SIX x-clear and BME Clearing to merge into a single pan-European CCP
The offering - called SIX Clearing - will make use of BME Clearing’s existing EU license to gain access to ECB liquidity and key EU market infrastructures.
Post-Trade
SIX strengthens clearing business with Baymarkets acquisition
Integration of Oslo-based platform expected to modernise derivatives clearing and expand post-trade capabilities.
T+1 readiness gaining momentum across the UK with 95% of firms having begun preparations
Less than a third of respondents in The ValueExchange’s new survey said they were uncertain whether their service providers will be prepared to support the shift.
BlackRock and AccessFintech partner to increase post-trade connectivity between buy- and sell-side
The investment management giant has also invested in the fintech to support the firm’s next phase of growth.
Marex to act as clearing firm for SGX crypto perpetual futures
The news aligns with increasing demand for regulated crypto derivatives products for institutional clients across the industry.
LSEG unveils new post-trade offering to reduce FX options market risk
The service launch follows a successful proof of concept involving 13 sell-side FX options desks.
European Central Bank to join LCH RepoClear and Eurex’s repo market
The ECB has confirmed that it will make both moves in Q1 2026.
Clearstream and the Saudi Tadawul Group partner to develop post-trade services in Saudi Arabia
Initial focus on a new Saudi collateral management service to enhance local market liquidity and automation.
Fireside Friday with… BNP Paribas’ Gary O’Brien
The TRADE sits down with Gary O’Brien, head of bank and broker segment strategy, securities services at BNP Paribas, to explore the upcoming shift to T+1 in Europe, how this may impact the industry, and look ahead to how this will align with further developments in the markets.
LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions to receive investment from 11 global banks
BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley are among the banks taking a 20% ownership stake, in exchange for £170 million in the deal.