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RBC Dexia Investor Services is a regular contributor to key industry publications. We are pleased to provide you with access to select feature articles*. For additional information, please contact us.

*Articles prior to 2006 are from our predecessor businesses and can be found in our archives.

PDF  A market that is becoming increasingly sophisticated - June 6, 2008
Funds Industry Review, The Irish Times
Annette Stack talks about the offshore market in Ireland.
Contribution by: Annette Stack

PDF  Career path - June 6, 2008
Funds Industry Review, The Irish Times
A profile of Mark Crossan from RBC Dexia's Dublin office.
Contribution by: Mark Crossan

PDF  RBC Dexia notches up another record year - May 2008
Global Investor
A profile on RBC Dexia's winning performance in the 2008 Global Investor Global Custody Awards.
Contribution by: Rob Wright

PDF  Supporting Client Growth Key to RBC Dexia Strategy - May 2008
Asia Asset Management
Rob Wright discusses the evolution of RBC Dexia’s transfer agency capabilities.
Contribution by: Rob Wright

PDF  Looking to the future - May 1, 2008
International Securities Finance (European Supplement)
These are transformational times for the securities lending industry. The winners will be those providers who adapt quickest to their clients’ changing needs.
Contribution by: Oliver Madden

PDF  Global Custody - The Continuing Race to Evolve - May 2008
Global Investor
Kate Homewood explores the implications and opportunities associated with the continuing globalization of the custody industry.
Contribution by: Kate Homewood

PDF  Luxembourg a Gateway to Asia - April 2008
The Fund Business
Simon Shapland explains why global asset managers need to take a fresh approach to fund sales if they want to win in Asia.
Contribution by: Simon Shapland

PDF  Taking the long view on outsourcing - March 2008
FT Mandate
A roundtable debate on trends and challenges in the area of outsourcing.
Contribution by: Tim Wood

PDF  ISJ Panel Debate - Securities Lending - March 2008
Investor Services Journal
A panel of industry experts discusses some of the trends, issues and challenges in the area of securities lending today.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson

PDF  The safest route to exciting markets - March 2008
Investor Services Journal
An examination of the potential risks and rewards associated with securities lending in Asia.
Contribution by: Mark Fieldhouse

PDF  Eastern Promise - March 3, 2008
Financial Times
Global asset managers need a fresh approach to fund distribution in Asia.
Contribution by: Simon Shapland

PDF  The safest route to exciting markets - March 2008
ISF Magazine
Lending in Asia offers beneficial owners substantial rewards but also the potential for increased risk.
Contribution by: Mark Fieldhouse

PDF  Not Just Custody - February 2008
Benefits Canada
Benefits Canada's annual custody report examines how custodians are responding with cutting-edge technology and value-added services as pension funds move into more sophisticated investment strategies.
Contribution by: José Placido

PDF  Northern Exposure - February 2008
International Custody & Fund Administration
In ICFA magazine’s annual review of the Canadian market, RBC Dexia CEO José Placido discusses trends, developments and opportunities for the institutional investor services industry.
Contribution by: José Placido

PDF  A new model for fund distribution in Asia - January 2008
Global Investor
Global asset managers need to take a fresh approach to fund sales if they want to win in Asia.
Contribution by: Simon Shapland

PDF  The Emerging Asian Model of Fund Distribution - January/February 2008
FTSE Global Markets
Global asset managers need to adopt a fresh approach if they want to succeed in Asia.
Contribution by: Simon Shapland

PDF  Du travail de fonds - January 2008
La Voix
Jean-Michel Loehr, CEO of RBC Dexia Investor Services Bank, discusses RBC Dexia’s growth and achievements in 2007.
Contribution by: Jean-Michel Loehr

PDF  Transatlantisches Bundnis mit Erfolg - January 2008
d’Wort
Jean-Michel Loehr, CEO of RBC Dexia Investor Services Bank, discusses two years of successful growth at RBC Dexia.
Contribution by: Jean-Michel Loehr

PDF  Building a new model for fund distribution in Asia - January 2008
The Fund Business
Simon Shapland explains why global asset managers need to take a fresh approach to fund sales if they want to succeed in Asia.
Contribution by: Simon Shapland

PDF  Change of Tactics the Way to Woo Asia - December/January 2008
FT Mandate
Global asset managers need to take a fresh approach to fund sales if they want to win in Asia, explains Simon Shapland.
Contribution by: Simon Shapland

