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Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a financial services company in the commercial banking and broader finance sector, focusing on wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services for corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. The NTRS news feed highlights how the firm’s global platform, institutional relationships and wealth capabilities evolve over time.
News about Northern Trust often covers mandates and client wins with institutional asset owners and investment managers. Recent announcements include expanded global custody and investment operations roles for pension providers, new middle office and investment operations outsourcing appointments, and asset servicing mandates for multi-asset fund ranges. These items illustrate how Northern Trust supports pensions, endowments and other asset owners across custody, fund administration, middle office and currency management.
Coverage also features asset management developments, such as Northern Trust Asset Management’s direct indexing solutions for ultra-high-net-worth portfolios, its views on global investment outlooks, and its role as a global investment manager. These stories provide insight into how the firm approaches capital markets research, portfolio construction, risk management and tax-aware investing.
Investors and observers will also find corporate and leadership updates, including leadership appointments within asset servicing and wealth management, and information on earnings webcasts and conference calls. Banking-related news, such as changes to the company’s prime rate, appears alongside broader commentary on economic conditions and asset class views from Northern Trust Asset Management.
By following NTRS news, readers can track how Northern Trust engages with institutional and wealth clients, how it positions its asset servicing and asset management capabilities, and how management communicates its perspective on markets and the company’s strategic priorities. This page aggregates these updates in one place for convenient ongoing monitoring.
50 South Capital Advisors has appointed Kodee Furst as Director in its private equity group, enhancing their capacities in North Dakota's private capital ecosystem. Furst will focus on sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments while participating in fundraising and portfolio management. Her extensive experience with entrepreneurs and in the oil and gas industry positions her well for this role. Notably, Northern Trust, a significant player in financial services, wholly owns 50 South Capital. This move is aimed at identifying promising private capital opportunities.
Northern Trust's Capital Market Assumptions Report projects a global economic growth of 2.9% over the next five years, with annualized inflation expected at 1.7%. The firm anticipates low interest rates leading to modest returns, forecasting a 4.6% annualized return for global equities, reflecting a 0.3 percentage-point decrease from the previous year. Key insights suggest a reversion to mediocrity in growth and persistent 'stuckflation' as inflation remains below central bank targets. The report indicates that technology will continue to influence inflationary pressures, and central banks will maintain accommodative policies.
Northern Trust has appointed Rick Fernandez as president of the Washington, D.C. market and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Region Leadership Team. With 19 years at Northern Trust, he will oversee wealth management operations in Washington, Virginia, and Maryland, focusing on delivering holistic advice and superior client service. His experience includes working with high-net-worth families and closely-held businesses. Northern Trust ranks among the top 10 U.S. wealth managers, boasting $371.1 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021.
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has appointed Leon Stavrou as the head of its business in Australia and New Zealand, effective October 1, 2021. Stavrou, who has over 20 years of experience in the asset servicing sector, previously managed operations in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. He succeeds Angelo Calvitto, who now leads Northern Trust in Asia Pacific. The company, the second largest custodian in the Australian market, has over 200 employees in Sydney and Melbourne, providing tailored asset servicing solutions to institutional clients.
Northern Trust has appointed Adam Kerbis as a Senior Vice President and Banking Relationship Advisor in its Commercial Banking team based in Chicago. Kerbis, with over 10 years of commercial banking experience, will focus on expanding the family-owned beverage client base by customizing financial solutions. He previously served as a vice president at Wells Fargo Bank. Northern Trust is recognized as a top wealth manager, with $371.1 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021.
Northern Trust announced that Wealth Management President Steve Fradkin and CFO Jason J. Tyler will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. (CT). The presentation will be available via Northern Trust's website. A replay will be accessible for about four weeks post-event. As of June 30, 2021, Northern Trust manages assets worth US$1.5 trillion and has US$15.7 trillion in assets under custody.
Wellteq Digital Health has signed a 5-year Master Services Agreement with Northern Trust Corporation to provide wellness solutions. This partnership aims to enhance employee health and reduce costs related to absenteeism and healthcare. Wellteq's platform, which includes personalized wellness and digital coaching, will initially support Northern Trust's Asia Pacific teams in Q3 2021. The wellness industry is projected to exceed US $90 billion annually by 2026, highlighting the growing demand for health services in the workplace.
U.S. institutional plan sponsors achieved notable investment gains in Q2 2021, largely driven by strong equity market performance amid rising Covid-19 vaccination rates. The median return in the Northern Trust Universe was 6.0%, marking the fifth-best quarterly performance in a decade. Corporate ERISA plans led with a 6.2% return, while Public Funds lagged at 5.6%. Key drivers included federal infrastructure spending proposals and robust technology sector returns. The U.S. equity allocation for ERISA plans stood at 24.1%, with fixed income at 42.9%.
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The second quarter of 2021 saw Canadian Pension Plan investment returns increase by 4.1%, driven by strong performance in equities. The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 8.5%, led by Technology, Energy, Real Estate, and Communication Services. U.S. equities returned 6.9%, while international markets and emerging markets also reported positive gains. Despite inflation concerns and volatility, the Canadian and U.S. economies demonstrated recovery, adding jobs and maintaining supportive monetary policies. Northern Trust tracks the performance of Canadian institutional investment plans, reflecting the positive economic climate.