CACEIS

CACEIS’s main activity is the provision of financial services specialized in asset management and custodian banking. CACEIS offers a comprehensive range of products and services for asset management companies, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, corporations, and other financial institutions. Its main services include securities custody, fund administration, liability management, custodian banking services, clearing, securities financing, as well as reporting and risk management solutions.CACEIS primarily targets the institutional market, including asset managers, institutional investors, and large corporations, in France and internationally. The company supports its clients in securing, optimizing, and enhancing the value of their financial operations and assets.

History of CACEIS and key stages of its development

CACEIS (Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Investor Services) is a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group, specializing in financial services for asset management companies and institutional investors. The company was created in 2005, following the merger of the custody and fund administration activities of Crédit Agricole and the Banque Populaire group, marking the emergence of a major asset servicing player in Europe.

Key stages of its development:

• 2005: Creation of CACEIS, resulting from the merger of the custody activities of Crédit Agricole and Banque Populaire.
• 2010s: International development with a strengthened presence in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.
• Acquisitions and partnerships: CACEIS consolidated its position through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, notably in the investment fund and asset management sectors.
• Innovation and digitalization: Launch of digital solutions such as the OLIS client portal, and integration of artificial intelligence via the IA Factory to optimize operational efficiency and enhance the client experience.
• 2023-2025: CACEIS supports the tokenization of funds, in partnership with Amundi, and develops innovative solutions for the daily valuation of private debt funds.
• 2026: Launch of the medium-term strategic plan “CACEIS 2028,” aimed at strengthening growth, innovation, and digital transformation.

Products and services: CACEIS offers a comprehensive range of services: execution, clearing, foreign exchange, securities lending and borrowing, asset custody, depositary bank, fund administration, distribution support, middle-office solutions, and issuer services. The company is also a leader in the private equity, real estate, and ETF markets.

Key figures: As of December 31, 2024, CACEIS manages nearly €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration.

Awards: CACEIS has received several awards, including “Custodian of the Year” for Europe and Latin America, highlighting its operational excellence and capacity for innovation.

Current challenges: CACEIS continues its digital transformation, notably with the “Follow-the-Sun” model for continuous data availability, and is committed to social responsibility and regulatory compliance.

For more information, visit the official website: www.caceis.com/fr

CACEIS is a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group, specializing in financial services for asset management companies and institutional investors. The group was created in 2005 following the merger of the asset custody activities of Crédit Agricole and Caisse d’Épargne.

Founder:
CACEIS does not have an identified individual founder, as it is an institutional creation resulting from the merger of the activities of several major French banks, mainly Crédit Agricole and Caisse d’Épargne.

Main members of the management team (2026):

• Jean-Pierre Michalowski – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Philippe Renard – Deputy CEO in charge of Support Functions
• The executive committee also includes other members, whose complete and updated list is available on the Governance page of the official CACEIS website.

For more details on governance and the management team, see the official page: CACEIS Governance