Speakers on the fund distribution panel at this year’s Guernsey Funds Forum outlined the main attributes that companies look for when choosing a domicile for their fund, and explained why Guernsey often comes out on top
Citi indicates that it has executed the first tranche of northbound trades with offshore investors through Swap Connect, the trading link for interest rate swap contracts between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland
State Street’s global custody services include safekeeping and settlements, corporate actions, proxy service network management, cash management and real-time reporting
Deutsche Bank has appointed Sylvia Beh as CEO of Deutsche Trustee Malaysia Berhad, part of its securities services division. She reports to Richard Lim, head of securities services in Malaysia
Commenting on the findings, Demi Derem, general manager, international investor communication solutions at Broadridge (pictured), says: “Pass-through voting gives a voice to investment fund holders"
Exchange-traded derivatives technology provider FIA Tech has partnered with market infrastructure and technology firm Symphony, integrating its Databank Network into the Symphony platform
Joe Betts (pictured) has joined the firm as vice president while Ben Schofield has been appointed as assistant vice president, working primarily in the private client business
The Commission has proposed a requirement for firms clearing certain Euro-denominated products to clear a portion in the EU and maintain an ‘active account’ at an EU-based clearing house
Alternative investment fund services provider Alter Domus has acquired loan and debt services provider Solvas, intending to offer the company’s services to a broader range of clients