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Bloomberg launches funds data service
08 June 2023 US
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

By utilising this solution, clients can compare, analyse, select and monitor funds to meet their investment, risk or operational needs

CSDs have a role to play in ESG, WFC panellists agree
06 June 2023 Czech Republic
Reporter: Lucy Carter

“Inaction is not an option” when it comes to engaging with sustainability, a panellist at this year’s World Forum of Central Securities Depositories affirmed

Fundraising expected to increase for alternative funds, Ocorian research says
26 May 2023 Jersey
Reporter: Lucy Carter

The study, consisting of 100 alternative fund managers active across a range of asset classes and European countries, was conducted in April 2023

Qontigo and ISS ESG partner to launch biodiversity index suite
25 May 2023 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The ISS STOXX Biodiversity Index Suite is designed to align client portfolios with biodiversity impact reduction goals

ACA Group appoints Olson as CEO
24 May 2023 US
Reporter: AST

Governance, risk and compliance adviser ACA Group has appointed former BlackRock senior executive Patrick Olson as chief executive, replacing Shvetank Shah who remains as senior adviser

Apex acquires MJ Hudson data and analytics
23 May 2023 Luxembourg
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Apex Group has announced its acquisition of MJ Hudson’s data and analytics division, subject to regulatory approval, including management company businesses in Luxembourg and Ireland and fiduciary and fund administration units in the Channel Islands

ICMA and LuxSE launch sustainable bonds database
17 May 2023 Luxembourg
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Through the database, users will have access to sustainable finance insights garnered from more than 8700 listed green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds, gathered from more than 2100 issuers

BNP Paribas expands compliance screening monitoring offering
17 May 2023 France
Reporter: Lucy Carter

BNP Paribas Securities Services has expanded its investment compliance screening provisions to include ESG criteria

Suntera Global acquires Carey Commercial
16 May 2023 Guernsey
Reporter: Lucy Carter

Suntera Global has announced its acquisition of boutique fund, corporate and private wealth services firm Carey Commercial Limited, subject to regulatory approval

Demand for pass-through voting from investors fostering the democratisation of investing, finds Broadridge
12 May 2023 UK
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Commenting on the findings, Demi Derem, general manager, international investor communication solutions at Broadridge (pictured), says: “Pass-through voting gives a voice to investment fund holders"

State Street launches carbon asset servicing solution
09 May 2023 United Kingdom
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

By using the Carbon Asset Servicing Solution, clients will be able to incorporate carbon assets into both existing ESG and non-ESG portfolios, leveraging State Street’s back and middle-office capabilities

GMEX launches ZERO13 carbon fintech
04 May 2023 UK
Reporter: Frances Jones

London-based software company GMEX has launched a climate fintech