FEATURE
Breaking the waves
A controversial new funds regime aimed at the hedge fund community has injected new life into the Channel Islands funds industry. Kris Devasabai reports
Empire in ruins
Crippling cash outflows have highlighted the need for major structural reform of the Italian asset management industry. Kris Devasabai reports on the long term prospects for fund services providers
A call to arms
As the battle between global funds jurisdictions intensifies, Malta is staking its claim as a world class contender. Jason Conway reports.
Eastern promises
While many Central and Eastern European markets would be the first to admit investment and development are badly needed, local financial drives are creating some major new opportunities
The master class
Dark global economic clouds have failed to dent business enthusiasm in a highly successful Irish funds market geared for growth. Jason Conway reports
The show must go on
While Sub-Saharan Africa enjoys more than its fair share of troubles, custodians operating within the region continue to find genuine grounds for optimism. JASON CONWAY reports
A place in the sun
Despite concerns over a populist budget, international bankers remain bullish about domestic prospects in India, writes Nadine Marroushi
Winds of change
As regional market infrastructures fall under new focus, the highly competitive Nordic custody sector is bracing itself to meet the potential challenges and opportunities ahead. Jason Conway reports
The French connection
French asset servicing banks are pursuing an ambitious strategy of global expansion in uncertain market conditions, writes Kris Devasabai
Hot prospects
The dynamic Asian finance centres of Singapore and Hong Kong are attracting a new wave of fund servicing specialists as investors bid to capitalize on regional growth prospects. Jason Conway reports
High rise
The Japanese financial industry has seen huge changes in recent years with mixed economic results. But, as Martin D Clark reports, this remains a market of immense significance for asset servicing companies
Islands in the stream
The advantages of doing business in Jersey and Guernsey are creating a huge groundswell of support for funds activity in the Channel Islands. Kris Devasabai reports
The state of play
Against a recent backdrop of market volatility and consolidation the long established US custody sector offers a surprising degree of new opportunties for committed service providers. Jason Conway reports
Northern lights
As the vibrant Nordic custody sector enters the latest stage in its development, Jason Conway reports on the key opportunities and threats facing the market
Olympian heights
Ambitions are riding high among Greek agent banks determined to improve efficiency and deliver world class service to clients. Kris Devasabai reports
A driving force
With the German investment market at a key stage in its development, Kris Devasabai reports on the latest moves by asset servicing providers targeting the country
The master class
An evolving Swiss securities market holds rich potential for committed asset servicing providers. Jason Conway reports on the development of a European investment powerhouse
Under pressure
Italian asset managers struggling with lacklustre growth should investigate outsourcing opportunities, writes Kris Devasabai
A winning formula
As a truly world class funds centre, Ireland continues to fight for global supremacy in an ever more complex international market. Jason Conway reports
Into the blue
Bermuda enjoys a well earned reputation as a blue chip asset servicing centre. Here, Kris Devasabai reports on the latest industry developments
Rock solid
As the competition between European fund centres intensifies, Malta is staking its claim as a location of choice for investment professionals. Jason Conway reports
Trade winds
Hong Kong and Singapore share a well deserved reputation as key regional financial centres. Here, Kris Devasabai examines the latest business moves in both cities
London calling
The dynamic UK investment market continues to offer serious potential to committed service providers. Kris Devasabai reports on recent developments
Northern lights
While often overshadowed by its US neighbour, the Canadian custody market continues to hold strong business potential for service providers. Jason Conway reports
The master class
While Europe transforms its asset servicing industry the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg continue to offer strong, distinctive business potential of their own. Jason Conway reports
A fine vintage
The largest French custodians are formulating strategies aimed at European dominance, writes Kris Devasabai
New frontiers
The US fund services market may be mature, but there is still plenty of room for innovation and creative thinking. Kris Devasabai reports
At the crossroads
Turkey has endured a troubled start to 2006, but underlying economic and financial prospects remain surprisingly strong. Kris Devasabai reports
Celtic rangers
Irish fund industry growth continues apace. But, as Jason Conway reports, the architects behind the success of the business are far from complacent
Leading lights
A nation buoyed by its successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics is also witnessing a marked improvement in financial sector fortunes. Kris Devasabai reports
Athena rising
While securities market development in Greece has encountered some turbulent moments, the sheer ambition of the institutions it supports continues to impress. Kris Devasabai reports
La Dolce Vita
Despite growing domestic economic uncertainty in Italy, these are exciting times for the local asset servicing community. Jason Conway reports from Milan
Smooth operators
Bermuda enjoys a distinct reputation as a world class asset servicing and insurance centre. Here, Jason Conway reports on recent industry developments
Neon knights
Amid wider market transition, the Japanese securities industry looks set to cast off the shackles which have hindered its modernisation drive. Jason Conway reports
Like clockwork
The Swiss banking sector is currently enjoying the fruits of economic success and the prospects for its custodians look increasingly bright. Kris Devasabai reports from Geneva and Zurich
Going for goal
As Germany prepares for the 2006 World Cup amidst a growing sense of economic renaissance, Jason Conway reports on the current business mood among custody providers
Spanish magic
The ongoing Spanish financial renaissance is creating a raft of new opportunties and challenges for local custody providers. Kris Devasabai reports from Madrid
Northern lights
Amid growing competition, Nordic custodians are devising distinctive strategies they hope will bring future success. Kris Devasabai reports
Wizards of Oz
One of the most sophisticated investment markets in the world, Australia offers no shortage of business opportunties for custody providers. Kris Devasabai reports
State of the nation
Despite its undoubted maturity, the US custody market continues to present strong opportunties for a range of service providers. Jason Conway reports
