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Delivering efficiency and simplicity in a more demanding market

In partnership with BNP Paribas Securities Services

BNP Paribas is adapting to the evolving needs of asset owners and managers with the required infrastructure, data connectivity and the latest technology/tools to meet a new investment reality – also reflecting an innovative mind-set that secured awards from AsianInvestor in 2022 for ‘Asset Service Provider of the Year’ and ‘Best Bank for Cross-border Custody’.

Delivering efficiency and simplicity in a more demanding market

How using LEIs can help prevent another financial crisis

Matthew Stauffer, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

Nov 6, 2018

Investors that use legal entity identifiers can help regulators prevent counterparty risks. But the Asian take-up has been low to date, says the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.

How using LEIs can help prevent another financial crisis

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Asset Management Awards Day 3: the top asset servicers

The Editors

Apr 8, 2018

AsianInvestor reveals the winning custodians, index provider, law firm, auditor and compliance adviser in the latest batch of its annual Asset Management awards.

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Asset Management Awards: request for pitches (part 1)

The Editors

Jan 22, 2018

AsianInvestor is pleased to announce its Asset Management Awards for 2018. Today we start with asset services – here is everything you need to know.

Asset Management Awards: request for pitches (part 1)

Blockchain faces obstacles to gain investing acceptance

Indira Vergis

Jan 10, 2018

The distributed ledger technology has the potential to upend traditional custody and settlement. But it must overcome some sizeable challenges if it is to achieve this potential.

Blockchain faces obstacles to gain investing acceptance

SFC proposals “may drive” fund launches to Singapore

Richard Newell

Nov 28, 2016

More industry experts are voicing concerns about Hong Kong's planned fund manager conduct rules, saying the city risks losing business to its main rival.

SFC proposals “may drive” fund launches to Singapore

HK disclosure proposals tipped to harm local funds industry

Richard Newell

Nov 24, 2016

Code of conduct changes planned by the Securities and Futures Commission would raise the barrier to entry for alternative asset managers, say industry experts.

HK disclosure proposals tipped to harm local funds industry

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BNP Paribas Securities Services harnesses its cross-border expertise in Asia Pacific

Co-published

Jun 6, 2016

The award-winning European bank continues to grow in partnership with its Asia Pacific clients as the region’s markets experience a rapid transformation.

BNP Paribas Securities Services harnesses its cross-border expertise in Asia Pacific

First State Super to insource more, broaden allocation

Richard Newell

Mar 9, 2016

The Australian pension fund aims to internalise more investment and expand its active asset allocation programme. It has hired a new custodian and fund admin provider as part of this plan.

First State Super to insource more, broaden allocation

BNP Paribas replaces Asia head of securities services

Joe Marsh

Jan 4, 2016

The French firm sees Lawrence Au step down after nearly six years in the role and take on a transitional post as part of his retirement plan.

BNP Paribas replaces Asia head of securities services

Northern Trust appoints Greater China head

Richard Newell

Mar 25, 2015

Michael Wu's appointment as head of Greater China will see him take charge of both the asset management and asset servicing divisions of Northern’s business in the region.

Northern Trust appoints Greater China head

HSBC targets Chinese insurers for custody growth

Bernadette Tio

Mar 5, 2015

HSBC Securities Services is to use its new custody licence to win business from Chinese insurers, but it has been warned the fiercely competitive domestic market will be tough for any foreign bank to crack.

HSBC targets Chinese insurers for custody growth