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MetaMask monthly active users reaches new heights
31 August 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

From 545,080 monthly active users in July 2020 to 10,354,279 in August 2021, MetaMask has grown over 1,800 per cent in just one year

Tradeweb appoints Sara Furber
31 August 2021 US
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Based in New York, Furber will report to CEO Lee Olesky and will also become a member of Tradeweb’s executive leadership team

State Street appoints new head of the global markets
31 August 2021 Germany
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Stoytchkova will be responsible for ensuring customers’ access to networked liquidity and financing

HSBC partners with E Fund Management
31 August 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

HSBC has been appointed by E Fund Management (Hong Kong) to provide servicing solutions for its existing Luxembourg UCITS

ZEDRA bolsters Luxembourg team
31 August 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Jagesser and Houillon’s appointments follow ZEDRA’s acquisition of BIL-Fund & Corporate Services in March and the implementation of the firm’s ManCo-light services

J.P. Morgan gains new custody mandate
31 August 2021 Denmark
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Under the new mandate, J.P. Morgan will provide custody and depositary services for $70 billion worth of funds, including equity, fixed income and alternative investments, which number over 140 funds

Thai SEC hosts public hearing on digital asset custody amendments
27 August 2021 Thailand
Reporter: Rebecca Delaney

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is holding a public hearing for prospective amendments to digital asset custody rules

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

Standard Chartered bolsters Europe & Americas securities services team
26 August 2021 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Roman Mikolajczyk as head of private banks for its Europe & Americas, financing and securities services

Suntera Global has acquired Reference Financial Services
26 August 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The acquisition, which is subject to appropriate regulatory approvals, will add to Suntera Global’s client base, strengthening its presence in EU markets to support its growth strategy

Apex in final stages to acquire Sanne
26 August 2021 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The acquisition is expected to become effective in the first half of 2022