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DTCC completes US trades using tokenised assets
16 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

The tokenised trades were processed on 15 July and sets the stage for the DTCC Tokenization Service to launch in October 2026

Euroclear Collateral Highway hits new record
15 July 2026 Belgium
Reporter: Theodore Law

They attribute this growth milestone to several key structural market drivers, notably rising repo and securities lending volumes

El Houayek chosen as country managing director of CACEIS in Luxembourg
15 July 2026 Luxembourg
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Ramy El Houayek brings 19 years experience at CACEIS, having worked in leadership roles across fund services and fund administration

HSBC first company to pass BoE’s Gate 2
15 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Theodore Law

HSBC Orion, HSBC’s digital assets platform, will be able to operate within the DSS as a DSD native bond issuance

S&P Global invests in SSImple
15 July 2026 Global
Reporter: Theodore Law

The investment targets progress in SSI data quality, governance, and automation across post-trade workflows

Global securities lending revenue rises 34% YoY for H1 2026
14 July 2026 Global
Reporter: Theodore Law

Record loan balances of US$4.38 trillion, together with heightened trading around AI-related stocks, biotech catalysts, and APAC technology names, helped drive the increase

UK taskforce targets tokenised repo as immediate priority
14 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Tokenised real-world assets could add £33 billion to the UK’s annual economic output and a further £14 billion in annual tax revenues by 2035, according to Chris Woolard’s inaugural report to the Chancellor

CFTC approves margin requirement amendment
14 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

In the final rule, the Commission revised the definition of “margin affiliate” and expands the scope of assets that qualify as eligible collateral

Clearstream GSF outstanding jumps 36% YoY for June
14 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Theodore Law

International business securities deposits through the firm’s ICSD saw a rise of 12 per cent YoY to €10,337 billion for June

Murex launches AI research initiative
13 July 2026 France
Reporter: Theodore Law

The initiative gathers researchers, specialists, and external academic partners to examine the long-term impact of AI on financial systems

Securities Finance Association confirms dates for 2027 conference
10 July 2026 Japan
Reporter: Theodore Law

The event will convene more than 500 delegates from across the global securities finance industry

Marex agrees to acquire Bright Point International
10 July 2026 UK, Singapore
Reporter: Theodore Law

BPI provides access to commodities and financial products, including FX, index futures and options, and digital asset derivatives