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Banque de France achieves ‘world first’ CBDC fund transaction using SETL blockchain
19 January 2021 France
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Citi and CACEIS acted as the participating commercial banks to purchase CDBC tokens from Banque de France. CACEIS also acted as the custodian of the Groupama funds

Crestbridge hires Alex Di Santo
15 January 2021 Jersey
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Alex Di Santo assist in raising the business’ profile in the private equity fund services space, as well as targeting new and important revenue opportunities

CrossTower recruits Greg Bunn
15 January 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

This is an exciting time to be in digital asset markets, as we’ve reached an inflection point where institutions have begun to buy in, and many others are taking notice. The future is bright, and we are leading the way," says Bunn

Fraser Smith departs HSBC and joins Sova Capital
UK 14 January 2021
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Sova Capital, an independent brokerage with a focus on emerging markets, has hired Fraser Smith as chief financial officer

HQLA^x secures €14.4m from global banks
12 January 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Drew Nicol

HQLA^x has attracted new investment for its DLT-powered securities finance platform, from BNY Mellon, Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas Securities Services and Citigroup

Paul Cellupica to depart SEC’s investment management division
08 January 2021 US
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Paul Cellupica’s departure will see Brent Fields become acting deputy director and acting chief counsel of the division of investment management

Volante Technologies expands go-to-market team
06 January 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Volante Technologies has expanded its go-to-market team with senior hires across sales, partnerships, and marketing

Deutsche Bank joins ranks of custodians offering securities lending via QFII scheme
06 January 2021 Hong Kong
Reporter: Natalie Turner

“After recently receiving our China domestic fund custody license, this transaction is another testimony of our strong capabilities in securities services with a well-aligned offering for local and cross-border business,” says Tony Chao

TMF Group grows Singapore team with two new additions
05 January 2021 Singapore
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

TMF Group has appointed two new senior executives to accelerate the growth of the firm’s funds business unit in Singapore.

Equiom expands Dublin office with new super ManCo platform
04 January 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The team in Ireland is led by Kevin Bardon, who joins from Deutsche Bank where he led its Irish super ManCo platform since 2017

Link Group enhances Luxembourg expansion with Casa4Funds acquisition
23 December 2020 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Headquartered in Luxembourg, Casa4Funds is one of the oldest European independent third-party UCITS management companies and Alternative Investment Fund Managers

Gresham House acquires Appian Asset Management
23 December 2020 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

By acquiring the Ireland of Republic based-Appian, Gresham House will accelerate its growth plans set out in its five-year strategy through the creation of a formal international presence in Ireland