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Settlement & Custody

Clearstream: Europe’s leading supplier of both services

As an international central securities depository (ICSD), Clearstream provides global settlement and custody services to the securities industry. The one hundred percent subsidiary of Deutsche Börse ensures that cash and securities are promptly and effectively delivered between trading parties. It is also responsible for the management, custody and administration of securities deposited. In addition, the segment offers added-value services such as global securities financing and investment funds services. Customers profit from individual services, efficient processing and reduced transaction costs.

Clearstream is Europe’s leading supplier of this post-trading infrastructure for shares and bonds in national and international trading. It is among the largest providers of securities services worldwide.

40 years of Clearstream
Clearstream celebrates three anniversaries in 2010: the formation of Cedel and the Auslandskassenverein (AKV) 40 years ago, the first office in Asia 20 years ago and the merger ten years ago to become Clearstream. More
Clearstream Offers Direct Access to the Icelandic Market Infrastructure
The international central securities depository, will be the first ICSD to open a full Delivery Versus Payment link to Iceland for bonds and equities plus a full range of asset servicing. More
MiFID and Deutsche Börse Group

Deutsche Börse has implemented all regulations that apply to the Group. In addition, it offers market participants a comprehensive range of services. More
Clearstream’s Activity Figures
In February 2010, the value of assets under custody held on behalf of customers registered an increase of 7 percent to € 10.7 trillion compared to € 9.9 trillion in February 2009. More
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