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MUFG appoints Burt as director of repo sales
23 May 2024 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Emma Burt will act as director of repo sales for the firm’s rates and sales group, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services to the role

CME extends repo platform for corporate bonds and MBS
22 May 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

US corporate bonds began trading on 20 May, while US credit futures will begin trading on 17 June

FinTech companies sceptical of SEC’s statement on T+1
22 May 2024 US
Reporter: Jack McRae

A number of FinTech companies have raised potential issues ahead of the implementation of T+1 in North America

ICMA ERCC publishes best practices on pair-offs and error trades
21 May 2024 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The European Repo and Collateral Council has invited market participants to review the proposed recommendations and to provide feedback to the council

Kayenta hires Daniels
20 May 2024 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Jason Daniels brings more than 20 years of financial markets experience to his new role

Overy joins Marex Financial as head of EMEA securities finance
20 May 2024 UK
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Reporting to Paolo Tonucci, John Overy will be responsible for the implementation of the firm’s international securities financing capabilities

Murphy departs from Morgan Stanley
17 May 2024
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Gerard Murphy held a 15-year tenure with the firm, where he held roles in risk management and secured funding

First appointed directors announced for ISLA Americas board
17 May 2024 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Mark Whipple, global head of securities lending at Invesco, will chair the newly created board of directors, following the association’s recent expansion into the US

Clearstream GSF volumes outstanding rise 16% YoY for April
17 May 2024 Luxembourg
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The firm’s global securities financing business generated €705.27 billion for April, according to recent monthly figures

ISLA name Sir Robin Niblett as conference keynote speaker
17 May 2024 Switzerland
Reporter: Sophie Downes

ISLA's conference is set to take place in Geneva between 18-20 June

Sri Lanka to shorten settlement cycle to T+2
16 May 2024 Sri Lanka
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Effective from 10 June, equity transactions will move from T+3 settlement to T+2

Wells Fargo hires Campbell to head securities lending demand trading
16 May 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Courtney Campbell, former head of lending solutions at Digital Prime Technologies, joins the firm with more than 20 years’ experience in the financial industry