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N E W S A N A LYS I S
20 Global custodians provided
capital relief by Dodd-Frank
amendment
An amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act was
introduced to ease requirements for smaller
banks. However, three unlikely banks have
benefited too.
22 UCITS 30 years on
Much has changed in the funds industry since
the introduction of UCITS 30 years ago. Global
Custodian takes a look at the next set of
challenges facing UCITS funds.
MARKET REVIEW
24 Third time lucky for China: Now
it’s time to deliver
China’s inclusion into the MSCI Emerging
Markets Index has sparked a wave of
excitement for foreign investors, but how active
will they be as the market opens up and can
the infrastructure handle the incoming trading
volumes?
42 Greece: Economic climate change
Global Custodian looks at how transaction banking,
and in particular, securities servicing, is bearing up as
the present EU-inspired bailout draws to a close.
54 Talk to the bots
Fund administration processes are increasingly being
simplified by artificial intelligence (AI), but will it
impact client interaction?
68 India roundtable: Catalysts to
market growth
In the second part of Global Custodian’s report from
Mumbai, roundtable participants discuss those
specific aspects of market reforms that are likely to
stimulate an increase in investment flows from both
international and domestic sources.
SURVEY
59 India domestic: Buoyant and busy
The domestic custody services market in India is
benefiting from inflows to institutional investment
vehicles, while providers are maintaining their
reputation for impressive levels of service.
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