PDF  Getting Noticed: The Value Play of 130/30 Strategies - November/December 2007
FTSE Global Markets
The rising level of investor interest is leading some to posit that 130/30 investing could have the makings of a new investment paradigm rather than just a passing fad.
Contribution by: Brad Taylor

PDF  The rising tide of long/short funds - October/December 2007
The Trade
Mark Fieldhouse explains why custodians are well-positioned to meet the challenges of servicing 130/30 funds.
Contribution by: Mark Fieldhouse

PDF  Building it Up - November 2007
Investor Services Journal
A booming economy has allowed the Spanish capital markets sector to experience significant growth and the country has invested in its infrastructure accordingly.
Contribution by: José Maria Alonso-Gamo

PDF  Partnering up to generate alpha - October 2007
FT Mandate
Absolute return strategies have proven effective at generating alpha, but as institutional money continues to fuel this sector, the continued growth is imposing new risks and responsibilities on hedge fund managers.
Contribution by: José Santamaria

PDF  Faciliter la transition - October 2007
Avantages
A look at the integral role technology plays in helping custodians meet the increasingly complex needs of pension plan sponsors.
Contribution by: Francois Bouchy-Picon

PDF  Slow merger brings profit and growth - October 2007
Financial Times
A profile of the joint venture that created RBC Dexia.
Contribution by: Rob Wright

PDF  The Traditional Fund Manager's Guide to Servicing Alternative Funds - October 2007
The Fund Business
A panel discussion focusing on what traditional fund management companies need to consider when launching an alternative fund range.
Contribution by: Brad Taylor

PDF  Preparing for Generation ‘Y’ - September/October 2007
FTSE Global Markets
A thought leadership report examining a number of issues related to the impact of ‘Generation Y’ in the fund management industry.
Contribution by: Emma Crabtree, Peter Fairweather, Eric Mansuy, Scott McLaren and Rob Wright

PDF  Differentiating Growth and Value - September 2007
Benefits & Pensions Monitor
This article explores methods plan sponsors can use evaluate management styles of their investment managers.
Contribution by: Lawrence Lim

PDF  Alternatives in the hunt for alpha - September 2007
Global Investor
The never-ending search for alpha has given birth to new strategies and alternative asset classes.
Contribution by: Olivier Laurent

PDF  Absolute Risk - September 2007
The Trade
Hedge funds must tackle administration capacity and operational risks head on if the current level of growth in the industry is to be sustained.
Contribution by: José Santamaria

PDF  Opportunities and Challenges of REIFS - September 2007
Fund Alternatives Intelligence Magazine
Robert Manderscheid examines some of the reasons investors are warming to the attractions of Luxembourg's real estate investment funds.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid

PDF  Real Estate Funds Come of Age - September 2007
Global Investor
Robert Manderscheid describes how Luxembourg has created a positive regulatory environment for real estate investment.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid

PDF  Coming of Age - October 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
A look at the positive regulatory environment for real estate investment in Luxembourg.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid

PDF  Quality of Client Service - September 2007
Financial i
The quest for client service excellence in the investor services industry.
Contribution by: Annie Blouin

PDF  At Your Service - August 2007
Hedge Funds Review
Ireland's hedge fund administration community continues to add to the suite of services available to clients.
Contribution by: Peter Heaps

PDF  Managing the Supply Chain for Hedge Funds - August 2007
Funds Europe
Blair McPherson explains how the securities lending market has risen to the challenge of meeting hedge fund demand.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson

PDF  Chasing Alpha - August 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
The growing convergence of investment styles will lead to a requirement for higher processing standards.
Contribution by: José Santamaria

PDF  On the Hunt for Alpha - July/August 2007
Global Investor
José Santamaria explores how the convergence of investment styles will help elevate processing standards throughout the industry.
Contribution by: José Santamaria

PDF  European Hot Property - July-August 2007
FT Mandate
Luxembourg’s taxation status makes it an ideal jurisdiction from which institutional investors can enter Europe’s real estate investment fund market, explains RBC Dexia’s Robert Manderscheid.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid

PDF  Ireland needs to act to safeguard its position - July 2007
Finance Dublin
Peter Heaps examines some of the steps Dublin might take to help reinforce its position as one of Europe's top fund administration centre's.
Contribution by: Peter Heaps

PDF  Managing The Supply Chain for Hedge Funds - June/July 2007
The Trade News
A look at how the securities lending industry has responded to the challenge of growing demand from hedge funds.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson

