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Northern Trust Corporation reports developments across wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking for institutions, corporations, affluent families and individuals. News about Northern Trust commonly covers client mandates for global custody, securities lending, fund administration, depositary services, investment operations outsourcing and accounting services, including work with public retirement systems and ETF platforms.
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Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) will provide outsourced trading solutions for New Silk Road Investment Pte , a Singapore-based investment manager. New Silk Road selected Northern Trust to address cross-border trading challenges in North America. The transition to T+1 settlement in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada poses challenges for Asia-based asset managers, prompting many to outsource trading functions. Northern Trust's Integrated Trading Solutions (ITS) platform offers comprehensive trading expertise in equities, fixed income, derivatives, and ETFs, aiming to lower costs, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency for asset owners and managers.
Cornerstone FTM, a financial technology investment fund, has chosen Northern Trust and Equity Data Science (EDS) for Research Management System and Portfolio Construction solutions. This collaboration signifies the growth of Northern Trust's Investment Data Science product suite, with IDS doubling its client base in the last 12 months. The partnership aims to enhance investment processes through automation and data-driven tools.
Northern Trust has been awarded Best Private Bank in the US for Digital Wealth Planning and Best Digital Innovator of the Year in the US by the Financial Times and PWM's Wealth Tech Awards. The recognition showcases Northern Trust's success in enhancing client experiences through technology innovations. With a focus on client and advisor needs, Northern Trust has implemented new patented technology, improved speed-to-market, and deployed high-performing teams to transform the wealth management experience.
In the first quarter of 2024, global equity markets saw significant gains as investors bet on a 'soft landing' and upcoming interest rate cuts. The Northern Trust Universe reported solid returns for institutional asset owners, with a 3.7% median return for plans over $100 million. The Northern Trust Foundation and Endowment (F&E) universe had a 3.9% return, while the Public Funds universe saw a 3.5% return and the Corporate (ERISA) universe had a 1.2% return. Large cap stocks outperformed small caps, with the US Equity Program universe returning 9.6%. However, the US Fixed Income program saw a -0.2% return due to rising bond yields. Foundations & Endowments had impressive one-, three-, and five-year returns at 12.3%, 5.0%, and 8.6%, with a median private equity allocation at 22.9%. Public Funds also showed strong returns, while the ERISA plan universe lagged behind with a 1.2% return and large US Fixed Income allocation.
Canadian Pension Plans achieved a median return of 2.5% in the first quarter of 2024, driven by macro-economic factors such as inflation. Despite concerns over interest rates, the equity markets saw significant gains, with U.S. equity markets performing exceptionally well. However, the bond market faced challenges due to mixed data, resulting in negative returns. The Northern Trust Canada Universe tracked the performance of Canadian institutional defined benefit plans, showcasing the resilience of the Canadian pension system.
Asset managers are focusing on quality and accuracy of products to enhance the investor experience and drive distribution growth. Northern Trust's survey of 300 managers shows a shift in priorities towards quality and accuracy, targeted distribution strategies, and better data management. While controlling costs remains a concern, the emphasis is on meeting diverse investor needs and adapting to changing demographics. Managers are increasingly looking to outsource non-core activities like securities finance and data management to cope with data challenges.
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