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Broadridge expands Digital Ledger Repo to include G7 securities
- Broadridge has extended its Digital Ledger Repo (DLR) solution to include G7 securities, enabling international cross-border repo transactions, intraday repo activity, and collateral movements via atomic settlement.
- In August 2026, DLR processed an average of US$351 billion in daily repo transactions, totalling US$7.4 trillion for the month.
- The inclusion of G7 securities broadens the range of eligible collateral, allowing firms to mobilize high-quality assets more effectively.
- DLR operates as a live solution embedded within existing trading and post-trade workflows, synchronizing tokenized securities and cash movements to reduce settlement risk and operational friction.
- Atomic settlement capability helps optimize funding flexibility, liquidity, capital management, and collateral usage.
- Aggregated DLR market data is accessible to Bloomberg Terminal subscribers through Broadridge’s partnership with Kaiko, supporting transparency and market insight.
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At a G20 finance ministers’ meeting, all members except China supported measures to address “non-market” policies that cause over-reliance on exports and hinder growth in other countries.
Devanshee DaveDevanshee DaveTwenty-one leading international financial institutions announced plans to establish a new company in the second half of 2026 to support the issuance of a USD-denominated stablecoin, with future expansion to other G7 currencies, including the euro.
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BAFT releases comprehensive sustainability guidelines for transaction banking
BAFT releases trade finance sustainability guidelines to address the 2.5 trillion dollar global gap and support UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Singapore and Indonesia launch local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade
Singapore and Indonesia operationalise a local currency transaction framework to settle bilateral trade in rupiah and Singapore dollar.
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War and sanctions compound economic pressure on Iran as trade plummets
Iran's foreign trade has plummeted by up to 35% as sanctions and conflict compound economic pressure, President Pezeshkian confirms.
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POSCO Holdings secures major financing facility to accelerate lithium operations in Argentina
POSCO Holdings secures a $700 million financing facility from IDB Invest to accelerate lithium operations and strengthen Argentina’s critical mineral supply chain.
Devanshee DaveBDACS and Devall Co. are jointly developing a stablecoin-based payment and settlement system allowing overseas buyers to pay Korean exporters in stablecoins, with proceeds settled in Korean won.
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Mexico raises $1.78 billion in Samurai bond issuance, marking a return to the Japanese market
Mexico raises ¥282.8 billion through a four tranche Samurai bond issuance, diversifying funding sources and strengthening access to Asian capital markets.
Devanshee DaveThe US government sold $797 billion of Treasury securities this week across 10 auctions, including $562 billion of T-bills and $235 billion of Treasury notes.
Devanshee DaveSberbank, Russia’s largest government-majority-owned bank, plans to accept bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral for loans, adapting its products to new cryptocurrency regulations.
Devanshee DaveThe Bank of England has established a new secondary objective to ensure its regulatory framework fosters safe development of digital payment innovations and drives economic growth.
Devanshee DaveIndonesia welcomed the WTO panel’s findings in dispute DS622, urging the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to adopt the report and calling for prompt EU implementation of the recommendations.
Devanshee DaveTieto and Siirto have partnered to improve digital invoicing accessibility and efficiency for businesses and consumers in Finland.
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FMO and TDB Group co-arrange a $600 million sustainability-linked loan facility for ETC Group to strengthen African agricultural value chains
FMO and TDB Group arrange a $600 million sustainability linked loan for ETC Group to strengthen African agricultural value chains and food security.
Devanshee DaveCanada announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion (€17.14 billion) worth of US imports following US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise duties on Canadian cars.
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POSCO International accelerates trade digitisation with launch of electronic bill of lading consortium
POSCO International launches an electronic bill of lading consortium with ZIM, Hana Bank, KTNET and logistics partners to digitise trade processes.
Devanshee DaveKernel, Ukraine’s largest sunflower oil exporter, is entering the energy sector with a 94.5 MW wind farm project in central Ukraine, supported by a DKK 750 million loan from EIFO.
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Indonesia’s upcoming minerals and strategic commodity exchange to build trusted infrastructure
Indonesia is preparing to launch a minerals and strategic commodity exchange to strengthen market transparency, trust and oversight of strategic commodity exports.
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IFC and Bank CenterCredit partner to expand trade finance access for Kazakh SMEs
IFC and Bank CenterCredit partner to expand trade finance access for Kazakh SMEs, supporting cross border trade and business growth.
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