Euroclear adds MUFG to collateral optimisation platform
MUFG becomes latest institution to adopt Euroclear’s optimisation platform amid growing focus on collateral efficiency.
Securities Finance
HQLAᵡ receives SEC no-action relief for US market access
Decision allows eligible broker-dealers and banks to access platform under specific conditions for 36 months.
Fireside Friday with… Cboe Clear Europe’s Vikesh Patel and Jan Treuren
Cboe Clear Europe’s Vikesh Patel, global head of clearing and president, and Jan Treuren, senior director, product say Europe’s central clearing of securities finance transactions adoption reflects timing and alignment rather than delay, driven by capital clarity, automation and client demand.
Deutsche Bank appoints MEA head of trust and securities services
Executive brings close to two decades of experience across securities services, joining from a senior regional leadership role at HSBC.
BNP Paribas rolls out NeoLink portal upgrades
Update adds collateral, securities lending and proxy voting capabilities alongside updates to existing applications.
BNY executes intraday sterling triparty repo trade
HSBC and Santander complete same-day transaction as intraday repo capability expands beyond US dollar.
State Street mandated by LME Clear as cash investment agent
Mandate will see the custodian support the clearing house’s cash reinvestment activity through global agency repo services.
Clearstream and Euroclear broaden access to offshore Chinese government bonds as collateral
Major banks including Crédit Agricole CIB and Bank of China tap offshore Chinese government bonds for margining.
OCBC launches dedicated securities financing unit in Singapore
Former State Street APAC financing solutions head appointed to build out securities finance offering for institutional clients.
State Street executes first Eurex repo trade for Dutch asset manager
The service allows buy-side access to centrally cleared reverse repo transactions.