All latest securities finance news

ICI requests no-action relief on SEC’s short sell reporting rules

23 January 2024 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

According to the Investment Company Institute, the need for this no-action relief is urgent due to the impending 14 February 2025 deadline to file the first Form SHO reports

Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council sets T+1 move for October 2027

23 January 2025 Swizerland
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Synchronising the T+1 transition date for the UK, Europe, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein is in the interests of concerned markets and users, the council says

Eurex Clearing partners with HQLA^X on digital collateral mobilisation

23 January 2025 Europe, US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The move aims to “set an example” for enabling digital mobilisation of collateral with the benefits of a secure CCP framework

Authorities welcome new governance structure for T+1 transition in EU

23 January 2025 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

ESMA has recommended 11 October 2027 as the optimal date for the phased transition to T+1 in the EU

Dimmick joins Hazeltree

23 January 2025 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Chris Dimmick brings over 20 years of experience in financial services to his new role as head of collateral product

Clearstream partners with Proxymity

22 January 2025 US
Reporter: Clelia Frondaroli

Through the partnership, Clearstream says that clients will be able to vote at US general meetings through their Clearstream accounts, which will then be processed by VCT US

ISLA welcomes ION as new member

21 January 2025 UK
Reporter: Daniel Tison

Through this move, ION aims to contribute to defining trade lifecycle processing standards for repo and securities lending

Trading Apps and Credit Benchmark collaborate on same-day efficiency

21 January 2025 UK
Reporter: Daniel Tison

With Trading Apps’ TA.Link messaging platform and Credit Benchmark’s data service, the strategic partnership aims to bring speed, efficiency, and information to the securities finance industry

Hong Kong and Macao create direct link between bond markets

21 January 2025 Hong Kong
Reporter: Daniel Tison

This connection aims to boost bond market development in both regions by providing a cross-border investment and financing channel

LCH Limited names de Verdelon as CEO

21 January 2025 UK
Reporter: Clelia Frondaroli

Assuming the role in February, Susi de Verdelon takes over the position from Isabelle Girolami, who is set to leave the company after holding the position since November 2019

Taskize joins TSSAG as affiliate member

21 January 2025 UK
Reporter: Daniel Tison

Through this membership, the fintech company will access a global network of independent firms that share knowledge and resources in the securities services space

Acadia hires Anduaga as Partner in its Quantitative Services team

20 January 2025 UK
Reporter: Daniel Tison

Based in London, Xabier Anduaga will be responsible for growing the firm’s quantitative consulting business in the UK