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Clearstream or the Clearstream Group is the central securities depository arm of the Deutsche Börse Group. It provides settlement and custody as well as other related services for securities across all asset classes. Its subsidiary in Luxembourg, Clearstream Banking SA, is one of two world-leading International central securities depositories (ICSDs), the other one being Euroclear Bank. Both the main German national CSD, Clearstream Banking AG, and the national CSD of Luxembourg, LuxCSD, are also part of Clearstream. Clearstream Banking AG and Clearstream Banking SA are held via intermediate holding company Clearstream Holding AG.[1]

Key Information

As of 2017, Clearstream had around 2,500 customers in 110 countries.[2]

The name "Clearstream" is often misinterpreted as indicating a clearing activity of the Clearstream Group, which is not the case as the clearing arm of Deutsche Börse is a separate entity, Eurex Clearing. This confusion comes from the name originating in a bygone era when securities clearing and settlement were often viewed as a single activity.[3]: 16 

History

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Clearstream was formed in January 2000 through the merger of Cedel and Deutsche Börse Clearing. Initially a 50-50 joint venture between Cedel International and Deutsche Börse, it became a fully owned subsidiary of the latter on 1 July 2002.[4]

In July 2010, Clearstream founded LuxCSD together with the Central Bank of Luxembourg (BCL), to act as a CSD for Luxembourg.[5]

In December 2010, Clearstream co-founded REGIS-TR, a joint venture with the Spanish Central Securities Depository Iberclear, to act as a trade repository for derivatives transactions, helping participants meet their regulatory reporting obligations brought about by the introduction of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).[6]

In 2021, Clearstream acquired full ownership of LuxCSD by buying out the BCL's 50 percent stake.[7]: 263 

Supervision

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Based in Luxembourg and Germany, Clearstream is subject to the supervision of the regulatory authorities of these two countries. In Luxembourg, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) is the prudential regulator with authority over all banks and financial service providers. In Germany, Clearstream is regulated as a bank according to the German Banking Act ("Kreditwesengesetz") and is therefore subject to the prudential supervision of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (German: "Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht" - BaFin). Moreover, Clearstream is regulated in each market where it has operational centres, for example by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

As the operator of securities settlement systems in both Luxembourg and Germany, Clearstream is additionally regulated by the central banks of these two countries, namely the Banque centrale du Luxembourg and the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Operations

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Clearstream accepts central banks and AML-regulated credit institutions (such as regulated banks) as customers. Clearstream does not accept natural persons as customers and no account is opened in the name of a natural person.[8]

Clearstream has operational centres in Cork, Cardiff, Luxembourg, Prague, and Singapore. It also maintains representative offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dubai, New York, and Zurich.[9]

Asset Services

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Source:[10]

Clearstream is responsible for the management, safekeeping/custody and administration of securities (assets) under custody. Services include income and redemption payments, corporate actions as well as tax and proxy voting.

The majority of securities safekept by Clearstream are immobilised. Securities are reflected in book-entry form in the accounts of customers at Clearstream regardless of whether they are held in physical or dematerialised form. This means that they are no longer represented by physical certificates, but instead by data entered into the Clearstream systems.

Global Securities Financing

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Securities financing is the ability to borrow or lend cash or securities against collateral. In securities financing, collateral comprises assets given as a guarantee by a borrower to secure a securities loan and subject to seizure in the event of default. Collateral management refers to the handling of all tasks related to the monitoring of collateral posted by a borrower to meet a financial obligation (optimisation, substitution, top-up, withdrawal, settlement instruction, reporting, processing of margin calls and returns, notification of corporate events, etc.).

Clearstream's collateral management, securities lending and borrowing services are gathered under the Global Liquidity Hub.[12] It provides a pool of liquidity through links to agent banks, trading platforms, clearing houses and other market infrastructures.

Clearstream is a member of the Liquidity Alliance, which was established in January 2013 as a platform for CSDs to collaborate on collateral management. It was founded by ASX, CETIP, Clearstream, Iberclear and Strate.[13]

Investment Fund Services

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Clearstream has developed the world's largest cross-border fund processing platform, called Vestima.[14] It handles all types of funds, from mutual funds to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and hedge funds.

