Clearstream receives CSDR licence for its German CSD
Clearstream’s licence was granted by the German Federal Financial Services Authority BaFin and is effective immediately.
Market Infrastructure
Clearstream to acquire majority stake in UBS’s fund distribution platform
The purchase and subsequent partnership with UBS marks another active move from Clearstream into bolstering its fund services offering.
Euroclear and DTCC terminate collateral management joint venture
The end of the joint venture marks the conclusion of a project that has been wrought with delays and high-profile executive departures in its relatively short lifespan.
2020 vision: Client and market infrastructure changes to define the New Year
In the final part of our ‘what to look out for in 2020’, we ask industry experts’ in for their input on what changes they see within the client world and market infrastructures in the New Year.
2020 vision: Investment trends to define the New Year
In the third part of our ‘what to look out for in 2020’, we ask industry experts’ for their input on investment in the securities services industry.
Chinese walls come down as asset managers plan onshore foray in 2020
Asset managers are prioritising onshore China access next year as the opening up of the market and investment schemes finally pave the way to reaping rewards from the enormous capital raising potential.
Euroclear’s ICSD obtains crucial regulatory license
Euroclear has now been granted six licenses for its various CSDs in Belgium, Finland, France, the Netherlands and Sweden.
Clearstream’s direct link with Nasdaq CSD goes live
The new connection aims to facilitate cross-border settlement in TARGET2 Securities (T2S) markets, giving easier access to Baltic securities.
SGX introduces new securities lending fees to boost volumes
SGX stated the new rates would make it more attractive for institutional investors to borrow, and could result in higher volumes.
Market infrastructure changes in Korea spark renewed foreign institutional interest
APAC markets outside of China are seeing renewed interest from global institutional investors following a series of market structure and regulatory reforms.