launch roadmap includes digital asset custody, Avit (a payment instrument similar to…
LSEG to acquire TORA
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to acquire TORA, a U.S.-based trading technology provider, for USD325m. Founded in 2004, TORA has an order and execution management and portfolio management solution for clients trading equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives and digital assets. The addition of digital assets to LSEG’s trading capabilities strengthens its presence…
BNY Mellon to deploy Chainalysis
Chainalysis, the UK-based blockchain data platform, has announced that BNY Mellon will be the first GSIFI to use Chainalysis’s compliance software as part of its risk management program. This integration will form a component of BNY Mellon’s strategy to develop cryptocurrency services for its clients. BNY Mellon plans to integrate the full Chainalysis compliance software…
Archer hires industry veteran
Archer, a U.S.-based service provider to the asset management industry, has hired Andy Mika as vice president of solutions. In his role, Mika will be responsible for developing solutions that investment managers need to expand distribution, launch new products, and streamline operations. Mika has more than 35 years’ experience in investment operations. He has worked…
Bitpanda acquires Trustology
Bitpanda, the Swiss-based crypto asset services provider, has acquired Trustology, the UK-based provider of trust and custody services for digital assets. Bitpanda will rebrand as Bitpanda Custody as a result of the deal. Bitpanda’s digital asset exchange now commits to offset custody fees, bringing them down to zero for users on Bitpanda. The deal also…
AXA IM expands SimCorp relationship
AXA Investment Managers has expanded its relationship with SimCorp, the Denmark-based provider of SaaS investment management solutions, to include SimCorp’s recently launched investment accounting services. The services include an investment accounting advisory overlay with access to a team of local accounting experts. It enables clients to access reports via an intuitive cloud-based self-service portal, consolidating…
LemonEdge partners with Freyda
LemonEdge, a platform provider for managing private markets fund and portfolio accounting, has formed a partnership with Freyda, an AI and deep learning platform focused on building technology solutions to digitise private markets globally. The connection between LemonEdge and Freyda enables institutional investors and fund administrators to automatically pull structured data directly into the underlying…