Societe Generale Securities Services

Societe Generale and Crédit Mutuel Arkéa signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the divestment of Societe Generale Securities Services’ Custody Account-Keeping delegation activity dedicated to the French retail banking segment. This activity covers the management of securities transactions, interest and dividend payments, and the holding of positions in...

As Fineco Asset Management expands its product suite to offer alternative investment funds (AIFs), they required Fund Administration, Depositary and Transfer Agency services for their first Private Equity Fund set up in Ireland, as well as local Transfer Agency services in Italy.

Europe’s urgent push to rearm has shone a light on the continent’s defense companies and their shares.

The geopolitical shift towards the return of force as a structuring element of international relations did not begin with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, it finally made it understandable to Europeans, who are painfully emerging from denial.

Europe today stands at a pivotal moment in its post-war history.

Europe’s financial markets remain divided by post-trade fragmentation. At Euroclear, we believe that an optimal market structure should provide seamless connectivity across the member states. It should support rather than stifle local infrastructure while also promoting innovation and supporting financial stability. It is only through openness, fair...

By 2050, 68%* of the global population will reside in urban areas. Cities are set to become pivotal drivers of success—or failure—in key contemporary transitions (environmental, digital, energy and social), as rapid urbanisation, climate change, aging infrastructure and social inequalities converge to strain the systems on which urban life depends.

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, client experience is shaped by both routine interactions and significant moments that influence trust, satisfaction, and enduring relationships. At Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), we view these key moments—such as onboarding, adapting offers and services in response to market shifts, or ensuring compliance...

Traditionally, private market investments were the domain of institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, due to the complexity and scale of these investments. Additionally, regulatory boundaries prohibited non-institutional investors from directly investing in private market assets, leaving them with the option to invest indirectly...

Democratisation of Private Equity... a wonderful expression that testifies to the broadening of the typology of investors in unlisted assets.

Private markets have been a prime focus of institutional investors for several years. However, there is now a growing desire, particularly within Europe, to widen its access to a broader array of investors.