All custodian articles
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NewsSwiss BVK to tender custodian mandate to global banks despite security concerns
The fund says it’s in the best interest of its members to maintain access to the global custody market, citing competitive pricing, service quality, and innovation
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NewsSwiss pension funds unmoved by political scrutiny of US banks
Erratic or aggressive behaviour by US government poses investment risk for Swiss pension funds dealing with increasing market volatility, says Complementa
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s historic deal on €500bn fund
Plus: German Association of Actuaries (DAV) warns industry not to lose sight of pension reform; Switzerland’s custodian mandates
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NewsPublica stands by JP Morgan as custodian, amid potential political risk
The Swiss pension fund is not considering reviewing the bank’s custodian mandate
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NewsJP Morgan’s custodian mandate with BVK raises security risk concerns
BVK has deliberately opted to mandate the branch of US bank JP Morgan in Geneva, which is subject to Swiss law and regulated by FINMA
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NewsCompenswiss fears US retaliation if State Street is stripped of custodian mandate
‘There is a risk that the US could retaliate against Switzerland,’ says Eric Breval, Compenswiss director
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NewsSouth Yorkshire Pensions Authority appoints Northern Trust as custodian
The appointment marks ‘significant step’ in enhancing the security of SYPA’s £11bn investment assets
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NewsBlackRock equity funds didn’t vote on US companies for almost 10 years
BlackRock ‘immediately notified affected clients, apologised and rectified the issue’, the firm said
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NewsCompenswiss rebuffs security concerns over custodian appointment
The mandate given to State Street does not cover the transfer of assets to a single country or the management of the first pillar’s assets
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NewsSwiss first-pillar custodian mandate award raises security questions
State Street replaces UBS, which ran the contract for 26 years
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NewsNEST picks Northern Trust for admin, custody
Northern Trust will provide key services for NEST’s investment strategy, including custody, asset allocation and rebalancing, and performance measurement
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NewsFaltering investment reports prompt Dutch pension funds to leave Caceis
The pension funds Grolsche Bierbrouwerij and Pensioenfonds Openbare Bibliotheken have appointed Northern Trust as their new custodian
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LD Pensions re-appoints Nykredit, JP Morgan for administration, custody
Danish pension fund says price was key in awarding contracts, as well as quality of services
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FeaturesCustodians will be key as investors move into digital assets
Digital assets may seem to be the latest investment trend, but institutions are taking their time in embracing them. Moving interest to the next level will require not only greater regulation but also a solid network of custodians to provide the required security and protection.
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Global custody for pension schemes – are you paying more than your neighbour?
The landscape for custodians has changed significantly
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Dutch pension fund proposes pooling grandfathered pension rights
PGB’s proposal was introduced in its response to the consultation on the new Dutch pension law, which cements a transition from DB to DC arrangements
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NBIM innovates to stay ahead of falling securities lending margins
Norwegian SWF executed its first peer-to-peer loan deal in 2020, report says
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NewsVER brings in JP Morgan as new global custodian, replacing Danske
Finland’s State Pension Fund says bank is right partner in “exceptional times”
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NewsMandate roundup: Brunel launches global small cap fund
Three managers appointed to mandate of around £300m (€327m)
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NewsUK roundup: LCP, Royal London call for more support in DB transfer advice
Plus: Strathclyde scheme tenders custodian contract; UK confirms pension freedom age rise
