Clearstream, the leading post-trade services provider, has partnered with Standard Chartered to facilitate the inclusion of United Arab Emirates (UAE) domiciled funds on its Vestima platform.

This collaboration ensures seamless end-to-end fund processing and execution while maintaining compliance with recent regulatory updates from the Securities and Commodity Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates.

The partnership extends enhanced custodial support to Standard Chartered for the custody and execution of UAE domiciled funds and expands investment opportunities for retail clients through Clearstream’s Vestima platform enabling them to efficiently invest in UAE domiciled funds.

Neil Wise, Chief Commercial Officer for Clearstream Fund Services, stated, “We are excited to be part of Standard Chartered’s United Arab Emirates retail fund launch. This successful collaboration exemplifies our commitment to fostering partnerships and delivering market solutions. Through Vestima, custodians can continue to support local funds, contributing to the growth of the fund business in the UAE while adhering to regulatory standards.”

Owen Young, Managing Director and Regional Head of Wealth Management for Africa, the Middle East and Europe at Standard Chartered, stated: “At Standard Chartered, we are committed to supporting our clients’ financial goals and aspirations. Through this successful collaboration with Clearstream, we are able to offer locally domiciled funds to our retail customers in the UAE and deliver on our promise to provide innovative and best-in-class investment solutions that cater to clients’ diverse needs while supporting the UAE government’s vision of making the country a global financial hub.”

Source: Clearstream