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IQ-EQ appoints Slater as Managing Director of Middle East
16 June 2026 UAE
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Based in the Dubai International Financial Centre, Michael Slater will lead IQ-EQ’s strategic and operational activities across the Middle East, driving growth, deepening client relationships, and further strengthening the group’s position

Ocorian appoints Hansford as Head of growth EMEA
16 June 2026 UAE
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Richard Hansford brings more than 20 years’ experience partnering with alternative investment managers across asset classes and joined Ocorian 14 years ago

Waypoint expands Madrid presence ahead of BME infrastructure migration
16 June 2026 Spain
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

According to the company, the move is designed to help minimise network latency while ensuring continued access to Spanish equities and derivatives markets for both market data distribution and order entry

Centroid Solutions and TRAction form a partnership
16 June 2026 UAE
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Through this partnership trading data flows seamlessly from Centroid Solutions’ infrastructure directly into TRAction’s reporting systems

ANNA re-elects Sörensen as Director of Management Body
16 June 2026 Switzerland
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Cristina Ribò Sörensen’s appointment was confirmed during ANNA’s General Meeting in Zurich, hosted by SIX Financial Information, the National Numbering Agency for Switzerland

Archax expands custody and transfer agent offering
15 June 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The firm has added CREST Depositary Interest service to its custody and transfer platform to provide more streamlined access to London’s capital base for overseas issuers

Northern Trust receives approval for Ireland Branch
15 June 2026 Ireland
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

New banking branch to provide a range of custodial, banking, and capital markets services, including domestically regulated banking services for Ireland-domiciled clients

Amundi, CACEIS and Ant International partner
15 June 2026 France
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Through the collaboration, the firms are exploring the potential launch of the Amundi Money Market Fund - Short Term on Whale, Ant International’s internal blockchain-based treasury management platform

Lynch departs BNY
12 June 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Sean Lynch has exited BNY after two decades, having most recently served as senior director

Northern Trust submits exemptive relief applications for ETF Share Class
12 June 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

By supporting both mutual funds and ETFs within the same trust structure, asset managers can pursue different fund formats while operating within an established regulatory environment

Ramu exits S&P Global
12 June 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Madhu Ramu is leaving his role as global head of product and data, enterprise solutions, S&P Global

Apex Group appoints Dr Khan as Head of Shariah Products
12 June 2026 Middle East
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

In her role at Apex Group, Dr Areeba Khan will lead the development and expansion of Sharia-compliant products and services, supporting clients across asset management, wealth, alternatives, and digital assets