BNP Paribas appointed by Insignia Financial as its custodian in Australia

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BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, a leading global custodian with USD 15.0 trillion in assets under custody[1], has been appointed by Insignia Financial, one of Australia’s pre-eminent wealth managers, to provide custody and administration services.

This strategic mandate with Insignia Financial, which holds AUD 319.6 billion funds under management and administration[2], further strengthens the position of BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business in the Australian market.

Insignia Financial, an ASX 200 company providing clients with superannuation, wrap platforms, financial advice and asset management, will benefit from the comprehensive suite of integrated solutions and multi-local expertise of BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, together with the financial strength of the BNP Paribas Group.

The service offer will cover Insignia Financial’s MLC and OnePath businesses, with the transitions to be finalised in 2025.

Kirk Newey, General Manager, Fund Accounting and Operations, Insignia Financial, commented: “As part of Insignia Financial’s simplification strategy, we undertook a review of our custody and related services arrangements.

“Following an extensive tender process, we chose BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business. We look forward to working with BNP Paribas to deliver improved efficiencies and scale benefits to our members.”

Patrick Colle, Head of Securities Services and Chairman of Financial Institutions Coverage, BNP Paribas, stated: “It is a great pride for us to support Insignia Financial in its long-term scalability strategy. We are determined to put the full strengths of our integrated model, on-the-ground expertise, and digital leadership at the service of Insignia Financial’s ambitions for growth.”

[1] As of 30 September 2024. Source: BNP Paribas’ Securities Services website
[2] As of 30 September 2024. Source: Insignia Financial website

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Media Contacts

Securities Services at BNP Paribas
Vivian Lai, Global Media Relations and External Communications Manager
vivian.lai@uk.bnpparibas.com     

+44 (0) 7350 433 306

Insignia Financial
Natalie Hasapaki, Manager, Corporate Affairs
natalie.hasapaki@insigniafinancial.com.au    

+61 404 921 041

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About Securities Services at BNP Paribas (securities.cib.bnpparibas)

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business is a leading global custodian providing multi-asset post-trade and asset servicing solutions to buy-side and sell-side market participants, corporates, and issuers. With a global reach covering 90+ markets, its custody network is one of the most extensive in the industry, enabling clients to maximise their investment opportunities worldwide. As a pillar of BNP Paribas’ diversified banking model, Securities Services provides asset servicing solutions that are closely integrated with the first-class services of the Group’s other business lines, in particular those of Global Banking and Global Markets. As of 30 September 2024, Securities Services had USD 15.0 trillion in assets under custody, USD 3.0 trillion in assets under administration and 9,197 funds administered.

About Insignia Financial (https://www.insigniafinancial.com.au/)

With origins dating back to 1846, today Insignia Financial is a leading Australian wealth manager. Insignia Financial provides financial advice, superannuation, wrap platforms and asset management services to members, financial advisers and corporate employers.

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