CIBC Mellon’s Mal Cullen discusses how leveraging advanced data analytics and cloud-native platforms for enhanced investment strategies is reshaping Canada’s asset servicing landscape

Lou Lesnika, assistant vice president of trade selttlements at CIBC Mellon, provides an update on asset servicing in Canada

Shifts in collateral and regulatory pressures mean there are new options for beneficial owners, as long as they are willing to be flexible, writes CIBC Mellon’s vice president of global securities lending, Jeffrey Alexander

Global regulatory and market changes continue to reshape many aspects of the financial services industry, as well as presenting both challenges and opportunities for investors and their agents. Global requirements can have international, cross-border and unique local impacts in each market, in turn driving complexity for players across the spectrum. In a global world, local insights are a critical asset.

The financial and regulatory environment has in recent years been the focus of much consideration and activity by global market participants and other stakeholders. From stress tests to enforcing risk management practices to disclosure requirements, regulatory players around the world are taking action on many fronts as they seek to strengthen systemic stability and enhance transparency.

There are many great reasons for global investors to consider Canada. In addition to the many desirable investment opportunities themselves, our nation boasts robust market infrastructure, mature capital markets and a well-deserved reputation for prudence and good governance. Our regulators work closely with industry stakeholders to reinforce best practices, and our governments have likewise acted to bolster the strength and stability for which our nation continues to be known.