In addition to providing access to all fund types, Vestima supports their cross-border distribution. Services offered by Vestima include order routing, centralised delivery versus payment (DVP) settlement, safekeeping, asset servicing and collateral management.[15]

Issuance

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ICSDs and CSDs are often used to bring a security issue to the market, as they possess the necessary infrastructure for distributing the securities to the investors as well as for settlement and safekeeping. Clearstream's ICSD also provides custody services, which means that the security can be serviced throughout its entire lifecycle. Clearstream provides the infrastructure which enables issuers to reach investors worldwide.

Clearstream's services include eligibility assessments, issuance and distribution of domestic, foreign and international (i.e. Eurobonds) new issues of global and domestic instruments: certificates of deposit, depository receipts, treasury bills, commercial papers, short-term and medium-term notes, bonds, equities, warrants, equity-linked notes and investment fund shares.

Settlement

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Clearstream's ICSD settles trades in international securities and in domestic securities traded across borders. The CSDs settle domestic transactions in the German and Luxembourgish markets. Transactions between the two ICSDs Clearstream Banking SA and Euroclear Bank are settled via an electronic communications platform, called the Bridge.[18]

Clearstream operates a delivery versus payment settlement system, ensuring simultaneous settlement of securities and cash transfers on a gross (trade-by-trade) basis. This helps to minimise the risk associated with the settlement of securities.[19]

Clearstream and Iranian oil revenues

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In the late 2000s, it was revealed that Clearstream held approximately $2.8 billion in securities on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) through an account in the United States. This arrangement potentially violated U.S. sanctions against Iran, leading to legal scrutiny.[20][21]

In 2014, Clearstream agreed to a $152 million settlement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for these violations. The settlement addressed Clearstream's role in providing the Iranian government with unauthorized access to the U.S. financial system by holding securities for the CBI.[20][22][23]

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Beyond the settlement, Clearstream has been embroiled in ongoing legal disputes concerning Iranian assets frozen under international sanctions. In 2008, approximately $4.9 billion in Iranian assets were frozen by Clearstream following U.S. pressure. Subsequent legal actions have sought to release or claim these funds.[24]

Notably, in 2018, Iran's central bank sued Clearstream to recover the frozen assets. However, U.S. courts have ruled in favor of using portions of these funds to compensate victims of terrorist attacks attributed to Iranian-backed entities, such as the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut.[20][23][25]

Involvement of Sepehr Energy

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Sepehr Energy, an Iranian state-affiliated oil company, has been implicated in efforts to access the frozen funds held by Clearstream. Reports indicate that executives from Sepehr Energy have been involved in legal and diplomatic initiatives aimed at reclaiming these assets. The company has also been sanctioned by the U.S. for allegedly facilitating oil sales that fund Iran's military and associated groups.[24][26][25]


Leadership

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  • Edmond Israel [lb], Cedel Chairman 1970-1990
  • André Lussi [fr], Cedel Managing Director 1989-1999 and Clearstream CEO 2000-2001
  • Hans Angermüller, Cedel Chairman 1990-1994
  • Robert Douglass, Cedel Chairman 1994-1999 and Clearstream Chairman 2000-2004
  • André Roelants, Clearstream CEO 2001-2004 and Chairman 2004-2010
  • Jeffrey Tessler, Clearstream CEO 2004-2015 and Chairman 2015-2018
  • Stephan Leithner, Clearstream Chairman 2018-2024

