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Global X ETFs Australia appoints Citi as custodian

23 June 2026 Australia
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Global X says it selected Citi for its global expertise in ETF servicing, custody, and fund administration, together with its established local capabilities and global custody network

BNP Paribas and BCC Risparmio & Previdenza form mandate

17 June 2026 Italy
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Under this mandate, Securities Services at BNP Paribas provides BCC Risparmio & Previdenza with services including custody, fund accounting, and OTC collateral management

Archax expands custody and transfer agent offering

15 June 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The firm has added CREST Depositary Interest service to its custody and transfer platform to provide more streamlined access to London’s capital base for overseas issuers

Cecabank launches crypto asset custody service

11 June 2026 Spain
Reporter: Matthew Challis

State Street and Jadwa Investment collaborate

03 June 2026 Oman
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Citi opens representative office in Guyana

01 June 2026 Guyana
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

This new entity will serve to facilitate the connection between Citi's clients and global markets, while reinforcing collaboration with the public and private sectors

Standard Chartered completes inaugural QFI investment

28 May 2026 China
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The bank acted in dual capacities as both the QFI’s custodian and futures margin depository bank, supporting the end-to-end execution of the trade in China Government Bond futures

BBH advances API-driven account opening connectivity

26 May 2026 Luxembourg
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Brown Brothers Harriman’s account opening API supports straight through exchange of account opening requests and confirmations between distributors, banks

Standard Chartered to acquire Zodia Custody

18 May 2026 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Under the proposed acquisition, Zodia Custody’s regulated custody activities will be integrated into Standard Chartered’s existing digital asset custody business

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