All Securities Services articles – Page 4
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Securities lending: Why bond lending is surging
Bonds have become more lucrative and important in securities lending
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Blockchain: Fintech’s double-edged sword
Blockchain may be useful but the transparency it provides may cause problems
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Securities Services: The search for the next big product
The potential of data has been seriously underestimated by securities services providers and the race is on to find more innovative ways of using it
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NewsUK roundup: Longevity changes 'could cut £310bn from liabilities'
Tough summer ahead for FTSE 100 schemes, Brunel launches custody/admin search, Monsanto’s £100m buy-in
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NewsGerman roundup: pension reform, custodians
Parliament finishes first reading of BRSG; new BVI statistics on custodians
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Country ReportFriday people roundup: APG creates chief fiduciary officer position
New department created by the Netherlands’ biggest pension manager
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NewsUK roundup: LAPFF, Aberdeen, PPF, BlackRock, LPP
LAPF warns Sky not to undervalue company as it considers bid from 21st Century Fox
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NewsNational LGPS framework targets State Street replacement and more [updated]
Local authorities gearing up to seek performance, cost-monitoring services
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NewsDanish pension funds voice worry about falling bond liquidity
Danish bankers, securities dealers propose steps to improve situation
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Settlement: A pan-European platform
Anthony Harrington looks at the introduction of the Europe-wide Target-2 Securities settlement engine for securities transactions
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Securities lending squeezed
Anthony Harrington discusses the effects of the Basel III capital adequacy regulations on the securities lending business
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Regulation: Scrutiny pushing up costs
The securities services industry is finally experiencing a respite from a decade-long regulatory onslaught which has increased costs for all participants
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Securities Services: Blockchain - A beginner’s guide
Think you understand and grasp the concept of blockchain technology? Prepare to be surprised as we explain the theory and potential uses within securities services
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Innovation: State Street's Beacon Project
State Street is digitising every aspect of its financial services business through its Beacon Project. Is it the model for others to follow?
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NewsDerivatives rules could force pension funds into 'fire sales' – PGGM
Dutch fund manager also expresses concerns over mandatory central clearing
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NewsESMA predicts cost, speed benefits from increased use of ledgers
European supervisor weighs impact of ledgers, similar to use of blockchain to verify Bitcoin transactions
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NewsUK roundup: Docklands Light Railway Pension Scheme, TPR, Serco, ABI, SGSS
Pensions regulator intervenes to secure £37m funding for pension scheme deficit
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Securities Services: Tougher times for providers
Securities services providers are having to raise their game in response to demands of clients who face both increasing regulatory pressures and a low-yield environment
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Beyond Excel spreadsheets
Pension funds are increasingly turning to custodians for help in dealing with the complexities of investing in illiquid alternatives asset classes
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T2S: What happens next?
It will be some time before it becomes clear whether the Target2Securities platform will streamline cross-border transactions or spark unintended consequences with layers of national and international regulations