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Clearstream is a and international central securities depository (ICSD) that provides post-trade infrastructure, including settlement, custody, asset servicing, , and fund services for securities and investment funds across international and domestic capital markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, it operates primarily from and , with additional locations in , Asia, and elsewhere, processing securities from over 60 markets and holding approximately €21 trillion in assets under custody as of recent reports. Formed in 2000 through the merger of Cedel International S.A. and Clearing AG, Clearstream has grown into one of the world's largest settlement and custody providers, facilitating the safe and efficient exchange of cash and securities in global transactions. Its services support a wide range of financial instruments, including bonds, equities, and funds, with innovations such as triparty repo introduced in as early as 1992. The entity emphasizes standardized automation in post-trade processes, contributing to market efficiency and risk reduction. Clearstream has been involved in notable controversies, including the 2006 Clearstream affair in , where forged lists alleging secret political accounts led to a high-profile ; investigations ultimately cleared Clearstream of facilitating or illicit activities. In , it reached a $152 million settlement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's for providing unauthorized access to the U.S. for Iranian entities, violating sanctions. More recently, Clearstream has faced litigation related to the cum-ex trading scheme, though it maintains compliance with regulatory standards amid such challenges. These incidents highlight operational risks in global finance, yet Clearstream continues to reinforce its post-trade leadership, including rebranding its German CSD to Clearstream in 2025.

History

Formation and Early Development

Clearstream traces its origins to two key predecessors: Cedel International S.A., established in in 1970 by a of 35 European and North American banks to provide centralized settlement and custody services for the burgeoning Eurobond market, addressing the need for efficient cross-border securities handling outside national clearing systems. Cedel operated as a neutral, bank-owned entity, processing deliveries of securities against payment and holding assets in custody, which facilitated the growth of international bond issuances in the post-Bretton Woods era. The other predecessor, Deutsche Börse Clearing AG (formerly known as Deutscher Kassenverein), handled domestic German securities settlement and had evolved from earlier cooperative clearing arrangements among German banks dating back to the mid-20th century, focusing on efficient processing for the . Clearstream International S.A. was formally created on January 1, 2000, through the merger of Cedel International and Deutsche Börse Clearing AG, establishing a pan-European post-trade infrastructure provider headquartered in with operations in . The merger, announced in 1999, aimed to consolidate fragmented settlement systems, reduce costs via , and enhance interoperability for global investors, with initial ownership split 50-50 between Cedel's bank shareholders and AG. The name "Clearstream" was adopted shortly after, symbolizing streamlined clearing processes, and the entity began integrating Cedel's international custody expertise with Deutsche Börse's domestic efficiency. In its early years, Clearstream focused on system harmonization and market expansion, launching links to additional depositories and achieving rapid growth in settled volumes amid rising European capital market integration. By July 1, 2002, AG acquired the remaining 50% stake from Cedel's shareholders for approximately €1.3 billion, gaining full control and restructuring Clearstream as a wholly owned to align with its broader exchange . This shift enabled deeper investments in technology, such as the CreationNet platform for fund processing, solidifying Clearstream's role in global securities services during the early 2000s.

Mergers, Expansions, and Key Milestones

Clearstream International S.A. was established on January 11, 2000, through the merger of Cedel International S.A., a Luxembourg-based international central securities depository, and Deutsche Börse Clearing AG, the German clearing entity, creating a unified provider of securities settlement and custody services across Europe. Initially structured as a 50-50 joint venture between Deutsche Börse Group and Cedel International's shareholders, the merger aimed to consolidate post-trade infrastructure amid growing cross-border trading volumes in the Eurozone. In June 2002, following a capital increase, Group acquired the remaining 50% stake from Cedel International's shareholders, gaining full ownership of Clearstream and integrating it fully into its post-trade operations. This consolidation enhanced operational efficiencies and positioned Clearstream as a central hub for international securities processing under unified governance. Expansions into new geographies and service lines followed, including the opening of a branch office in in January 2010 to support Asian market connectivity and client demand for global custody solutions. In July 2010, Clearstream co-founded LuxCSD S.A. as a 50-50 with the Banque centrale du Luxembourg, establishing a dedicated domestic to align with the Eurosystem's TARGET2-Securities platform and facilitate local issuances. LuxCSD became operational in 2011, settlement services to Clearstream while handling Luxembourg-specific depository functions. Key acquisitions bolstered Clearstream's fund services and custody capabilities. In April 2014, it acquired Global Securities Services' custody infrastructure, expanding its asset servicing for alternative investments. October 2018 saw the purchase of Swisscanto Funds Centre Ltd., rebranded as Clearstream Funds Centre Ltd., to strengthen fund and distribution in . In 2019, Clearstream entered the Australian market by acquiring Ausmaq Limited, enhancing regional fund processing. The expansion continued in October 2020 with a stake acquisition in Fondcenter AG, forming an integrated fund center platform. By June 2021, secured full ownership of Clearstream Fund Centre by purchasing the remaining shares from . These moves diversified Clearstream's offerings beyond traditional securities settlement into and global asset servicing.

