Custody
HSBC will act as the custodian and fund administrator to one of the first UCITS funds to invest in China's Bond Connect scheme.
Fund Administration
Luxembourg and Ireland set to benefit from firms outsourcing in event of hard Brexit.
Securities Finance
Liquidity issues remain a thorn in the side of the securities finance industry even though returns are increasing.
Market Infrastructure
The introduction of regulations such as CSDR, UCITS and AIFMD have led to divisions in asset segregation according to an industry expert.
Market Infrastructure
Required information under the SFTR directive should be included in an annual or half yearly report.
Europe
UK UCITS funds may also be affected by the results of the EU referendum.
Market Infrastructure
While dealing with CSDR, firms are also set to face additional regulatory pressure from UCITS V.
Market Infrastructure
New fund platform launched by Standard Chartered and FundRock Management Company targeting Asian, African and Middle Eastern-based asset managers.
Fund Administration
The latest EC consultation aims to identify barriers for the distribution of investment funds