Global Perspectives
Providing you with a broad range of market insights that are shaping the securities services sector.

UCITS: The Bridge to Europe for Asian Managers
25 November 2021
Global investor demand for exposure to Asian assets is high and Asian asset managers are increasingly using UCITS as a vehicle to satisfy it. However, this is not without its challenges, especially for managers unfamiliar with local market practice and the nuances of investor preferences outside Asia.
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Kuwait’s Market Development Program and ‘Net Settlement’ trade mechanism implementation - MENATalks
21 April 2021
After the successful inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index last November, Kuwait is continuing its ambitious Market Development Program with the implementation of the new “Net Settlement” trade mechanism.
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Middle Office Outsourcing
29 December 2020
Middle office outsourcing is gaining traction globally. Learn more about how HSBC can help you transition to a more efficient and sustainable operating model.
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The transformation of Securities Services amidst disruption
7 October 2020
One of the biggest opportunities to transform our industry lies in digitisation and automation. Here we explore the impact of Distributed Ledger Technology and emerging technologies on Financial Market Infrastructure with an Asian perspective.
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Middle Office Outsourcing in Asia
20 August 2020
The rise of Middle Office outsourcing in Asia. Middle office outsourcing is still in its infancy in many Asian markets, but it has been growing here as asset managers recognise the benefits in cost, managing risk, easing regulatory burden, and gaining access to up-to-date technologies.
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HSBC Webinar: Fund Distribution and Global Transfer Agency post COVID-19
5 August 2020
Listen to our webinar replay where we examine the trends as asset managers seek to deal with the wide-scale industry transformation being driven by increased competitive rivalry in the form of passive management, regulatory oversight, individualisation of savings, “digital revolution” and a post COVID-19 landscape.
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Asset Pooling for Insurers – Time for Asia to jump in?
9 April 2020
Asset pooling has been one of the biggest trends for European Insurers over the last few years. This paper explores the reasons behind this, the potential opportunities in Asia and what insurers may need to consider.
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Agents of change in a hyper-connected ecosystem
16 March 2020
Transfer agents are continuing to be a vital component in the fund industry with technology playing a key role.
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2020 Key trends to watch in Corporate Banking
2 December 2019
While new technologies such as DLT and AI offer enormous promise, it is critical banks do not ignore emergent risks such as cyber-crime.
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The European Securitisation market... A year of challenges and opportunities
8 October 2019
HSBC Issuer Services' report highlights key evolutions in the European securitisation market which has seen tremendous change and challenges in 2019. Which key trends have shaped the market?
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#HSBCescrow… Did you know?
8 October 2019
Did you know an escrow is not a standard bank account?
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