LSEG plans on-chain settlement capability – e-Forex

LSEG has announced plans to build an on-chain settlement capability, the LSEG Digital Securities Depository (DSD). The LSEG DSD, a market infrastructure solution for institutional market participants, will be fully interoperable, connecting traditional and digital markets, supporting multiple chains, and seamless interaction between existing settlement platforms and emerging digital infrastructures. The first deliverable is planned for 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

LSEG already operates a DLT-based Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), powered by Microsoft Azure, which has enabled tokenisation and broader distribution of funds. Read more here: LSEG launches Digital Markets Infrastructure platform for private funds, and facilitates first transaction  LSEG. The new DSD capability will drive greater collateral management efficiencies and facilitate access to liquidity for a broad range of assets, including fixed income, equities, and private markets.

Commenting on this initiative Daniel Maguire, Group Head of Markets, LSEG says, “We look forward to welcoming new strategic partners as we build LSEG Digital Market Infrastructure – a seamless ecosystem in which participants can move effortlessly between digital and traditional markets, connected across time zones and choice of payment options.”