Recent Operational and Strategic Developments

In September 2025, Clearstream rebranded its Germany-based from Clearstream Banking AG to Clearstream Europe AG, signaling a strengthened focus on European market integration and operational alignment across its CSD activities. This change accompanied updates to client documentation and systems, effective from November 2025, to streamline governance and service delivery. Clearstream expanded into digital assets with the April 2025 launch of crypto custody services, enabling secure holding of cryptocurrencies alongside traditional securities, and a September 2025 collaboration with Circle to provide institutional-grade custody and tokenized fund solutions via Group's infrastructure. Strategically, it partnered with Azimut in June 2025 to develop digital platforms for private market fund distribution, targeting growth in Europe's surging private assets sector, and deepened ties with Berenberg in October 2025 to extend fund services for distribution and processing. In October 2025, Clearstream piloted its Vestima Digital solution with for efficient private market fund subscriptions, reducing manual processes. Operationally, Clearstream reported improved CSDR settlement efficiency in January 2025, with 2024 rates reaching 98.5% by value and 93.2% by volume, reflecting enhanced matching and amid regulatory pressures. It launched the Smart Realignment Service in September 2025 to optimize inventory positioning ahead of T+1 settlement transitions in major markets, minimizing fails through automated adjustments. In June 2025, Clearstream introduced tri-party collateral management integrated with the Collateral Management System (ECMS), the first such CSD offering, and partnered with as triparty agent to bolster collateral efficiency for clearing activities. September 2025 saw the rollout of CollateralNext data services for real-time collateral optimization and a with Vyntra for advanced transaction monitoring to enhance regulatory compliance and risk detection. Additionally, Clearstream and initiated digitization of the Eurobond market in September 2025, aiming to introduce blockchain-based issuance and settlement for improved efficiency and transparency.

Ownership and Governance

Corporate Structure and Shareholding

Clearstream Services is delivered through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries under the Clearstream Group, which is fully integrated into the Group. At the apex, AG, a publicly traded company listed on the (Xetra), holds 100% ownership of Clearstream Holding AG, a Frankfurt-based holding entity established to oversee Clearstream's operations. Clearstream Holding AG, in turn, owns 100% of Clearstream International S.A., the Luxembourg-headquartered parent for Clearstream's core operating entities. Clearstream International S.A. directly controls key subsidiaries, including Clearstream Banking S.A. (), which provides international (ICSD) services and holds a granted in 1995; Clearstream Banking AG (), focused on German domestic settlement and custody; and Clearstream Services S.A. (), handling administrative and support functions. This structure ensures centralized governance while allowing operational specialization across jurisdictions. In Q1 2014, ownership of Clearstream Banking S.A. was restructured, with all shares previously held by Clearstream Holding AG transferred to Clearstream International S.A. to streamline control. Additional entities, such as Clearstream Nominees Limited (UK), support nominee and services under full group ownership. Deutsche Börse AG's ultimate shareholders are dispersed among institutional investors, with no single entity holding a controlling stake; as of recent disclosures, major holders include entities like and , though exact percentages fluctuate and are tracked via regulatory filings with the (BaFin). Clearstream itself has no external shareholders, reflecting its status as a 100% group since Deutsche Börse's full acquisition of predecessor entities like Cedel International in 2002.
EntityOwnershipLocationPrimary Role
Publicly tradedUltimate parent
Clearstream Holding AG100% by
Clearstream International S.A.100% by Clearstream Holding AGOperational parent
Clearstream Banking S.A.100% by Clearstream International S.A.ICSD and custody
Clearstream Banking AG100% by Clearstream International S.A.Domestic German services
This hierarchical setup facilitates cross-border efficiency but subjects Clearstream to consolidated oversight by Deutsche Börse AG's executive and supervisory boards.

