Our predictions series continues as DTCC, Clearstream, Cboe Clear Europe, HKEX, CLS, Meritsoft and Taskize share their views on how clearing reform, cross-border connectivity and capital efficiency will shape market infrastructure in 2026.
The project aims to simplify settlement and custody by offering access to a single platform covering multiple EU markets.
Legal challenge follows the publication of European Commission proposals to utilise cash balances from the immobilised assets to fund a reparations loan for Ukraine.
The measures, developed in line with Europe’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) strategy, aim to remove barriers, simplify supervision, and encourage innovation across the EU.
Exchange group confirms it is in discussions over a possible takeover of fund-platform operator Allfunds.
The appointment supports the company’s move to add Euronext Brussels alongside its existing Nasdaq listing.
The firm joins the global securities services association amid growing industry collaboration on T+1, digitisation and post-trade efficiency.
The two market infrastructures are set to offer clearing members the option to settle Italian government bonds and repos cleared at LCH SA directly in Euroclear Bank from 2026.
Assets under custody reached €42.5 trillion, marking a 2.4% sequential increase.
A new study by Broadridge, ISSA and The ValueExchange shows that despite record growth, outdated systems and poor data quality continue to hinder automation across the post-trade ecosystem.