State Street appointed global securities lending agent for REST
10 June 2011 Sydney
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State Street Corporation has been appointed global securities lending agent to REST Industry Super, Australia鈥檚 largest industry superannuation fund by membership.
The appointment follows the announcement in January this year of a long-term superannuation servicing agreement between State Street and REST Industry Super which includes custody, fund accounting and complex tax services.
Ian Martin, senior vice president, head of Global Services, South East Asia, Asia Pacific/head of Global Markets, Australia & New Zealand, said the appointment was a significant milestone for State Street in Australia and demonstrated the group鈥檚 ability to work together to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.
鈥淪tate Street is committed to growing its business to service the needs of Australia鈥檚 $1.3 trillion superannuation fund sector, and we are pleased to be able to offer this extra level of assistance to REST, along with the initial services announced five months ago,鈥� he said.
Francesco Squillacioti, State Street鈥檚 Asia Pacific regional business director, securities finance, said: 鈥溌槎勾� lending is an area where funds with extensive domestic and global holdings require specific support and technical expertise. State Street is consistently recognised in this area for its industry-leading, comprehensive and innovative solutions for clients.鈥�
The appointment follows the announcement in January this year of a long-term superannuation servicing agreement between State Street and REST Industry Super which includes custody, fund accounting and complex tax services.
Ian Martin, senior vice president, head of Global Services, South East Asia, Asia Pacific/head of Global Markets, Australia & New Zealand, said the appointment was a significant milestone for State Street in Australia and demonstrated the group鈥檚 ability to work together to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.
鈥淪tate Street is committed to growing its business to service the needs of Australia鈥檚 $1.3 trillion superannuation fund sector, and we are pleased to be able to offer this extra level of assistance to REST, along with the initial services announced five months ago,鈥� he said.
Francesco Squillacioti, State Street鈥檚 Asia Pacific regional business director, securities finance, said: 鈥溌槎勾� lending is an area where funds with extensive domestic and global holdings require specific support and technical expertise. State Street is consistently recognised in this area for its industry-leading, comprehensive and innovative solutions for clients.鈥�
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