Accelerating our European clients’ global growth
We have been empowering European investors with global strength and local expertise spanning more than 50 years.
Your trusted partner across European markets
Starting with our first European offices, opened in Germany and the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, we have built a prominent and enduring presence in Europe. Today, we operate in 10 countries across the region, employing more than 10,000 professionals and servicing over US$10 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration.1
Our strength lies in blending global financial services best practices with an in-depth knowledge of local markets and regulations. Through our fully EU-regulated banking entity, State Street Bank International GmbH, we ensure compliance with all mandates enacted in Brussels, reinforcing our commitment to regulatory integrity and client trust. Europe plays a pivotal role in our global follow-the-sun operating model, with key technology and servicing centers of excellence in Ireland and Poland supporting clients worldwide.
We are a recognized leader in European fund servicing, having pioneered many of the region’s key product innovations — from the first provider to support each of the semi-transparent active ETF models to establishing cross-border fund servicing centers in Luxembourg and Ireland. Today, we are the largest fund administrator, custodian and transfer agent in both Luxembourg and Ireland, and we continue to lead in servicing European-domiciled UCITS funds.2,3
We work closely with some of Europe’s largest and most complex institutional investors, helping them address operational challenges, simplify systems, reduce costs and accelerate growth. Our depositary services span eight European countries, including Germany, where we are among the top three custodian and depositary banks, and are fully independent yet integrated with our broader investor services suite.
Our senior leadership team reflects our expertise in the regions we serve, with executives like Joerg Ambrosius, president of Investment Services, and Cuan Coulter, head of International based in Germany and the UK, respectively — ensuring we remain closely aligned with our clients’ strategic priorities.
Global force, local presence
Fuelling growth across Europe
We’re redefining fund servicing in Europe by combining deep regional expertise with expansive, integrated global capabilities. Our leadership is committed to delivering seamless, scalable solutions, including transfer agency, cross-border fund servicing, ETFs and private markets asset servicing.
Powering modern fund strategies
We’re investing in digital-first infrastructure to streamline onboarding, enhance transparency and support evolving fund structures — including hybrid and tokenized models.
Navigating complexity with ease
Whether we’re enabling retail adoption of ETFs, supporting semi-liquid private market funds or modernizing the investor experience, our integrated platforms and proprietary technology ensure operational efficiency and data-driven insights across the investment lifecycle.
Driving innovation
As regulatory frameworks evolve and investor expectations rise, we continue to lead with innovation that’s grounded in experience. We’ve helped clients navigate regulatory and geopolitical shifts by delivering operational continuity, regulatory clarity and scalable fund servicing models.
We are advancing digital-first infrastructure by applying AI-enhanced analytics and exploring tokenization in private markets — helping clients modernize operations and lead in next-generation investment strategies.
Featured solutions
Our local market expertise and comprehensive suite of cross-border fund services are purpose-built to help you conquer complexity, capitalize on opportunity and expand into new markets and asset classes. With a long-standing presence in key investment hubs like Ireland and Luxembourg, we bring a deep understanding of the global investment fund ecosystem.
From fund administration services to providing a holistic view of your private markets data on a single, reliable, cloud-native platform, we can help you scale faster while achieving unparalleled transparency, no matter where you are in your private markets journey.
Success in ETFs takes more than reach, tech or expertise alone. With our global presence, you gain seamless access to global trading and securities lending, and benefit from our experience in order-taking, custody, accounting and fund administration.
Gain local market expertise and regulatory support from our network of experienced professionals located in 15 operational centers across the globe. As the leading transfer agent for cross-border funds in Ireland and Luxembourg, our scale, experience and breadth of solutions help expedite and simplify processes to distribute products efficiently.
How Luxembourg is shaping the future of fund servicing
Discover how global investment trends are being shaped by local expertise in Luxembourg, including the rise of private markets, active ETFs, and the digital transformation of custody and transfer agency services.
The digital evolution of transfer agency
Our experts discuss how we are transforming our transfer agency services using a digital-first strategy, real-time data and blockchain-ready infrastructure to enhance the investor experience.
Transformative trends in European private markets
ELTIFs and LTAFs are evolving with regulatory reforms, digital innovation and growing interest in long-term private markets investments.
Unlocking the next wave of ETF growth in Europe
We explore the rise of active ETFs, regulatory shifts, retail investor growth, and how Luxembourg and Ireland are shaping the ETF landscape in Europe.
years of experience in Europe
in assets under custody or/and administration within State Street Bank International4
net revenue within State Street Bank International5
funds serviced from the UK6
funds/structures serviced by State Street Ireland for clients based in more than 15 countries7
State Street recognized as Global Custodian of the Year at the Global Custodian Leaders in Custody Awards 2025
