Bahrain Bourse upgrades post-trade platform to Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD
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Bahrain Bourse upgrades post-trade platform to Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD 29 June 2026Bahrain Reporter: Carmella Haswell
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Bahrain Bourse, a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced it will upgrade Bahrain Clear鈥檚 central securities depository (CSD) post-trade platform to Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD.
The move marks a significant milestone in the exchange鈥檚 ongoing digital transformation and commitment to strengthening Bahrain鈥檚 capital markets infrastructure; and aims to enhance connectivity to the country's capital markets for international investors.
Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD's modular architecture will lay the technical and operational foundation for Bahrain Clear to establish links with international central securities depositories (ICSDs).
This infrastructure will enable international custody, securities financing, and securities lending and borrowing services to be delivered centrally and efficiently, positioning Bahrain Bourse as an accessible destination for international capital, the firm says.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, comments: 鈥淥ur decision to modernise was driven by a clear need to enhance operational resilience, scalability, and efficiency while aligning with international standards and future market requirements in line with the recently unveiled comprehensive Capital Market Development Plan 2026-2028 aimed at elevating the market.
鈥淎s market complexity increases and investor expectations evolve, it is critical to have a flexible, technology-driven infrastructure that can support innovation and regulatory readiness.鈥�
According to Al-Khalifa, market participants will benefit from streamlined, automated post-trade workflows that reduces manual intervention and operational overhead; reduced settlement risk and improved settlement efficiency; and greater transparency and real-time visibility across the post-trade lifecycle.
Magnus Haglind, head of capital markets technology at Nasdaq, adds: 鈥淭his transformative partnership will significantly enhance connectivity to Bahrain's capital markets for international investors, reducing friction, improving settlement efficiency, and reinforcing resilience across the market's post-trade infrastructure.
鈥淏y adopting globally recognised standards and best practices, Bahrain Bourse is laying a strong foundation for sustained market development, positioning the Kingdom as an increasingly attractive destination for regional and international capital flows.鈥�
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