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Element22 and Agility Sciences launch ESG data solution
09 March 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The solution will initially enable fund managers to source the mandatory ESG data needed to comply with the imminent SFDR, the European Union’s harmonised rules on sustainability-related disclosures to end investors

State Street provides ESG Risk Analytics for EISS Super
09 March 2021 Australia
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

As part of this mandate, State Street will provide EISS Super customised ESG performance and risk management with top-down and bottom-up capabilities

Northern Trust gains custody mandate from TriVista Capital
09 March 2021 Singapore
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“We’re delighted to extend our relationship with TriVista and provide securities lending services to help them maximise their risk and return objectives and optimise the value of their portfolio," says Northern Trust's Mark Snowdon

Aztec supports Norvestor with fundraising activities
05 March 2021 Norway
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Aztec Group supported the establishment of Norvestor VIII and will continue to provide ongoing administration and accounting services from its Guernsey and Luxembourg offices

FundRock surpasses €100 billion AUM milestone
04 March 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Its recent acquisition by Apex Group provides access to new jurisdictions through the group’s globally connected operating model across 45 offices, supported by 4,000 employees

Global ESG standards body needed, IOSCO says
01 March 2021 Spain
Reporter: Alex Pugh

A leading international securities regulatory body is calling for a three-pronged approach to achieve globally consistent and reliable sustainable financing disclosure standards

Deutsche Boerse strengthens sustainable investing focus with ISS acquisition
26 February 2021 Germany
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Deutsche Boerse and ISS are now able to serve the growing demand for in-depth extra-financial data, research and analytics

Apex Group to provide ESG services for Elysian Capital
22 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex will provide ESG ratings, reporting and advisory, and gap analysis services to ensure consistent standards of monitoring and reporting of ESG matters across Elysian Capital’s underlying portfolio

HSBC selected as custodian for SGX and Euroclear’s new Orchid bond
19 February 2021 Singapore
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

SGX and Euroclear were both supported by HSBC in its capacity as custodian bank, arranger and paying agent in the setting up of the Orchid bond structure

Mel Sutton launches new ESG service
17 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The newly launched ESGCheck.org is creating a database of service providers that have submitted their ESG policies and reports to its secure data room and will be made available to subscribed financial institutions

Charles Stanley becomes the first BITA ESG manager client
16 February 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Charles Stanley’s investment managers are now set to benefit from detailed visualisations, helping them to understand exposures, check preference conflicts and assess the impact of ESG-driven changes on risk, yield and return

JTC set to acquire INDOS Financial
15 February 2021 Jersey
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

The acquisition will see all INDOS’ 52 directors and staff in its London, Fareham and Enniscorthy offices join the institutional client services division of JTC and will become shared owners in the business