Jon Watkins is a journalist who writes for Global Custodian, a publication focused on the securities services industry. His articles cover a range of topics including industry news, executive appointments, fund administration, and market trends. Jon's work has also been featured in The TRADE News.
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Jon Watkins predominantly covers the business, finance, and legal aspects of the securities services industry. His focus on private sector announcements and press releases indicates a preference for news directly from financial institutions or related organizations.
Given his coverage patterns, Jon is likely to be responsive to pitches that offer exclusive insights into executive appointments at major financial institutions, analysis of trends in securities services or fund administration, and reports on regulatory changes impacting this sector.
The geographic focus of Jon's reporting is not explicitly stated; however, considering the global nature of financial markets and institutional business activities he covers, international perspectives related to key players in the industry could also be relevant.
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Executive had most recently been global head of institutional sales within HSBC's markets and securities services business as part of decade with the bank.
When you're expecting, it can be the most exciting AND stressful times for a couple. What can make it worst, is when you're expecting and your partner is never home.
By: Jon Watkins
Challenger switched from previous custodian Citi to opt for State Street's full front-to-back servicing suite.
By: Jon Watkins
The acquisition will enhance BNY's capabilities across the entire managed account ecosystem as its head of asset servicing Emily Portney tells Global Custodian that asset management clients see this as an ‘enormous area of expansion' that is crying out for traditional servicing.
What did Joe do to Alyssa's bathroom?! Jon & Chantel can help you and your dating life each and every weekday at 7:30!
The perception of time is pretty crazy. It's already been 50 years since 1974 . . . which was a pretty busy year for movies.
By: Jon Watkins
This year's survey awards categories cover Prime Brokerage along with Hedge Fund, Private Equity and Exchange-Traded Fund Administration honours, as well as North American and Latin American Sub-Custody.
Wait…were they ever more than a team?! This is how a company retreat can go seriously wrong. Jon and Chantel catch the cheaters every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30am!
By: Jon Watkins
It has been quite a year for DTCC fronting the grand scale industry switch to T+1 in the US, while also readying for the upcoming US Treasury clearing and preparing itself for a digital future. We spoke with DTCC's chief executive, Frank La Salla – who has been at the helm for two years after a decorated tenure at BNY – about a year to remember for the market infrastructure giant.
By: Jon Watkins
Shortlist includes honours for client deals, acquisitions, new projects, partnerships and initiatives across fund services, along with our annual ‘One to Watch’ and technology vendor accolades.
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