PDF  Tooling Up For The Move To Globalization - June 2007
FT Mandate
As the fund administration industry faces an increasingly global focus, how can providers keep pace with demands for technology, talent retention and good service? This is the central issue addressed by this roundtable panel.
Contribution by: Tim Wood

PDF  Managing The Supply Chain for Hedge Funds - June 2007
ISF Magazine
Blair McPherson describes how the securities lending market has risen to the challenge of meeting hedge fund demand.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson

PDF  At Your Service - June 2007
Hedge Funds Review
A roundtable discussion on the most pressing issues facing the fund administration industry today.
Contribution by: José Santamaria

PDF  David's Struggle In A Goliath World - June 2007
FT Mandate
A look at some of the key challenges being experienced by both hedge funds and fund administration as the industry continues to grow and evolve.
Contribution by: José Santamaria and Simon Shapland

PDF  Luxembourg Funds Industry Panel Debate - June 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
The stellar growth of the Luxembourg funds industry continues as the Grand Duchy expands its service offering. A panel of local experts debates the issues it faces in this feature article.
Contribution by: Jose Luis Velasco

PDF  Breaking New Ground - June 2007
The Fund Business
A look at how growing client needs are creating new challenges for fund administrators.
Contribution by: John Lockbaum

PDF  IFSC companies celebrate 10 successful years - June 2007
Finance Dublin
A photograph from an event commemorating RBC Dexia’s 10 years of successful business in their Dublin office.

PDF  Why Offshore to Dublin - June 2007
The Fund Business
Peter Heaps of RBC Dexia looks at the benefits of Dublin as an offshore fund administration centre.
Contribution by: Peter Heaps

PDF  Raising the Stakes - June 2007
Financial i
Blair McPherson explains how custodians are rising to the challenge when it comes to servicing the needs of hedge funds.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson

PDF  Offshore to Dublin - June 2007
Business & Finance Magazine
Peter Heaps of RBC Dexia illustrates the many reasons why Dublin is a popular and thriving business offshore centre.
By: Peter Heaps

PDF  Living in interesting times - May 2007
ISF Magazine
Securities lending is facing a shake-up in the wake of Basel II. Blair McPherson explains some of the key challenges and opportunities.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson

PDF  Into the New Frontier - May 2007
The Fund Business
This article examines how specialist administrators are responding to clients’ growing use of alternative investments.
Contribution by: John Lockbaum

PDF  A Fund of their Own - May 2007
Benefits Canada
As plan sponsors find themselves managing both defined benefit and defined contribution plans, they are taking steps to consolidate them under one investment structure.
By: Annie Blouin

PDF  Toronto Hedge Fund Services 2007 - May 2007
Hedgeweek Special Report
In this special report on hedge fund services in Toronto, Brad Taylor discusses how RBC Dexia is assisting clients with the transition to alternative investing strategies.
By: Brad Taylor

PDF  Anatomy of a Successful Joint Venture – April 2007
Financial Services Research
Well into the second year of its joint venture, RBC Dexia has impressed both its clients and the marketplace. CEO José Placido shares his insights on the journey thus far and provides a glimpse into what the future might hold.
Contribution by: José Placido

PDF  Size is no handicap in race to be best - March 5, 2007
Financial News
An examination of the results of the 2007 R&M Global Custody survey.
By: Richard Greensted and James Rutter

PDF  It All Comes Back to a Matter of Evolution - March 2007
FT Mandate
RBC Dexia's Tim Wood participates in a panel discussion about what it takes to make investment operations outsourcing deals successful.
By: Tim Wood

PDF  Signed... – March 2007
Global Investor
RBC Dexia CEO José Placido shares his thoughts on the elements required for a successful joint venture.
By: José Placido

PDF  Managing Risk and Return in Asian Securities Lending – March 2007
ISF Magazine
Blair McPherson examines the risks and rewards of securities lending in the booming Asian market.
By: Blair McPherson

PDF  The Lender Agenda – March 2007
ISF Magazine
According to Fred Francis, beneficial owners are faced with some great new securities lending opportunities today.
By: Fred Francis

PDF  RBC Dexia comes closer to realising its potential – March 12, 2007
Financial News
Custody industry expert Richard Greensted reflects on the success of RBC Dexia's first year of operations and the company's ambitious plans for the future.
By: Richard Greensted

PDF  Golden Years - February 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
This article recollects some of the major milestones over the past decade in th