Leadership and Executive Oversight

Clearstream's executive leadership operates through distinct boards for its holding company and key subsidiaries, enabling tailored management of settlement, custody, and fund services while maintaining group-wide coordination. The Clearstream Holding AG executive board, chaired by Samuel Riley, includes members Daniel Besse, Philip Brown, Berthold Kracke, and Anne-Pascale Malréchauffé, responsible for overarching strategic direction and integration within the Deutsche Börse Group. Subsidiary entities feature specialized leadership: Philip Brown serves as CEO of Clearstream Banking S.A. in Luxembourg, supported by board members including Jean-Marc Di Cato and Yannick Goineau, focusing on international custody and asset servicing. Dirk Loscher leads Clearstream Europe AG as CEO since its rebranding effective September 26, 2025, with a board comprising Martina Gruber, Udo Henkelmann, and Volker Riebesell, overseeing German central securities depository operations. Stephanie Eckermann, appointed CEO of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt on July 4, 2023, directs the entity's strategy, finance, risk, and compliance functions, while also serving on the Clearstream Holding AG board and, since May 27, 2024, on the Deutsche Börse AG executive board to align post-trade activities with group priorities. Executive oversight emphasizes ethical compliance, risk management, and gender diversity in leadership, integrated into Deutsche Börse Group's governance framework, where the parent company's Executive Board and Supervisory Board monitor subsidiary performance, approve major decisions, and enforce standards under the German Corporate Governance Code. This structure supports transparent operations and accountability, with annual declarations of code compliance issued jointly by Deutsche Börse's boards.

Regulation and Supervision

Oversight Authorities and Frameworks

Clearstream Banking Luxembourg S.A. (CBL), the Luxembourg-based entity, operates as a licensed credit institution and (CSD), subject to prudential supervision by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), 's financial regulator. The CSSF oversees compliance with capital requirements, , and operational resilience, including regular on-site inspections and off-site monitoring. CBL received CSD authorization from the CSSF under the EU's Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR, Regulation (EU) No 909/2014) on April 28, 2021, which mandates standards for settlement efficiency, transparency, and participant default . This framework aims to mitigate systemic risks by requiring CSDs to maintain recovery plans and ensure cross-border settlement via systems like TARGET2-Securities (T2S). Clearstream Banking AG (CBF), the German entity, functions as the national CSD and is supervised by the (BaFin), in close coordination with the . BaFin enforces adherence to the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz) and CSDR, focusing on , , and anti-money laundering controls, with the Bundesbank providing oversight on and settlement systems. Both entities align with broader EU directives, such as the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) for Pillar III disclosures on capital adequacy and risk exposures, as reported annually. At the international level, Clearstream adheres to the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI) established by the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the (IOSCO), disclosing compliance annually to promote resilience against operational disruptions and credit risks. In 2024, the (IMF) recommended transferring direct supervision of CBL to the (ECB) due to its systemic importance and cross-border activities, arguing that national-level oversight by the CSSF may understate interconnected risks; however, CBL remains under CSSF jurisdiction pending any regulatory changes. Cross-jurisdictional cooperation occurs via memoranda of understanding between the CSSF and BaFin to address shared supervisory responsibilities.

