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HSBC facilitates first SBF trade for an offshore investor in the CIBM
10 October 2023 China
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The trade means that HSBC is the first onshore bond settlement agent to enable foreign investors to complete such a transaction

Citi settles first trades on HKEX’s Synapse
10 October 2023 Hong Kong
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Citi Securities Services has settled trades for China Asset Management on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s Synapse platform

ASX agrees to change in line with RBA recommendations
09 October 2023 Australia
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The assessment analysed ASX’s clearing and settlement facilities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

Gabriel Sampaio swaps BNP Paribas for J.P. Morgan Private Bank
09 October 2023 UK
Reporter: Lucy Carter

J.P. Morgan Private Bank has appointed Gabriel Sampaio as executive director and international private bank manager

Etienne Rougier to lead UI Luxembourg
09 October 2023 Luxembourg
Reporter: Lucy Carter

In addition to his existing role as chief operating officer for Universal Investment, Rougier is now responsible for the Luxembourg business’ growth

Komainu receives FCA approval to register as a custodian wallet provider
09 October 2023 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Its cryptoasset registration with the FCA will allow Komainu to offer crypto-custody services in the UK, including collateral management services via its Komainu Connect platform

Kevin Buschhold announces retirement
09 October 2023 UK
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Kevin Buschhold has announced his retirement from Deutsche Bank’s corporate bank securities services business

Apex expands ESG and sustainability solutions suite
09 October 2023 UK
Reporter: Lucy Carter

More than 150 experts will deliver the services globally, led by Emma Bickerstaffe, managing director for ESG and sustainability at Apex

Rob Scott leaves Commerzbank
09 October 2023 UK
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Based in London, Scott held a number of roles at the bank, namely managing director and head of custody and collateral, head of market services and, most recently, senior banker for institutionals

Euroclear launches service for private market funds
06 October 2023 Brussels
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Valerie Urbain, chief business officer at Euroclear, comments: “Through the integration of innovative technology, Euroclear is delivering on its strategy to provide a best-in-class global funds service"

Michele Martin joins MUFG Investor Services
06 October 2023 US
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Michele Martin has been appointed managing director and head of sales for North America

ESMA launches shortened settlement call for evidence
06 October 2023 France
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Alongside considerations of a shortened settlement cycle in the EU, the call for evidence will look into whether regulatory action will be needed to reduce the impact of other jurisdictions’ move to T+1