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The middle office has played a crucial, yet often underappreciated role in investment banking operations. This article explains how the middle office is evolving and explores with the reader how AI and automation are driving its transformation. Click here to read the article: https://lnkd.in/e8WfaZBd

S&P Global Ratings recently hosted a webinar, "Corporate Japan’s Cross-Border Funding Enhance Financial Flexibility," focusing on the drivers, credit implications, and the relationship between corporates and domestic banks. The presentation highlights that Japanese corporations are increasingly turning to overseas markets for funding, a trend driven by strategic global expansion, unfavorable domestic funding dynamics, and the inherent limits of the Japanese bond market. This diversification is seen as a positive factor supporting the financial flexibility and credit profiles of Japanese issuers. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG https://lnkd.in/g9ETJrqP

Our latest piece in The Business Times explores how embedded finance is becoming a critical growth lever for Southeast Asia's platform economy. More than 70 million MSMEs form the backbone of Southeast Asia's economy, and for many, embedded finance may be their only practical channel to access working capital and financial services. The shift we're seeing: 🔄 Financial services within existing workflows – Businesses can pay invoices, get short-term loans, or send money overseas without logging into separate banking platforms 🎯 Targeted solutions over broad offerings – Successful platforms start by addressing specific pain points like cash flow gaps or cross-border payments 🤝 Compliance-ready infrastructure – Partnering with licensed providers removes ambiguity around critical aspects like anti-money laundering and risk management Our CEO KAI QIU shared, "embedded finance is more than a technical integration – it's a strategic shift. Done thoughtfully, it can create a mutually reinforcing cycle: As your customers grow, so does the value and resilience of your own platform." Read the full article, link in comments. #EmpoweringMSMEs #SMEBanking #Fintech

📝In the September edition of our UK regulatory update, we provide a roundup of the latest news and publications from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) covering:   ✔️Regulatory vision outlined to support fintech innovation and growth ✔️Key issues flagged in IFPR compliance and reporting ✔️Market abuse risks and control weaknesses highlighted in corporate finance firms ✔️Consumer investment priorities detailed under the five-year strategy.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezK3A3_k

Scaling across borders isn’t just about opening a new entity , it’s about designing the operating system for your business. The right structure reduces risk, protects margins, and earns trust from banks, regulators, and investors. Here are five essentials that form the foundation of any successful international structure: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Choosing locations that align with your business model, regulatory landscape, and long-term funding goals. 𝐓𝐚𝐱-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Building decision-making frameworks and intercompany flows that support growth and minimise inefficiencies. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: Creating holding models, share classes, and documentation that stand up to due diligence. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Meeting local reporting, management, and registration requirements to avoid penalties and setbacks. 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Designing entities that clear KYC/KYB quickly and integrate seamlessly with payment providers for global operations. When these pieces work together, international expansion becomes less about risk , and more about readiness. If you’re planning to enter new markets, start by reviewing your structure. The right foundation today can save months of delays and build the credibility you’ll need tomorrow. #CorporateStructuring #GlobalExpansion #InternationalTax #RegulatoryCompliance #CrossBorderBusiness #FintechGrowth

Great coverage of Broadridge by the SCMP in Hong Kong! See comments from our CEO Tim Gokey about the critical role of corporate governance in financial markets, and Broadridge’s important role in providing continuous trust in the process, and the responsibility we have to innovate and transform how investors globally can participate in governance.

🚀 The World Bank Treasury (IBRD • IDA) and ICMA Webinar:  Generative AI & Data Standards to Optimise Operational Efficiency in Capital Markets Post-trade processes in capital markets are often complex, involving multiple stakeholders, manual interventions, and fragmented data. But what if new technologies could simplify and standardize this landscape? Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the The World Bank Treasury (IBRD • IDA) and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) to discuss how generative AI and structured data standards can enhance post-trade efficiency in fixed income securities. We’ll dive into the World Bank Treasury’s recently announced Project SHASTRA — Shaping Capital Markets by Enabling a Single Source of Truth for All — and explore how it leverages ICMA’s Bond Data Taxonomy to create digital copies of securities terms and improve interoperability across the market. Speakers include: Isha Asalla, Data Scientist, Treasury Asset & Liability Operations, The World Bank Rahul Gupta, Financial Officer, Treasury Asset & Liability Operations, The World Bank Emma Thomas, Associate, FinTech & Digitalisation, ICMA 🗓️ Date: 18 November 2025 🕒 Time: 14.30 - 15.30 GMT 💻 Free and open to all – register here: https://lnkd.in/eJsheHCp Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how technology and collaboration can reshape post-trade operations for a more efficient and transparent capital market. #WorldBankTreasury #ICMA #FinTech #GenerativeAI #CapitalMarkets #PostTrade #StructuredData #BondDataTaxonomy #ProjectSHASTRA

Asia’s wealth landscape is changing fast and financial intermediaries are at the center of it. Julius Baer highlights how independent advisory models are gaining ground as clients in the region seek more flexibility and personalisation. Technology and regulation are reshaping how value is delivered, but also creating big opportunities for those who adapt quickly. A good reminder that in wealth management, as in any industry, entrepreneurial thinking and agility remain key advantages. 🔗 Read more here: https://ow.ly/RgUx30sQKc9 #JuliusBaer #Intermediaries #wealthmanagement #Asia

Deutsche Bank just earned APAC M&A House of the Year 2024 and Europe's Best Investment Bank 2025. Their interviews now test whether you can navigate real complexity: structuring A$24 billion cross-border deals, processing 10,000 SWIFT messages daily, or identifying beneficial ownership through 5-layer offshore structures. ◾ These 50+ questions reflect Deutsche Bank's actual operations across their winning divisions - from the Blackstone-AirTrunk deal that set industry benchmarks to their Autobahn FX platform processing millions of transactions per second. ▪️Investment Banking Analyst - Structure cross-border M&A across FIRB, CFIUS, and EU regulations while optimizing tax efficiency 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnsrSUpA ▪️Business Analyst - Balance regulatory deadlines (MiFID II, Basel IV) with agile delivery across Deutsche Bank's Three Lines of Defense 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNWP4ggD ▪️KYC Specialist - Apply FATF guidelines to verify beneficial ownership when 15 shareholders span multiple jurisdictions 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNewaB6W ▪️Operations Analyst - Maintain 99.9% accuracy processing trade finance while applying UCP 600 Article 14 compliance standards 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsPmF8Vz ▪️Software Engineer - Build trading systems handling 5M+ transactions/second with <100 microsecond latency using Java and TypeScript 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFSAgzPS 😎 Master Deutsche Bank's award-winning interview standards: https://lnkd.in/gPRen5pv #DeutscheBankCulture #InvestmentBankingCareers #MandAExcellence #TradeFinanceJobs #KYCSpecialist #RegulatoryCompliance #CrossBorderDeals #TradingTechnology #BankingCareers #FinancialRegulation #APACBanking #EuropeanFinance #CareerGrowth

UBS Tightens Client Scrutiny in Singapore, Hong Kong: Swiss banking giant UBS is reportedly tightening scrutiny of client funds in Singapore and Hong Kong, in collaboration with Deloitte and KPMG. #UBS #antimoneylaundering