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Eurosystem to accept DLT-based collateral
27 January 2026 Europe
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The Eurosystem will begin accepting marketable securities issued through DLT-based Central Securities Depository services as eligible collateral from March 2026

GCEX Group appoints Tan
27 January 2026 UAE
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

As the managing director of MENA, Carmen Tan will focus on spearheading growth opportunities for the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and delivering service to institutional clients

Wematch integrates S&P Global Market Intelligence data
27 January 2026 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The move aims to enhance Wematch’s data-driven tools across the securities lending and repo lifecycle

Clearstream and LCH SA enhance access to Italian government bonds
27 January 2026 Italy
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Clearing members of LCH SA will now be able to settle all Italian government debt instruments at Clearstream, marking a step towards a more harmonised and integrated European capital market infrastructure

Japan Securities Finance Co promotes Shimoyamada
26 January 2026 Japan
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Morikuni (Jimmy) Shimoyamada has been appointed as representative executive officer and CEO, responsible for directing and leading the firm’s executive officers

Blockchain Ireland appoints Morgan Walsh
23 January 2026 Ireland
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Laura Morgan Walsh will join the firm’s board of directors, having amassed over two decades' worth of experience in global payments, regulated financial entities, and emerging technologies

Caserta departs FinOptSys
23 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Anthony Caserta has joined SEAD Software in a role that will see him responsible for driving global revenue growth, go-to-market strategy, strategic partnerships, and client expansion

GPFA appoints Borgquist and Jeffries
23 January 2026 UAE and US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Amy Borgquist and Cherie Jeffries have joined the Global Peer Financing Association’s board of directors, bringing extensive industry knowledge to the role

Al Rajhi Capital and Wamid sign agreement
22 January 2026 Saudi Arabia
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The agreement aims to support operational excellence, strengthen the services offered, and enhance access to the Saudi market in alignment with industry best practices and standards

EXANTE welcomes Kishchuk
22 January 2026 Cyprus
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Alex Kishchuk brings more than a decade of experience to the firm, having previously held positions at J.P. Morgan, Allfunds Bank, and BNP Paribas’ Securities Services

OCBC becomes first Singapore bank to establish securities financing unit
21 January 2026 Singapore
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The new unit will be led by Jansen Chua, formerly of State Street Bank & Trust Company, who brings over 25 years of global experience, with expertise in securities services and prime brokerage

Shriram AMC launches Shriram Money Market Fund
20 January 2026 India
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of money market instruments, as defined by SEBI and RBI from time to time, with residual maturity of up to one year