Compliance Challenges and Regulatory Interactions

Clearstream entities operate under stringent regulatory oversight, with Clearstream Banking S.A. (CBL) in supervised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and the Banque centrale du Luxembourg, while incorporating elements of (ECB) oversight for systemic risks. In April 2021, the CSSF authorized CBL under the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR), enabling expanded services including non-banking activities, subject to ongoing compliance with settlement discipline rules. Clearstream Banking AG Frankfurt falls under the (BaFin) in , which conducts routine supervision of conduct rules and operational resilience. A notable compliance challenge emerged in the IMF's 2024 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) for , which recommended transferring direct of CBL to the ECB, citing its €7 trillion in assets under custody and extensive cross-border exposures as straining the national supervisory capacity of smaller jurisdictions like . The IMF highlighted potential gaps in resources and expertise for supervising such a systemically important (CSD), despite CBL's inclusion in prior ECB comprehensive assessments as a precursor to possible direct oversight. CBL maintains that supervisory arrangements remain a decision for competent authorities, underscoring tensions in harmonizing EU-wide for large FMIs. Regulatory interactions have included implementation of CSDR-mandated settlement discipline mechanisms, with Clearstream activating cash penalty calculations and reporting for failed settlements on matched instructions starting September 14, 2021, to enforce timely settlement and mitigate systemic risks. In the AML domain, Clearstream enforces rigorous client acceptance policies requiring ongoing verification of sanctions compliance, KYC , and adverse media screening, with termination rights for non-compliant participants to align with EU AML directives and FATF standards. These measures address persistent challenges in monitoring omnibus accounts and indirect exposures in global custody chains, where incomplete client data can amplify risks. Historically, a key interaction involved U.S. sanctions enforcement, as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) settled with Clearstream in January 2014 for $152 million over 6,979 apparent violations from 2008 to 2012, where Iranian oil revenues totaling approximately $1.3 billion were processed via U.S. accounts despite prohibitions. The base penalty exceeded $5.6 billion but was reduced considering Clearstream's cooperation and remedial actions, including enhanced compliance programs. No major penalties have been imposed since, reflecting strengthened internal controls, though the incident illustrates enduring challenges for international CSDs in navigating extraterritorial sanctions amid complex payment flows.

Core Operations

Settlement and Custody Services

Clearstream provides settlement services through its central securities depositories, Clearstream Banking Frankfurt (CBF) and Clearstream Banking Luxembourg (CBL), enabling delivery-versus-payment (DvP) transactions to minimize across domestic and international markets. These services support settlement in 53 domestic markets via links to other depositories and integration with systems like TARGET2-Securities (T2S) for euro-denominated securities, processing over 1 million transactions daily. CBF utilizes T2S for real-time and batch DvP settlement cycles, including night-time settlement starting around 20:00 CET and real-time operations until approximately 18:00 CET the following day. Custody services at Clearstream involve the safekeeping of securities for clients in 59 jurisdictions, ensuring asset segregation from the depository's own holdings to protect against claims. As of July 2025, assets under custody totaled €20,483 billion, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase and underscoring Clearstream's scale as one of the largest global custodians. CBL, as an international (ICSD), extends custody to diverse asset classes, including recent expansions to cryptocurrencies such as and , allowing institutional clients to settle and hold digital assets via existing accounts with 24/7 trading access through sub-custodians like Crypto Finance. These services emphasize operational resilience, with features like partial settlement windows in T2S to optimize and automated trade capture for issuances, reducing manual intervention. Clearstream's infrastructure also supports cross-border links, such as full T2S connectivity for non-euro CSDs like CSD, enhancing efficiency for European securities settlement.

