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LCH enables use of offshore CGBs as collateral
08 July 2026 China, UK
Reporter: Theodore Law

Under the new structure, offshore renminbi-denominated Chinese government bonds will be accepted on a bilateral basis, with settlement through Euroclear Bank

Broadridge DLR platform reaches US$357bn ADV for June
08 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

The daily average trade volumes were up 68 per cent year-on-year, reflecting the continued evolution of tokenised market infrastructure and the expanding role of DLT

Broadridge releases DLR repo data on Bloomberg Terminal
07 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

Bloomberg Terminal subscribers can now monitor daily DLR repo par value, turnover, and trade count alongside their existing market data

Societe Generale offers access to EGB clearing
07 July 2026 France
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The new service is designed to provide clients with a fully integrated offering that combines clearing, settlement, custody, and repo financing

Eurex Repo trading volumes up by 24% YoY for June
07 July 2026 Europe
Reporter: Theodore Law

This was driven largely by a 39 per cent YoY jump in GC Pooling average term-adjusted volume to €338.8 billion

GLMX joins CASLA
07 July 2026 Canada
Reporter: Theodore Law

The addition of technology firm GLMX brings the association's membership to 28 full and associate members

ICMA enhances Chinese repo market coverage
06 July 2026 China
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The association has launched a dedicated webpage for Chinese market participants, bringing together ICMA's work including consultation responses, regulatory developments, and industry guidance

Firms accelerate preparations for the T+1 transition next year, survey finds
03 July 2026 France
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Conducted by The ValueExchange, the survey found that 83 per cent of firms are actively preparing for T+1 settlement, while 58 per cent have formal implementation plans in place, more than double the proportion reported six months ago

RepoClear to expand services to AUD repo trades
03 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

This expansion forms part of RepoClear’s ongoing commitment to supporting market participants through expanded product coverage and increased balance sheet efficiencies

Global securities lending volumes surge in H1 2026
03 July 2026 Global
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

While global securities lending revenues in June remained elevated, the second quarter of 2026 displayed exceptionally strong activity, says S&P Global Market Intelligence

ESMA pushes for ‘report one’ approach to regulatory reporting
03 July 2026 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The report is a key deliverable under ESMA’s broader Simplification and Burden Reduction initiative, aimed at addressing the complexity associated with reporting requirements

State Street extends partnership with Korea’s NPS
03 July 2026 South Korea
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Under the renewed mandate, State Street will continue to provide back and middle office services for Korea’s National Pension Service’s global equity and global alternatives portfolios