Custody is being transformed from a post-trade utility into strategic market infrastructure. As AI, data, digital assets, faster settlement, cyber risk and real-time cash converge, the winners will be the institutions that can make complexity invisible while giving clients more control, transparency and resilience. In this episode of Future State, Chris Rowland, Head of Custody, Digital and Fund Services Product at State Street discusses how the future of custody is underway and what that means for custodians, investors, and financial markets.

Custody is being transformed from a post-trade utility into strategic market infrastructure. As AI, data, digital assets, faster settlement, cyber risk and real-time cash converge, the winners will be the institutions that can make complexity invisible while giving clients more control, transparency and resilience. In this episode of Future State, Chris Rowland, Head of Custody, Digital and Fund Services Product at State Street discusses how the future of custody is underway and what that means for custodians, investors, and financial markets.

Future State is a bi‑weekly investing podcast focused on the future of asset management, financial markets, and investment innovation. Hosted by Tadhg Young of State Street, the podcast explores how technology, data, and product innovation are reshaping the business of investing.

Each episode features industry leaders and subject‑matter experts discussing the trends that matter most to institutional investors—AI, digital finance, ETFs, alternatives, regulations, operational transformation and more—helping listeners stay informed, competitive, and future‑ready.

Future State is a bi‑weekly investing podcast focused on the future of asset management, financial markets, and investment innovation. Hosted by Tadhg Young of State Street, the podcast explores how technology, data, and product innovation are reshaping the business of investing.
Each episode features industry leaders and subject‑matter experts discussing the trends that matter most to institutional investors&mdash;AI, digital finance, ETFs, alternatives, regulations, operational transformation and more&mdash;helping listeners stay informed, competitive, and future‑ready.

Future State

Future State is a bi‑weekly investing podcast focused on the future of asset management, financial markets, and investment innovation. Hosted by Tadhg Young and Anna Bernasek of State Street, the podcast explores how technology, data, and product innovation are reshaping the business of investing.

Each episode features industry leaders and subject‑matter experts discussing the trends that matter most to institutional investors—AI, digital finance, ETFs, alternatives, regulations, operational transformation and more—helping listeners stay informed, competitive, and future‑ready.

Future State is a bi‑weekly investing podcast focused on the future of asset management, financial markets, and investment innovation.&nbsp;Hosted by Tadhg Young and Anna Bernasek of State Street, the podcast explores how technology, data, and product innovation are reshaping the business of investing.
Each episode features industry leaders and subject‑matter experts discussing the trends that matter most to institutional investors&mdash;AI, digital finance, ETFs, alternatives, regulations, operational transformation and more&mdash;helping listeners stay informed, competitive, and future‑ready.

From Plumbing to Operating System: The Future of Custody

Institutional adoption of digital assets is accelerating, but what will it take to move from readiness to adoption at scale? Matt Blumenfeld, Global and US Digital Asset Lead at PwC, and James Redgrave, Vice President, Global Thought Leadership and Editorial at State Street, join to discuss findings from State Street’s fifth annual Digital Assets Study. They explore the growing role of institutional investors, the importance of regulation and trusted infrastructure, emerging use cases for digital cash and tokenized assets, and what these trends could mean for the future of financial markets.

Institutional adoption of digital assets is accelerating, but what will it take to move from readiness to adoption at scale? Matt Blumenfeld, Global and US Digital Asset Lead at PwC, and James Redgrave, Vice President, Global Thought Leadership and Editorial at State Street, join to discuss findings from State Street&rsquo;s fifth annual Digital Assets Study. They explore the growing role of institutional investors, the importance of regulation and trusted infrastructure, emerging use cases for digital cash and tokenized assets, and what these trends could mean for the future of financial markets.

Decoding digital assets: Key findings from the 2026 study 

What’s really driving inflation today? In this episode, Rajeev Bhargava, Head of PriceStats, and Marvin Loh, Senior Macro Strategist, explore how investors can move beyond lagging inflation indicators using real-time pricing data. Discover how millions of online prices can reveal inflation trends ahead of official releases, provide deeper insights into what’s driving price movements, and help investors make more informed portfolio and risk management decisions.

What&rsquo;s really driving inflation today? In this episode, Rajeev Bhargava, Head of PriceStats, and Marvin Loh, Senior Macro Strategist, explore how investors can move beyond lagging inflation indicators using real-time pricing data. Discover how millions of online prices can reveal inflation trends ahead of official releases, provide deeper insights into what&rsquo;s driving price movements, and help investors make more informed portfolio and risk management decisions.

What’s Really Driving Inflation? Rethinking Price Signals in Real Time

As retirement evolves from a savings goal into a decades-long income challenge, wealth management must evolve with it. Jennifer Stokes, Head of Wealth Custody and Clearing at State Street, explores how longevity, personalization, technology and modern custody are reshaping retirement advice and helping firms deliver better client outcomes. 

 

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As retirement evolves from a savings goal into a decades-long income challenge, wealth management must evolve with it. Jennifer Stokes, Head of Wealth Custody and Clearing at State Street, explores how longevity, personalization, technology and modern custody are reshaping retirement advice and helping firms deliver better client outcomes.&nbsp;
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The content and opinions on this podcast shall not be considered as a recommendation or solicitation for the purchase or sale of securities, options, or other investment products. SSGM does not recommend investments or investment strategies or provide investment, tax, or legal advice, and you are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. SSGM does not recommend that any security should be bought, sold, or held by you. SSGM will not be held responsible for the decisions you make to buy, sell, or hold any security based on the information provided by SSGM. All information and data is for reference only and no historical data shall be considered as the basis for judging future trends. State Street Global Markets, LLC does not provide tax advice. Tax outcomes depend on your individual situation and may change with law or guidance. You are responsible for maintaining adequate records and consulting your tax adviser.&nbsp;
The past performance of a security, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Keep in mind that while diversification may help spread risk, it does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a down market. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities or other financial products. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing.
You should understand the investment objectives and unique risk profile of an ETF carefully before investing. ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of other diversified portfolios. Although ETFs are designed to provide investment results that generally correspond to the performance of their respective underlying indices, they may not be able to exactly replicate the performance of the indices because of expenses and other factors.&nbsp;
A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be read carefully before investing. You should seek to obtain prospectuses from issuers and/or their third party agents who distribute and make prospectuses available for review. ETFs are required to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders at year end.
These gains may be generated by portfolio rebalancing or the need to meet diversification requirements. ETF trading will also generate tax consequences.&nbsp;
Products and services described herein may not be available in all jurisdictions or through all State Street entities.&nbsp;
The development, release and timing of any product, features or functionality described remain at the sole discretion of State Street and are subject to the firm's internal governance and due diligence approval process.&nbsp;
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