Euroclear hires HSBC’s Atkinson for key global client role
Atkinson's move follows that of ex-colleague Sebastien Danloy from HSBC, who Global Custodian revealed earlier this week will join as chief business officer in September.
Atkinson's move follows that of ex-colleague Sebastien Danloy from HSBC, who Global Custodian revealed earlier this week will join as chief business officer in September.
This milestone makes Korean government debt Euroclearable, enabling KTBs and MSBs to be settled via the Euroclearable link, which allows international investors efficient post-trade access to the market.
The new facility will be integrated within Euroclear’s tri-party platform.
The executive, formerly interim CEO, has held various positions within Euroclear and previously served as chief risk and compliance officer at the Euroclear DTCC joint initiative, DTCC-Euroclear Global Collateral.
As the second annual Leaders in Custody Asia awards draw near on 9 May, Global Custodian delves into the nominees for the Asset Servicing Partnership of the Year category – featuring BNY Mellon partnering with HKMA, DBS Bank collaborating with Euroclear, Deutsche Bank and CIMB, and a tie-up between Digital Asset and HKEX.
Through technology integration, the two organisations aim to simplify subscription and administration processes for iCapital funds, enhancing operational efficiency and investor experience.
A Luxembourg bank has enhanced its fund management operations by appointing Euroclear FundsPlace as its fund manager.
With the expansion, Euroclear Bank will be able to boost operational efficiencies for market users and streamline collateral management.
Urbain will replace Lieve Mostrey, who has led Euroclear as chief executive since 2017.
Proactive engagement from Euroclear behind the improvement “not observed in other European markets”, said AFME.