LCH RepoClear welcomes Standard Chartered as agent member
20 October 2026 UK
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LCH RepoClear has admitted Standard Chartered as the first agent member under its Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing model.
As demand for balance sheet optimisation and cleared market access continues to grow, Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing provides an innovative pathway to the benefits of repo clearing, the firm says.
Michel Semaan, global head of LCH RepoClear, says: 鈥淭he admission of standard chartered as the first agent member under our Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing model marks an important milestone for RepoClear.
鈥淚t demonstrates our commitment to expanding access to cleared repo markets, while enhancing liquidity, efficiency, and resilience across the ecosystem.鈥�
Ed Donald, global head of repo at Standard Chartered, comments: 鈥淚t was important to us to be an early adopter of LCH RepoClear鈥檚 Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing model, which will reduce reliance on multiple bilateral arrangements for our clients 鈥� including both asset and cash managers 鈥� and provide an additional liquidity source during periods of market stress and balance sheet constraints.鈥�
As demand for balance sheet optimisation and cleared market access continues to grow, Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing provides an innovative pathway to the benefits of repo clearing, the firm says.
Michel Semaan, global head of LCH RepoClear, says: 鈥淭he admission of standard chartered as the first agent member under our Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing model marks an important milestone for RepoClear.
鈥淚t demonstrates our commitment to expanding access to cleared repo markets, while enhancing liquidity, efficiency, and resilience across the ecosystem.鈥�
Ed Donald, global head of repo at Standard Chartered, comments: 鈥淚t was important to us to be an early adopter of LCH RepoClear鈥檚 Guaranteed Sponsored Clearing model, which will reduce reliance on multiple bilateral arrangements for our clients 鈥� including both asset and cash managers 鈥� and provide an additional liquidity source during periods of market stress and balance sheet constraints.鈥�
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