Through its membership, ISLA will contribute to discussions on the practical applications of distributed ledger technology and digital infrastructure within securities lending
The service will cover specific EU, Swiss, and UK government and corporate bonds for all lenders and borrowers, and will extend to US Treasuries and US corporate bonds for non‑US participants
The partnership seeks to offer eligible clients a more secure and capital-efficient way of accessing digital asset liquidity through the Spotex institutional electronic communication network
FRA Executive Chairman Dr Islam Azzam noted that the success of short selling will require intensifying awareness and spreading investment knowledge among market participants
Clear Street will have access to LCH pan-European equities clearing services along with a risk management framework, trading venues, and central securities depository
Under the terms of the agreement, ICE will acquire all outstanding shares of MarketAxess for US$167 per share in cash, a 33 per cent premium over 29 July 2026 closing price
Launch partners including Marex, Clear Street, StoneX Digital, and Ripple Prime bring over US$1 billion in both institutional digital asset inventory and borrowing demand
29 July 2026Saudi Arabia Reporter: Carmella Haswell
The new service reflects the continued evolution of Saudi Arabia’s capital markets, with securities lending becoming a core component of institutional investment strategies
