Citi has launched a fully automated settlement solution in Hong Kong. The proprietary technology connects directly to Hong Kong’s central clearing and settlement system (CCASS). The automation delivers more timely and enhanced settlement of client trades through the Hong Kong market depository.
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Northern Trust launches A-Suite forum
Northern Trust has launched A-Suite, a forum for asset owners and allocators featuring the latest insights, research, and networking opportunities, A-Suite is an online community and content hub designed for asset owners to collaborate on the issues that matter most to them. In addition to providing access to custom content and proprietary research, A-Suite aims…
IQ-EQ partners with Novata for ESG solution
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has formed an alliance with Novata, a technology platform providing private markets participants with an ESG data solution. The alliance aims to help portfolio companies report the highest quality data to investors and ultimately drive positive sustainable change. Through this platform, asset managers, investors and portfolio companies can identify the ESG…
BNY Mellon to establish digital R&D hub
BNY Mellon is to establish a digital R&D hub in Dublin that will drive innovation in the areas of AI, ML, and data analytics. The development includes an initial EUR8m (USD8.5m) investment, with support from IDA Ireland. The investment will also lead to a more than doubling of the digital team in Dublin and the…
Clearstream and TMX to launch CCMS
TMX Group Limited, owner of the Toronto Stock Exchange, and Clearstream Banking, the ICSD owned by Deutsche Börse Group, plan to launch an automated collateral management service in Canada, which will include the introduction of Canada’s first domestic triparty repo capability. Targeted for launch in the third quarter of 2023, the initial phase of the…
Accelex launches PA&R platform
Accelex, the UK-based provider of a SaaS platform for alternative investment data acquisition, reporting and analytics, has launched its new portfolio analytics and reporting platform for institutional investors and asset servicing providers. The solution offers features that enable users to analyse portfolio drivers across their entire investment network, including underlying asset operating performance. The solution…
More users join Broadridge’s DLR
DRW, Société Générale and another bank have executed intraday repo transactions on Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform. These latest transactions follow DLR’s first intraday repo transaction in April 2023 and expand the user network.
Taskize links with Symphony
Taskize, the Euroclear-owned provider of inter-company workflow to the financial services industry, has formed an integration with Symphony to allow real-time collaboration between operations teams using Taskize and front-office users of Symphony. The integration enables Taskize and Symphony users to collaborate in real-time. Users can stay on their platform of choice with no need to…
BNY Mellon expands liquidity options
BNY Mellon has expanded LiquidityDirect, its short-term investment platform, to incorporate access to mutual funds, enhanced focused investing options, interest-bearing demand deposit accounts and sponsored cleared repo sweep capabilities. These new options provide a platform for leveraging more than 100 investment vehicles. The expansion covers integration with SAP‘s Treasury Management workstation, creating efficiencies for self-directed…
BBH hires ETF veteran from Vanguard
Brown Brothers Harriman has hired Tim Huver to join its ETF team. In this role, Huver is responsible for executing the firm’s ETF servicing growth strategy in the U.S. by fostering new client relationships and providing consultative services to help managers build a comprehensive ETF operating model. Huver joins BBH from Vanguard, where his 23-year…