Running a ‘Simpler, Smarter, Safer’ Firm amid Digital and Operational Disruption

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By Abdul Sheikh

March 2020

When it comes to investing across borders, maintaining a best-in-class operating model is central to the success of any financial services firm - but that’s only part of the picture. A sound strategy, an eye for risk management, and a company’s culture—especially its people—are just as important in the long term.

In Canada and globally, ensuring these elements complement each other is key as digitization continues to disrupt the banking world. Disruption is healthy: It gets us out of our comfort zones and makes us conscious of the competitive landscape, especially as organizations continue to move toward connection, digitization and technology. From internal processes and employee education, to vendor management, businesses are expected to remain vigilant and work to continuously improve the controls and security measures in place to protect themselves and adapt to the rapid technological advancements. Persisting through the tide of digital disruption reminds us that we must continuously innovate and evolve so that we can best support our clients.

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Vice President, Head of Custody and Pension Services, CIBC Mellon




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CIBC Mellon is a Canadian company exclusively focused on the investment servicing needs of Canadian institutional investors and international institutional investors into Canada. Founded in 1996, CIBC Mellon is 50-50 jointly owned by The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC Mellon's investment servicing solutions for institutions and corporations are provided in close collaboration with our parent companies, and include custody, multicurrency accounting, fund administration, recordkeeping, pension services, exchange-traded fund services, securities lending services, foreign exchange processing and settlement, and treasury services.

As at September 30, 2024, CIBC Mellon had more than C$2.9 trillion of assets under administration on behalf of banks, pension funds, investment funds, corporations, governments, insurance companies, foreign insurance trusts, foundations and global financial institutions whose clients invest in Canada. CIBC Mellon is part of the BNY network, which as at September 30, 2024 had US$52.1 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY trade-marks, and is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company.

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