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03 Welcome message | Jonathan Watkins‘ Short-term’ optimism around‘ long-term’ projects
06 NEWS ROUND-UP 07 PEOPLE MOVES 10 UPDATES
20 NEWS REVIEW | State Street agrees deal to acquire Mizuho Group’ s global custody business
82 FINAL THOUGHTS | Chris Lemmon
‘ Big four’ custodians post record revenues in 2024 as infrastructure upgrades bear fruit
AWARDS
16 Leaders in Custody London
Global Custodian reveals shortlists for on 15 May 2025 in London
22 Leaders in Custody Asia
Global Custodian reveals shortlists for on 29 May 2025 in Singapore
IN DEPTH
28 US regulatory shake-up signals new era for digital assets
As the new US administration takes bold steps to reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets, the US financial services industry sits poised for transformative change.
36 Why the Middle East is an untapped oasis for custodians
The Middle East is no longer just a rising market – it ' s a melting pot of opportunity for custodians, with sovereign wealth funds managing trillions, capital markets booming and economic diversification in motion. From recordbreaking IPOs to a surge in alternative investments, Sophia Thomson examines how the custody industry is evolving in the region – and why success depends on tailor-made solutions and lasting relationships built on trust.
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