BNY and National Bank of Canada go live on EquiLend’s 1Source platform
More counterparties are expected to join the DLT-based securities finance network in the coming months.
Securities Finance
TS Imagine enters the securities lending space as part of wider prime brokerage push
Acquisition of a Tier 1 bank’s securities lending platform sees launch of front-to-back, multi-asset solution for stock loan, repo and collateral management for the buy- and sell-side.
Citi joins enhanced Northbound Repo Connect scheme as primary liquidity provider
Enhancements to the initiative expand offshore RMB liquidity tools with multi-currency settlement and collateral reuse.
HSBC executes first trade under enhanced offshore bond connect repo scheme
Bank supports cross-currency repo transactions and collateral reuse as Hong Kong deepens connectivity with global markets.
EquiLend introduces AI assistant for faster access to securities finance intelligence
New chat-based tool helps users navigate EquiLend’s market research and published insights, including The Purple.
Standard Chartered joins HQLAx for collateral mobility
Bank adopts digital registry to support securities lending and internal collateral movements across APAC and EMEA.
ECB to introduce climate risk buffer in collateral framework
‘Climate factor’ will apply to marketable assets issued by non-financial corporates from 2026, aimed at enhancing resilience of monetary policy operations.
EquiLend acquires Trading Apps to expand front-office offering
Deal includes TA.Link messaging tool and suite of automation-focused trading apps.
JP Morgan executes first live DLT-enabled collateral mobilisation transaction on Eurex Clearing
The transaction mobilised collateral for Dutch pension fund PGGM using distributed ledger technology provided by HQLAx and Clearstream, marking a first for a central counterparty globally.
CSA removes barriers for investment fund access to Bank of Canada’s repo facility
Blanket exemptive relief allows eligible funds to tap contingent term repo facility during market-wide liquidity stress.