Standard Chartered joins Clearstream for fund distribution solution
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Standard Chartered joins Clearstream for fund distribution solution 21 October 2025UK Reporter: Zarah Choudhary
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Standard Chartered Bank has joined Clearstream to pilot the firm’s Vestima Digital solution for private market fund distribution.
This initiative builds on the existing collaboration between the two firms and reflects a shared commitment to innovation in fund servicing.
According to Clearstream, Vestima Digital addresses the operational complexity of private market fund distribution by digitising fund raising, capital call management, and asset servicing, while enabling automated data exchange with back-end systems.
This straight-through processing (STP), according to the firm, improves visibility, traceability, and operational efficiency across the fund distribution chain — from general partners to end investors.
Standard Chartered’s clients will gain access to a broad fund universe through Clearstream, supporting wider distribution of private market products.
A new account model allows multiple investor-level allocations to be managed under a single Clearstream custody account, which is designed to simplify operational workflows.
Fully integrated with Clearstream’s Vestima fund platform and powered by its new FundsDLT technology, Vestima Digital combines established market connectivity with the agility of next-generation digital infrastructure.
Sumeet Bhambri, global head, Advisory and Managed Investments for Standard Chartered, comments: “Our new exploratory collaboration with Clearstream to pilot Vestima Digital targets operational challenges related to private market and alternative funds, allowing us to offer clients a secure and efficient solution backed by a trusted partner.
“By reducing manual touchpoints and improving data exchange, we expect meaningful efficiency gains that support our growth ambition and digitisation agenda.”
Philippe Seyll, CEO for Clearstream Fund Services, says: “This initiative reflects our commitment to client-led innovation and delivering solutions that meet market needs.
“Through this collaboration, Standard Chartered can leverage our expertise and scale in alternative fund processing to drive greater efficiency and transparency for their clients and support future growth.”
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