As institutional investors face heightened diligence in evaluating client needs, analyzing market activity and keeping pace with regulatory requirements, they’re adjusting their operating models to respond to two data management challenges: data integrity and systems, and cybersecurity and operational resiliency.

As part of our content series that delves into how official institutions are tackling data complexities, we’ve partnered with Operational Risk Consulting to explore the importance of investing in advanced technology solutions and upgrading existing systems to effectively manage data and build operational resilience.

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Cryptocurrencies have attracted widespread interest among private investors and even some hedge funds as a vehicle for speculation.

But what’s their role in a portfolio — growth engine or diversifier? We explore the potential role of bitcoin in multi-asset portfolios based on their track record for diversifying stocks (or not) over the last nine years. We consider the various features of diversification: monthly versus multi-year horizons, during up versus down markets, and on average versus specific periods in time. The case has yet to be made for bitcoin as an equity hedge, though it may be heading in that direction. The key for investors is to combine their preferences for risk mitigation and upside potential with bitcoin’s expected diversification and return properties to determine their optimal allocation.

The 10 Actions demonstrate our intentional focus on the changes we must make internally and externally to bring about a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, community and industry.

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Given the interconnectivity between repo markets, monetary policy and macroeconomic trends, we want to help you stay up to date on what’s happening in the market with a specific focus on the rapidly growing sponsored segment. With views on recent market trends and what to expect in the future, our quarterly briefs give you the insight you need to unlock the benefits of centrally cleared repo.

Highlights from this quarter:

•    Market moving themes in Q2 continued to be focused around excess cash piled up in the short-term markets •    FICC sponsored cash provider balances saw a $60B decrease on the quarter as rates were pinned at zero and collateral was scarce •    The RRP saw a meteoric rise to $990B as the quarter came to a close with 90 counterparties using the facility •    Despite the Fed hiking the rate on IOER and the RRP, the money markets are still faced with a massive mismatch of...

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NEW YORK, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Esteemed CISO Board of Judges of the CISOs Top 100 CISOs (C100) Recognition, a first of its kind honor given by CISOs Connect™, today announced the winners of the award which commends the preeminent security leaders across the United States. CISOs Connect is an exclusive CISO-only membership community of Security Current.

Although explorer Ferdinand Magellan is said to be among the first to circumnavigate the globe, he certainly was not the last. Navigating a ship around the world has made the bucket lists of many avid sailors and fans of the sport and sea.

Since helping to launch the industry’s first ETF in 1993, we’ve built a scalable global platform and experienced local teams to support your growing ETF servicing needs, from basket creation and trading to performance analytics. As the only global provider servicing all major ETF markets,* we work with issuers, active managers and market entrants to enable successful outcomes.

*ETFGI Global Insights Report, March 31, 2021

State Street is setting up a new division focused on digital finance to include services for crypto, central bank digital currency, blockchain, and tokenization, the company said Thursday. State Street has $40.3 trillion in assets under custody or administration and manages $3.6 trillion in assets through State Street Global Advisors. 

The new division, called State Street Digital and comprised of 425 professionals, will address the needs of an increasing client base, which saw a 300 percent growth in investments in cryptocurrency from February to April, the company said. State Street's move gives digital currencies an additional mark of institutional credibility. 

“This is important to asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, pension plans, endowments, and foundations,” said Nadine Chakar, who is leading the new division. “This is going to change everything that we do. We are working with asset managers in the same way...

I have many fond memories of enjoying the amazing celebration that is Pride in New York City; attending parades and marches, and seeing friends and colleagues draped in a rainbow of color in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Yet, after more than half a century of Pride parades, some people may ask if we still need such celebrations. My answer? You bet we do!

The origins of Pride stem from oppression, a lack of representation, and an inability for every person to feel accepted and safe in their own home or community. The first-ever Pride parade took place in New York on June 28, 1970 exactly one year after the Stonewall Uprising. At that time, being gay was illegal in many places, including the United States. And, while strides toward inclusivity have been made,  today there are still 71 countries where being part of the LGBTQ+ community is illegal. In 11 countries, it is punishable by death.*

For years, Pride events have been used as a way to...

Since helping to launch the industry’s first ETF in 1993, we’ve built a scalable global platform and experienced local teams to support your growing ETF servicing needs, from basket creation and trading to performance analytics. As the only global provider servicing all major ETF markets,* we work with issuers, active managers and market entrants to enable successful outcomes.

*ETFGI Global Insights Report, March 31, 2021

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