FundRock acquires SEB Fund Services 16 November 2018 Luxembourg Reporter: Becky Butcher FundRock Management Company has acquired SEB Fund Services
SGX launches new securities settlement system 16 November 2018 Singapore Reporter: Becky Butcher The Singapore Exchange will be launching a new securities settlement and depositary framework and system, effective 10 December
HSBC Securities Services appoints Sébastien Danloy 16 November 2018 London Reporter: Becky Butcher HSBC Securities Services has hired Sébastien Danloy as global head of its asset owners and managers sector, effective 1 February next year
UK Government Brexit withdrawal agreement provides ‘sensible period’ for UK firms 15 November 2018 London Reporter: Jenna Lomax The UK Government’s draft Brexit withdrawal agreements provides a “sensible period” for firms to make necessary changes for operating from the UK as a third country, rather than as an EU member state
KNEIP launches new digital platform in London 15 November 2018 London Reporter: Jenna Lomax Luxembourg-based fund firm KNEIP is to launch a digital service platform to the London market
Lendingblock partners with Vo1t 15 November 2018 London Reporter: Jenna Lomax Lendingblock has partnered with digital assets custodian Vo1t to provide storage capability for its institutional lending exchange
Duco opens new office in Singapore 15 November 2018 Singapore Reporter: Jenna Lomax Duco has opened new offices in Singapore to support its growing services and solutions in the region
NeoXam expands as fintech M&A soars 14 November 2018 Paris Reporter: Maddie Saghir NeoXam has expanded and increased significantly following its takeover by Cathay Capital earlier this year
Jiangxi Bank passes NIFA compliance tests 14 November 2018 Jiangxi Province Reporter: Jenna Lomax Hexindai Inc’s custodian bank, Jiangxi Bank, has passed its compliance evaluation by the National Internet Finance Association of China
Conexus Partners selects PEF services 14 November 2018 New Jersey Reporter: Maddie Saghir Conexus Partners has selected PEF Services to outsource fund administration
OptionMetrics adopts Financial Instrument Global Identifier 14 November 2018 New York Reporter: Maddie Saghir OptionMetrics has adopted the Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) for options data products in the US, Europe, Asia, and Canada
Temenos partners with Curo 14 November 2018 Geneva Reporter: Jenna Lomax Temenos has partnered with Curo Fund Services, a South African third-party administrator