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[ C O N T E N T S ] IN THIS ISSUE: 28 Custody’s big crypto moment The safeguarding of cryptocurrencies by custodian banks is the only way institutional investors throughout the world can begin their journey with the digital assets. So will custodians step up to the plate? 36 How custodians learned to stop worrying and love the FinTechs More and more FinTech firms are now entering the securities services space hoping to disrupt the industry, but in response, the incumbents have been planning behind the scenes. 48 SFTR: Get ready for a rough ride When it comes to the complex reporting of securities financing transactions, market participants need to be ready as the deadline approaches for this previously lightly-regulated activity. 34 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Interview: Margaret Harwood-Jones In March Global Custodian awarded Margaret Harwood-Jones, global head of securities services at Standard Chartered, the coveted Lifetime Achievement award. We take a look over her illustrious time within the securities services industry. REGULARS 6 INSIDE VIEW | Jonathan Watkins 8 NEWS AND PEOPLE MOVES 13 UPDATES 82 OUTSIDE VIEW | Joe Parsons 77 Mutual Fund Administration Survey The 2018 Mutual Fund Administration survey focuses on North American providers, but from next year, its scope will be expanded. Summer 2018 globalcustodian.com 3