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Figure partners with moomoo and Keplr to expand access to OPEN

05 February 2026 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The On-Chain Public Equity Network allows companies to issue their equity native on blockchain and enables investors to invest in US public equities while accessing DeFi for borrowing against and lending out stock

Winterflood partners with JTC Group for a custody platform

26 January 2026 Jersey
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Winterflood Business Services will provide its global custody and execution services across JTC’s clients, via a platform designed specifically for professional services businesses

State Street and QNB form alliance

21 January 2026 Qatar
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The alliance between the firms has been formed to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar

MUFG to establish a universal bank in the European Union

08 January 2026 Netherlands, Japan
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Brown Brothers Harriman supports ICBC UBS Asset Management

11 December 2025 Hong Kong
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

GBM Securities collaborates with BNY Pershing EMEA

19 November 2025 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The new arrangement introduces a triparty structure designed to advance asset protection, transparency, and operational resilience across GBM's prime brokerage platform

State Street extends strategic relationship with Intesa Sanpaolo

11 November 2025 Italy, US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

As part of this expanded relationship, State Street has entered into an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo to outsource custody back office operations of the Italian bank

BNP Paribas selected to offer custody and settlement services

08 September 2025 Italy, Germany, and Luxembourg
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The global custodian will assist UniCredit to standardise and optimise its operations in select countries

Zodia Custody enters partnership with Membrane Labs

14 August 2025 US and UK
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The firm say the partnership will allow Zodia Custody to enhance its ability to offer clients an integrated, enterprise grade financing solution across digital assets

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