Category: Institutional

The historic transaction took place on emsTradepoint, the natural gas settlement and matching platform operated by Transpower New Zealand.  The firm said the milestone introduces a new layer of flexibility and risk management for market participants, offering a vital tool to navigate an evolving energy landscape. The inaugural deal, which was developed in collaboration with…

Launched in February 2021, CONNEQTOR is a Request for Quote (RFQ) platform designed to improve liquidity in Japan’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) market.  It enables investors to request quotes from multiple market makers simultaneously at no additional cost, supporting faster and more cost-efficient execution of trades. Through BTIG, institutional investors and financial institutions trading TSE-listed ETFs…

The agreement is expected to see State Street deliver fund accounting, administration and custody services, deepening a relationship that dates back to the 1990s.  The firms have collaborated across multiple mandates, including support for Columbia Threadneedle’s acquisition of BMO Financial Group’s EMEA Asset Management business in 2021. As part of the expanded mandate, more than…

The firm explained that the new feature is designed to provide clients with greater transparency and intelligence across collateral operations by leveraging anonymised peer data and key performance indicators. The tool is said to allow users to analyse transaction volumes, asset allocation, repo rates and other metrics in order to identify trends, uncover opportunities and…

The firm said on Wednesday that the products span agricultural commodities, energy, metals and freight, and are listed on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange, the Dalian Commodity Exchange and the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange.  The initiative follows Marex’s approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to act as an Overseas Intermediary. Marex said demand for these…

The bank said its new direct payment rails provide “high transaction speed and a scalable platform,” designed to reduce the number of transaction hops compared with the common PSP-driven model.  The integration aims to boost success rates while simplifying reconciliation for merchants. Through a single connection to Deutsche Bank’s Merchant Solutions platform, clients gain access…

Developed by the firm’s Data, Analytics & Innovation team, the tools aim to combine advanced technology with Citi Wealth’s personalised client service model.  Advisor Insights is said to provide bankers and advisors with a customised dashboard carrying timely messages on market developments, portfolios and current events, including commentary from Citi Wealth’s Chief Investment Office. AskWealth,…