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The launch of iBoxx LSF USD African Sovereigns Index aims to increase the representation of African nations in international markets

LRH, alongside banks from Japan, Canada and Australia, has launched a new solution designed to provide a view of the global repo markets

Upcoming regulation remains a key focus for market participants as firms struggle to solve for Basel III Endgame binding constraints, and as repo markets are set to face the inbound US Treasury clearing mandate

The testing follows last year’s first proof of concept delivery versus payment repo settlement

The company says it is the first electronic trading platform to make OIS curves accessible to clients during the repo trade negotiation process

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

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