Carmakers are seeking alternative sources of rare earth minerals for magnets, since China’s decision in April to curb the export of their monopolistic supply. The tit for tat between the Chinese and the US caused by the tariff war has choked the auto industry. Beijing controls approximately 90% of the …
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CIBC Mellon, our winner in North America and Canada, continues to refine its comprehensive asset-servicing business model, emphasizing innovation, process efficiency, and exceptional client service. Jointly owned by Bank of New York Mellon and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC Mellon leverages CIBC’s local knowledge in the Canadian market with …
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BNP Paribas continues to build on its exceptional securities-services franchise through internal initiatives and partnerships that leverage technology for growth across its platform. With this progress, the bank is recognized as our regional winner for Western Europe. In the region, BNP Paribas is also our country winner in Belgium, France, …
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On the African continent, regional winner Standard Bank continues to enhance its business model to better support its extensive franchise with robust systems and capabilities. The bank’s Investor Services division operates the largest sub-custody network in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning 16 countries. Rato de Mendonça, Group Head Financial Institutions & Investor …
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Our winner for the Middle East, Standard Chartered, continues to drive its regional expansion with ongoing technology investment and product innovation. The bank strives for an enhanced client experience using a simplified approach aligned with its global standard for client service. It accomplishes this through its robust custody platform, SeCCuRe, …
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Regional winner Standard Chartered operates an outstanding franchise in Asia-Pacific. The bank’s comprehensive service offerings span 13 countries. High levels of service and an expanding range of asset classes for institutional investors have led to strong growth in assets under custody from existing clients and new mandates in these markets. …
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Providing a complete range of services and a robust securities-services infrastructure, Citi Latin America operates the most extensive custody franchise in the region, with a presence in seven countries. Significant operational synergies exist through Citi’s custody system in these markets, providing service consistency throughout the post-trade lifecycle. The platform can …
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UniCredit continues to demonstrate industry leadership in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through an extensive franchise that offers comprehensive services and deep local-market knowledge. The bank’s client-centric approach emphasizes tailored post-trade solutions, process efficiency through high levels of automation, strong operational risk management, and market advocacy to address new regulations. …
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Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will permit foreigners to buy and own property in designated zones, reversing longstanding restrictions to attract more foreign investment. Approved in July, the new “Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis” opens the door for global investors, banks, and institutions to back the …
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In a country better known for political instability—seven elections in three years—Bulgaria’s formal invitation to join the Eurozone in January 2026 marks a major turning point. For Dimitar Radev, celebrating a decade as governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, it’s the culmination of years of economic discipline and reform. “Membership …
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