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Securities lending associations establish collaborative working group
09 September 2021 Global
Reporter: Bob Currie

All recognised securities lending associations, and other financial market associations with an interest in securities lending, are welcome to join the group, which will convene quarterly through virtual meetings

Kaizen Reporting launches new ESG monitoring tool
08 September 2021 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

ESI Monitor provides a framework that helps its clients measure and manage their environmental and social impact to improve the sustainability of organisations around the world

Masdar Green picks Apex for sustainable REIT initiative
08 September 2021 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Apex will provide Masdar with an independent and locally delivered suite of fund administration and property level accounting and reporting services, utilising Apex’s eFront and Yardi solutions

Northern Trust identifies global shift to an ESG mindset
27 August 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Northern Trust’s new whitepaper predicts that the future of ESG may look very different from today, particularly as all regions continue their commitment to responsible investments

Investment in technology and data infrastructure is the answer for pandemic recovery, survey finds
27 August 2021 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

A global study conducted on behalf of Temenos has found that investments in technology and data infrastructure sit at the top of asset managers’ priorities to deliver business growth in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Data silos, scalable reporting and increased complexity emerge as biggest regtech challenges, survey finds
20 August 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

A Clear Path Analysis survey finds regulatory reporting challenges are exacerbated by COVID-19, Brexit, new ESG requirements and increased mergers and acquisition activity

Goldman Sachs to Acquire NN Investment Partners
19 August 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The Goldman Sachs Group has announced it has entered into a €1.6billion agreement to acquire NN Investment Partners, a Netherlands-based asset manager

Apex Group expands US presence with new acquisition
06 August 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex Group has acquired Greenough Consulting Group, a provider of finance, accounting, and human resources services to technology companies, venture capital and private equity funds

Apex bolsters APAC team
05 August 2021 Australia
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Based in Sydney, Gallenca will oversee the group’s private markets sales operations in Australia

Managers seek data science to optimise investment performance, survey finds
27 July 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

A Northern Trust survey of 300 investment managers found 98 per cent seek to incorporate data science to optimise their investment performance in the hunt for alpha

State Street launches Alpha after Mercatus acquisition
22 July 2021 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

State Street announces the launch of Alpha in connection with its future acquisition of Mercatus, a front-and-middle-office solutions and data management provider

BNP Paribas strengthens sustainability offering with new partnerships
12 July 2021 France
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

BNP Paribas Securities Services’ ESG marketplace, Manaos, has partnered with Util and V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions