Japan

New data about Asian repo in the Europe show it accounts for a small, although not an insignificant share of the European market, according to ICMA and ASIFMA

Citibank Global Markets acted as its clearing member for SMBC Nikko Securities to execute the first over-the-counter interest-rate swap transaction with Eurex Clearing

UBS hires former Deutsche Bank vice president as a director for its securities lending business

The Bank of Japan has extended its additional securities lending measures to maintain repo market stability as the country battles a fresh wave of COVID-19 disruption

Citi’s co-head of prime finance has taken on the additional role of head of equity trading for Japan

A former CME director has been appointed as head of Japan for the UK clearing house

The Bank of Japan is expanding its securities lending programme aimed at stabilising money markets

The Bank of Japan has undertaken new initiatives to increase securities financing market transparency