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Clearstream enables use of offshore Chinese government bonds

02 February 2026 China
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Clearstream has supported companies such as Crédit Agricole CIB, CITIC Securities , and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank in using offshore Chinese government bonds for initial margin segregation

S&P Global joins ISLA Americas

30 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

By becoming a member of ISLA Americas, S&P Global Market Intelligence joins a cohort of other global firms such as Morgan Stanley, EquiLend, and Barclays

OCBC and Citi collaborate to expand securities lending in Asia

28 January 2026 Singapore
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The new securities lending programme allows retail and corporate customers of OCBC Securities and clients of its private banking branch, Bank of Singapore, to enhance portfolio returns by lending out their idle securities

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

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

PASLA endorses Bursa Malaysia’s Shariah-compliant model

20 January 2026 Malaysia
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The Pan Asia Securities Lending Association has endorsed the ISSBNT model following a review by the ASEAN and legal working groups and executive team

MUFG Securities Americas authorised as a primary dealer in the US

16 January 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

With this designation, MUSA will participate in US Treasury auctions and provide market information and analysis to the New York Fed’s open market operations desk

Hazeltree: hedge fund crowdedness in 2025 diverged sharply by region

15 January 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Across all regions, consumer discretionary became a “global battlefield” for hedge funds, with crowdedness divergence reflective of where goods are sold and made, according to the firm

SNB Capital launches Market Access Services

14 January 2026 Saudi Arabia
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The platform follows the regulatory update by the Capital Market Authority, opening the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market to all categories of foreign investors

Euroclear’s CREST to support same-day settlement for SLRs

13 January 2026 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The move, which comes into effect on 15 June 2026, reflects current market developments and supports the UK’s transition to a T+1 settlement cycle in 2027

Marex joins PASLA

13 January 2026 UK
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The firm provides essential liquidity, market access, and infrastructure services to clients in the global financial and commodity markets

Vermeg’s Megara to support Swift SR2025

08 January 2026 The Netherlands
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The achievement covers three key domains: securities settlement, corporate actions, and collateral management

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