Janus Henderson expands BNP Paribas’ mandate

Binaya Dahal

Journalist

20 April 2026

Janus Henderson has awarded BNP Paribas a long-term mandate to handle custody, fund accounting and banking services across four markets, in a move designed to overhaul the $493 billion asset manager’s global operating model.

The French bank’s Securities Services arm, which holds $16.7 trillion in assets under custody, will service Janus Henderson’s open-ended funds and investment trusts in the United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg and Australia. 

BNP Paribas, which has served Janus Henderson since 2002 through fund launches, system upgrades and acquisitions, was selected following a competitive tender, the asset manager said on Friday.

Janus Henderson’s Deputy Chief Operating Investor Panos Nikopolitidis said the renewed mandate reflects the strength of two firm’s relationship and 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, Securities Services Arnaud Claudon said it reflects strength of our client relationships, as well as the firm’s ability to deliver service excellence globally and meet their evolving needs.

“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,” Claudon said.

“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.”

The expanded mandate builds on BNP Paribas’ securities services franchise, with the bank leveraging its broader global markets platform to deliver cross-border fund servicing capabilities.