All interviews - Asset Servicing Times

MUFG Investor Services

Daniel Trentacosta

Daniel Trentacosta, managing director and global head of Private Markets and Change at MUFG Investor Services, discusses automation, outsourcing decisions, and how fund administrators are adapting to growing complexity, data demands, and client expectations

JTC

Asma Kabbaj

Asma Kabbaj, assistant manager and accountant at JTC in Luxembourg, reflects on her journey into asset servicing, the importance of client relationships in a complex regulatory environment, and how curiosity, collaboration and trust are shaping her career in one of the world’s leading fund centres

StoneX

Antigoni Andreou

From compliance to relationship management and into prime services, Antigoni Andreou, a sales associate at StoneX discusses navigating a fast-paced trading environment, challenging outdated perceptions, and building a career by asking questions and taking ownership

SEB

Ann Magnusson

Ann Magnusson, Head of Investor Services at SEB, discusses with Tahlia Kraefft what sets the Nordic markets apart, and examines their reputation for efficiency and digital maturity

Ultumus

Yazz Butt

Yazz Butt, business development at Ultumus, discusses entering asset services straight from university, the value of learning on the job, and how combining data analysis with relationship-building has shaped her early career

Hawksford

Javiera Aguayo

As compliance manager at Hawksford, Javiera Aguayo reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, analytical thinking and a commitment to strengthening governance. From Swiss private banking to trust services in the Cayman Islands, she shares how early audit work, cross-functional collaboration and a passion for problem-solving continue to guide her path in asset servicing

Carne Group

Miles Garzke

Miles Garzke, senior manager of Business Development at Carne Group, reflects on early setbacks, steep learning curves and the value of humility in financial services

CSD

Maxim Neshcheret

From Pakistan’s Raast to Brunei and Vietnam’s CSDs, Maxim Neshcheret, regional director, APAC, at CMA Small Systems, explains how the firm’s DEPO/X RTS/X platforms are linking markets and advancing digital readiness

Hawksford

Maxine Wessels

Having built her career across South Africa, the US and the Cayman Islands, Maxine Wessels, director – funds, at Hawksford, shares how curiosity, mentorship and a global outlook have shaped her path — and why she believes lifelong learning is key to growth

Broadridge

Osman Nur

Broadridge’s Osman Nur, senior manager, International Strategy, discusses his move from investment banking into asset servicing, the blend of strategy and technology shaping the industry’s future, and why embracing curiosity and continuous learning is key to long-term success

Temenos

Mick Fennell

Mick Fennell, business line director, Payments, at Temenos, discusses the key drivers of change in the payment industry, including the need for innovation, protection, regulation, and optimisation

Standard Chartered

Margaret Harwood-Jones

Margaret Harwood-Jones, managing director, global head of Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered, speaks to Zarah Choudhary about accelerating growth in Europe, the role of AI in securities services, and how frontier markets are driving the next wave of innovation

Interviews

MUFG Investor Services

Daniel Trentacosta

JTC

Asma Kabbaj

StoneX

Antigoni Andreou

SEB

Ann Magnusson

Ultumus

Yazz Butt

Hawksford

Javiera Aguayo

Carne Group

Miles Garzke

CSD

Maxim Neshcheret

Hawksford

Maxine Wessels

Broadridge

Osman Nur

Temenos

Mick Fennell

Standard Chartered

Margaret Harwood-Jones