Analysis
The rise of digital investors
A generation of tech savvy digital investors is on rapid rise with the democratisation of investing. Many asset classes are now available for small amounts of investment. The digitalisation of financial services allows investors to access global capital markets around the clock.
Digital platforms transform China’s fund distribution landscape
Digital wealth platforms powered by big data analytics and artificial intelligence are rocking China’s fund distribution and wealth management market. They have rapidly developed into fund-selling powerhouses. Together with the push for investment advisory services, they have transformed China’s fund distribution landscape by bringing some much-needed diversification and discipline to the industry.
Front-to-back outsourcing: the third wave
Front-to-back outsourcing has become a new battleground for securities services providers in addressing the evolving needs of asset managers. Demand for fast and accurate data is driving outsourcing of front-to-back office operations.
Digital assets custody: too big to ignore
The explosive growth of the crypto market underscores how cryptocurrencies have come a long way from the days where many considered them a scam. Securities services providers are feeling their way into the world of digital assets.
Hong Kong Mandatory Pension Fund: survival of the fittest
The MPF in Hong Kong celebrated its 20th anniversary in December 2020. The system's total assets have hit the HK$1 trillion (US$129 billion) mark and rank among the 30 largest public pension systems in the world. A major digital revamp to the platform will be launched in 2022. Price wars and industry consolidation are likely.
A golden opportunity for foreign custodians in China
Most foreign players’ ability to unlock China's domestic wealth has been unimpressive over the past 20 years. How would it be different this time?
Is the custody industry doomed?
The custody industry is facing new challenges with the advent of fintechs. There are several principles that will help providers remain relevant and prosper.