Janus Henderson awards mandate to BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas' Securities Services business has been awarded a long-term strategic mandate with Janus Henderson to provide a wide range of fund and market and financing services across Australia, the UK, France and Luxembourg.

The mandate is an extension of BNP Paribas' relationship with Janus Henderson and will leverage the bank's capabilities, including those of its Global Markets business, to support Janus Henderson's strategic ambitions.

BNP Paribas said after a competitive tendering process, it was appointed to help enhance operational efficiencies across regions, and to support Janus Henderson's front-to-back target operating model transformation.

Through the new mandate, Securities Services at BNP Paribas offers fund accounting for Janus Henderson's open-ended funds and investment trusts in Europe and Asia-Pacific, alongside depositary, custody, cash and FX services.

BNP Paribas said Janus Henderson will also benefit from its integrated bank model through the selected services provided by the Global Markets business.

Janus Henderson deputy chief operating officer Panos Nikopolitidis said BNP Paribas has been a trusted partner to Janus Henderson for more than two decades.

"This renewed mandate reflects both the strength of that relationship and our shared ambition for the future. As we continue to evolve our global operating model, it is important that we work with partners who can support us across regions with scale, resilience, and deep market expertise," Nikopolitidis said.

"We look forward to building on our long-standing collaboration with BNP Paribas as we execute our strategic priorities and continue to serve our clients globally."

BNP Paribas head of asset managers and asset owners client lines for Securities Services Arnaud Claudon added: "We are delighted to expand our trusted partnership with Janus Henderson, a valued client since 2002, by providing a comprehensive suite of services across multiple locations."

"Harnessing the expertise of our Securities Services and Global Markets businesses, we are able to offer Janus Henderson a unique and integrated solution that goes beyond asset servicing, driving their business forward and supporting their ambitious plans."