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MUFG to establish a universal bank in the European Union
08 January 2026 Netherlands, Japan
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The universal bank, headquartered in Amsterdam, will enable the Tokyo-based firm to expand the range of support provided to clients

Broadridge’s DLR platform reaches US$384 billion ADV for December
08 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The rise in average daily trade volumes underscores institutional adoption of tokenised real-asset settlement at scale, the firm states

DTCC receives approval for new agent clearing service
07 January 2026 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Approval from the US SEC enables the firm to offer the service within FICC’s ACS offering, and through BNY’s Global Collateral Platform

BrokerTec US repo rises 13% YoY for December
07 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The platform experienced increased activity due to year-end funding dynamics, the Federal Open Market Committee decision to lower rates, and increased US Treasury issuance

Pirum selects Bhaskaran as chief product officer
07 January 2026 UK
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Joining the firm with two decades of industry experience, Vinod Bhaskaran will focus on AI-powered data analytics capabilities and T+1

Global securities lending revenue soars 26% YoY for 2025
07 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Figures from EquiLend Data & Analytics show loan balances hit US$4 trillion for the first time, while the lender-to-broker market generated a record US$11.7 billion in revenue

BMLL onboards King to lead sales in APAC
07 January 2026 Hong Kong
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

After 20 years at S&P Global Market Intelligence, Karen King has joined BMLL following the firm’s work to expand its data and analytics coverage across Asia Pacific

Saudi Arabia opens capital market to all foreign investors
06 January 2026 Saudi Arabia
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The move aims to expand and diversify the base of investors permitted to invest in the Main Market, supporting investment inflows and enhancing market liquidity

Nasdaq appoints Marnhier-Foy
06 January 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Sophie Marnhier-Foy served in her previous role at Nasdaq Financial Technology for over 22 years where she was most recently vice president, head of client solutions strategy

OCC average daily loan value rises 11.3% YoY for 2025
06 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The firm’s recent report also reveals a 13.8 per cent year-on-year increase in average daily loan value for December securities lending trades

BNY appoints Suh as new Korea country manager
06 January 2026 Korea
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Following recent policy reforms, BNY has welcomed Phillip (Bongkyun) Suh and will further invest in its Seoul Branch, expanding FX and securities finance solutions

OSTTRA joins PASLA
06 January 2026 UK
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The firm brings together MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima, and Reset to support global financial markets by connecting thousands of counterparties on their multi-asset networks