The 10-year bond was issued via Clearstream’s D7 DLT platform and distributed across Clearstream and Euroclear Bank, marking the first DLT-native benchmark bond from a European government. 

The custodian continues to build across its servicing businesses, with new mandates adding to its latest quarterly performance. 

Failed trades are rising faster than settlement volumes, exposing operational weaknesses that could become harder to manage as Europe moves to T+1 in October 2027, according to DTCC and ValueExchange. 

The deal will bring Zodia Custody’s regulated digital asset custody operations into Standard Chartered’s securities services business, while its software and professional services arm will be spun out into a separate entity. 

The group’s chief risk officer will succeed Sneyers as CEO from January 2027, while its chief banking and network officer takes over the group risk role. 

New independent wealth management firm founded by former JP Morgan Advisors executives will use Pershing and Schwab for custody and lending. 

Executive held senior securities services roles across Asia and Latin America, most recently leading Citi’s Asia South business. 

Executive oversaw technology initiatives spanning cloud adoption, AI and blockchain during his tenure. 

Four titles have been shortlisted for the second annual prize, with the winner to be announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week in December. 

The exchange will overhaul settlement processes and introduce new workflow tools as the market prepares for a shorter settlement cycle in 2028.