International clearing house LCH.Clearnet Ltd today announced that it has formally received the status of Recognised Clearing House by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The status covers LCH.Clearnet’s EnClear (Freight Division), ForexClear and SwapClear services.
At present, LCH.Clearnet clears Singapore Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps as well as commodities futures, including freight, iron ore, and steel, executed on Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX), the MAS-regulated trading venue. LCH.Clearnet also has several Singapore-based clients clearing interest rate derivatives and commodities via clearing brokers.
Martin Pluves, CEO, LCH.Clearnet Ltd, said:
“We are delighted to have received approval from the MAS. Singapore is an established international hub for finance and we continue to see tremendous demand for our services in the region. Singapore’s proposal to introduce a mandate for the clearing of US Dollar and Singapore Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps in the future is a significant development and we look forward to supporting firms in meeting their clearing obligations.
Achieving recognition status in Singapore is an important part of our growth strategy in Asia Pacific and complements other licences we have already and those we are applying for in the region. As a global CCP, we provide open access to clearing for members and clients across many asset classes and in multiple jurisdictions, offering greater efficiencies for their business.”
“We are delighted to have received approval from the MAS. Singapore is an established international hub for finance and we continue to see tremendous demand for our services in the region. Singapore’s proposal to introduce a mandate for the clearing of US Dollar and Singapore Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps in the future is a significant development and we look forward to supporting firms in meeting their clearing obligations.You can view the official announcement from LCH.Clearnet by clicking here.