Private markets are evolving rapidly as tokenization reshapes how investors access, trade, and manage private equity assets. While the U.S. continues to explore regulatory clarity, Europe has already moved from theory to practice offering valuable lessons for institutional investors seeking efficiency, transparency, and new…

State Street explores the rise of active ETFs, regulatory shifts, retail investor growth, and how Luxembourg and Ireland are shaping the ETF landscape in Europe.

In this expert-led session, learn how to establish and scale a new fund in Luxembourg, Europe’s leading hub for fund distribution and cross-border structuring.

On September 17, 2025, the SEC approved generic listing standards for spot commodity- and digital asset-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) proposed by Cboe BZX, Nasdaq, and NYSE Arca.

In this interview, State Street shares insights on how modern technology, real-time data and seamless onboarding are transforming investor experiences. From re-entering the United Kingdom (UK) market to preparing for blockchain integration, the focus is on future-ready infrastructure and consistent service across…

In this expert-led session, Apex Group’s John Bohan is joined by Andrea Kelly (PwC), Fionán Breathnach, and Catriona Cole (Matheson) to explore Ireland’s unique position as a global hub for fund domiciliation and distribution.

REGISTER NOW: The Future of Transfer Agency: The Path to Operational Efficiency for Managers and Leaders in the UK

Fragmented operations, rising costs, and regulatory pressure—the challenges facing transfer agency operations in the UK are clear. The good news? So are the opportunities. Join industry experts from State…

Beth Duggan, Associate General Counsel, shares lessons from the battlefield of liability management exercises, which can help to inform a robust legal due diligence process.

Digital assets have reached institutional scale, but many professional investors still lack clear implementation guidance. Risk assessment, regulatory positioning, and practical allocation strategies remain key concerns.

Over $200bn was allegedly plundered from Bangladesh during Sheikh Hasina's time as prime minister.

In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive and General Counsel at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to learn more about the LBMA’s role in the global gold and precious metals industries.

Will investors reset, recalibrate, or retreat from net zero in 2025? Listen to Man Group's Jason Mitchell discuss with Professor Tom Gosling, London School of Economics, about how to think about the exits among climate initiatives; what the future of net zero commitments could look like; and why, investors—despite their…

Industry experts Shmuel Menahem, Dominik Becker, and Bhaskar Dasgupta unpack the strategic advantages of Luxembourg for fund structuring and capital raising in Europe. From regulatory insights to allocator preferences, here are the key takeaways.

The Middle East is fast becoming one of the most important regions for global capital and fund services. Structural reforms, government-driven transformation, and a long-term vision for economic diversification are reshaping the financial services landscape. At the same time, a rising focus on high-quality living standards and…

S&P DJI’s Maya Beyhan and S&P Global Sustainable’s Patil Mesrobian join the CFA Institute’s Jeanette Tawk for a closer look at the expanding toolkit for assessing potential energy transition risks and opportunities.

Chinese money launderers are facilitating the fentanyl epidemic and helping international drug traffickers, like Mexican cartels and the Italian mafia, launder the proceeds of crime. The FT investigates the connection between capital flight from China and global organised crime.

Scott discusses AI’s potential long term impact on a range of industries, productivity, regulation, energy & Microsoft's wider strategy.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), including generative techniques, are revolutionizing the financial services sector. While they present incredible opportunities, they also come with inherent risks. Aaron Johnson, Federal Housing Finance Agency Senior Examiner guided financial professionals through…

The EU is trying to curb tech leaders' dominance of the digital marketplace with the Digital Markets Act, which it began enforcing in March. The aim is to improve consumer choice and open up markets for European startups to flourish. But, as the FT’s Javier Espinoza explains, while the legislation is already having an…

The FT investigates the mystery owners behind gambling brands that sponsor top flight football clubs, uncovering a global network of shell companies and 'front' organisations.