Acadia expands into China with first securities client
07 April 2025 China
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Acadia, a London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) fintech business, has entered the Chinese securities market through a client partnership with Beijing-based CITIC Securities.
Onboarding a first securities client in China marks a significant step in Acadia’s business growth and the broader expansion of LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions business in APAC, according to the firm.
It comes as Chinese firms prepare for the adoption of Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR), with Acadia aiming to help businesses meet regulatory requirements.
Takashi Nagai, head of APAC business development at Acadia, comments: “This partnership highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive workflow solutions and trusted support to clients across the APAC region.
“As the implementation of UMR in China approaches, our team is dedicated to helping businesses adapt to and comply seamlessly with these regulatory changes.”
CITIC will use Acadia’s risk and workflow solutions suite, including the Initial Margin Risk Generator (IMRG), IM Exposure Manager (IMEM), Collateral Manager, and Margin Manager.
A senior spokesperson at CITIC Securities says: “Partnering with Acadia has transformed our workflow processes, delivering significant efficiencies.
“With access to a wide range of integrated services from a single provider, we’ve joined an international network that enhances our operations. We are eager to work closely with Acadia and engage with the broader industry as we navigate the evolving risk landscape together.”
Onboarding a first securities client in China marks a significant step in Acadia’s business growth and the broader expansion of LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions business in APAC, according to the firm.
It comes as Chinese firms prepare for the adoption of Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR), with Acadia aiming to help businesses meet regulatory requirements.
Takashi Nagai, head of APAC business development at Acadia, comments: “This partnership highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive workflow solutions and trusted support to clients across the APAC region.
“As the implementation of UMR in China approaches, our team is dedicated to helping businesses adapt to and comply seamlessly with these regulatory changes.”
CITIC will use Acadia’s risk and workflow solutions suite, including the Initial Margin Risk Generator (IMRG), IM Exposure Manager (IMEM), Collateral Manager, and Margin Manager.
A senior spokesperson at CITIC Securities says: “Partnering with Acadia has transformed our workflow processes, delivering significant efficiencies.
“With access to a wide range of integrated services from a single provider, we’ve joined an international network that enhances our operations. We are eager to work closely with Acadia and engage with the broader industry as we navigate the evolving risk landscape together.”
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