Market Infrastructure

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A new study by Broadridge, ISSA and The ValueExchange shows that despite record growth, outdated systems and poor data quality continue to hinder automation across the post-trade ecosystem. 

Working with Chainlink, a consortium of 24 global institutions is testing AI and blockchain to turn fragmented corporate action data into real-time, verifiable records.

From September 2026, Euronext Securities will be designated as the default CSD for equities trades in Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris, which has led Euroclear to remind its clients that they have “freedom of choice” for settlement under European regulations. 

Sanctioned Russian assets continue to weigh on the market infrastructure provider, with unfavourable rulings expected in Russian courts.