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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.
Northern Trust Corporation announced that Chairman and CEO, Michael G. O’Grady, and CFO, Jason J. Tyler, will present at the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on June 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The presentation will be available via Northern Trust's website. A replay will be accessible for four weeks post-event. Northern Trust, trading under NTRS, has assets under custody of US$14.8 trillion and assets under management of US$1.4 trillion as of March 31, 2021.
Northern Trust has launched the enhanced Rec Dashboard, a workflow tool designed to improve real-time visibility into trade breaks and reconciliations. This upgrade facilitates better communication between asset managers and fund administration teams while providing data visualization capabilities within the Omnium platform. Clients can expect increased productivity and a more intuitive user experience. Northern Trust, a leader in asset servicing, offers comprehensive solutions for alternative fund managers, managing $14.8 trillion in assets under custody as of March 31, 2021.
Northern Trust has appointed Arthur Hill as Senior Vice President and Head of Product Management for Asset Servicing, based in Chicago. Hill will oversee product strategy and development while leading a global team. He joins from Capgemini, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services and insurance, focusing on transformation and technology initiatives. Hill has previously managed significant projects across the U.S. and UK and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.
The asset servicing division caters to institutional investors worldwide, managing diverse asset classes totaling US$14.8 trillion in custody/administration.
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Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) has finalized its acquisition of Parilux Investment Technology, LLC, initially invested in 2018, bolstering its Front Office Solutions business. This strategic move enhances Northern Trust’s data management capabilities for institutional investors managing complex portfolios. The integration of Parilux's technology with Northern Trust's proprietary systems aims to empower investment teams through improved analytics and data management. This acquisition reflects the growing demand for high-quality data and innovative technology in asset management.
Northern Trust Asset Management has appointed Julie Moret as the global head of sustainable investing and stewardship. In this new position, she will enhance the firm’s sustainable investment strategies and global engagement policies. Moret brings over a decade of experience in integrating ESG factors into investment frameworks, previously serving at Franklin Templeton. President Shundrawn Thomas expressed confidence that Moret’s expertise will strengthen NTAM’s leadership in sustainability, especially as demand for ESG strategies grows among investors.
Northern Trust has introduced the Omnium Event Manager, a web-based tool aimed at asset managers and owners for better management of corporate actions and dividend events. This platform streamlines workflows by replacing manual processes, thus reducing risks and time involved in managing complex portfolios. Key features include an interactive dashboard, automated alerts, and enhanced communication with counterparties. The platform builds on Northern Trust's existing Omnium services, reinforcing its position in asset servicing with over $14.8 trillion in assets under custody and $1.4 trillion in assets under management.
Strong global equity market performance in Q1 2021 benefitted U.S. institutional investment plans, with the median plan in the Northern Trust Universe achieving a 3.3% return. Key drivers included the COVID-19 vaccination rollout and a $1.9 trillion stimulus package. U.S. equities reported a median gain of 7.1%, while fixed income saw negative returns of -2.6%. Public Funds returned 3.2%, Foundations and Endowments 3.8%, while Corporate ERISA plans reported a decline of -1.0%. Northern Trust, managing assets of $14.8 trillion, remains a significant player in wealth management.
Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Ana Nuñez as the new Senior Managing Director of the Private Client Advisory team in the Miami Brickell and Key Biscayne offices. She succeeds Eric Vainder, now Market Executive for Broward County. With over 22 years at Northern Trust, Nuñez has extensive experience in wealth management and has held various leadership roles. Her appointment aims to enhance client service and strategic growth within the firm, which manages $355.4 billion in assets as of March 31, 2021.
The Northern Trust Canada Universe reported flat performance for Canadian pension plans in Q1, with a median return of -0.2%, impacted negatively by rising bond yields. Strong equity returns were offset by falling bond prices, as the Canadian yield curve steepened amid increasing optimism from vaccination progress and favorable economic data. Canadian equities, measured by the S&P/TSX Composite Index, gained 8.1%, led by Health Care and Energy sectors. Conversely, the Canadian fixed income market declined by 5.0%. The Bank of Canada maintained its policy rate at 0.25% and reaffirmed a commitment to keep rates low until 2023.