Asset Servicing and Securities Financing

Clearstream's asset servicing encompasses a range of post-trade support functions, including the processing of corporate actions such as dividends, interest payments, and redemptions, as well as and tax reclamation services to optimize client returns. These services are delivered through integrated platforms like the , which enables clients to manage notifications, elections, and queries for corporate events across global securities. The Asset Servicing Product Development team at Clearstream, part of Group, focuses on enhancing these offerings with tools for liquidity management and compliance, catering to institutional custodians and investors handling diverse asset classes. In securities financing, Clearstream facilitates lending and borrowing programs that connect lenders seeking yield enhancement with borrowers needing temporary access to securities, acting as principal in transactions with collateral pledges to mitigate . Its Automated Securities Lending (ASL) service integrates directly into the settlement engine, automatically sourcing liquidity to cover failed trades and supporting efficient fail management across international markets. Global Securities Financing (GSF) volumes averaged €599.7 billion outstanding in February 2025, rising to €833.79 billion in July 2025, reflecting an 18% year-over-year increase driven by demand for collateralized transactions. Collateral management forms a core component, with triparty services handling selection, valuation, substitution, and custody of securities to secure exposures in repo agreements and derivatives. Clearstream's systems support modular triparty repo processing, including partnerships such as the June 2025 agreement with Euronext Clearing to expand collateral capabilities across European markets, ensuring regulatory compliance under frameworks like SFTR. These operations emphasize risk reduction through neutral agency and real-time monitoring, processing transactions in multiple currencies and asset types.

Investment Fund Services and Issuance

Clearstream's investment fund services encompass order routing, settlement, custody, distribution, and data solutions tailored for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and vehicles. These offerings standardize fund processing to enhance efficiency, safety, and automation across global markets, serving as a specialized sub-custodian for asset managers and distributors. Central to these services is Clearstream Fund Centre S.A., a Luxembourg-based subsidiary operating under a commercial banking license, which manages centralized global distribution, contract maintenance for over 55 fund markets, trailer fee processing, and compliance tools including anti-money laundering (AML) checks and know-your-distributor (KYD) verification. In October 2020, Clearstream acquired a majority stake in Fund Centre from UBS, forming an entity with USD 290 billion in assets under administration at the time, interlinked with Clearstream's international central securities depository (ICSD) and central securities depository (CSD) operations. Fund issuance processes at Clearstream involve routing investor subscription orders to fund agents, settling trades for new share creation, and providing asset servicing for issued units, enabling efficient issuance in domestic and international markets through automated end-to-end workflows. This supports provision and investor access, particularly for alternative funds, with Clearstream custodianship reaching €300 billion in such assets by October 2025. Recent expansions include a February 2024 partnership extension with iCapital to streamline access via digital platforms, and a June 2025 launch of a digital solution for private market fund processing and wealth manager distribution, addressing surging European private markets demand. In January 2025, Upvest selected Clearstream for third-party fund execution and distribution, while November 2024 saw UBS integrate former funds into Clearstream's ecosystem for enhanced technological support. S&P Global Ratings affirmed Clearstream Fund Centre's 'AA-/A-1+' status in April 2024, citing its role in Group's funds segment.

Innovations and Market Impact

Technological Advancements and Digital Initiatives

Clearstream has developed the D7 platform, a technology (DLT)-based system for digital securities issuance and lifecycle management, which reached a milestone of €10 billion in tokenized as of October 17, 2024. The platform supports over 15,000 weekly digital issuances and integrates for tokenization, enabling seamless settlement and custody of digital assets. In April 2024, Clearstream invested in Digital Vault Services to extend D7's capabilities to digital bank guarantees, enhancing collateral mobility and automation in post-trade processes. In collaboration with , Clearstream announced plans on September 25, 2025, to digitize the Eurobond market starting in the first quarter of 2026, including electronic issuance, custody, and settlement via a shared platform. This initiative extends the International Primary Offering (IPT) system with DLT token taxonomy scheduled for December 2025, aiming for automated lifecycle events and reduced manual intervention. Clearstream also participated in (ECB) trials in April 2024 to test DLT for wholesale money settlements using tokenized securities, evaluating with traditional systems. For digital assets, Clearstream co-authored a May 2024 white paper with DTCC and , outlining six principles—such as legal certainty, regulatory compliance, and asset safeguarding—to standardize adoption of DLT-based securities ecosystems. In October 2024, Clearstream facilitated the first cleared repo transaction on DLT using D7 as the market operator, involving partners like for collateral mobilization. Expanding into cryptocurrencies, Clearstream launched institutional custody and settlement services in April 2025 through a with Crypto Finance, a subsidiary, providing regulated access to digital assets for clients. Clearstream integrates data analytics and (AI) to automate securities servicing, as detailed in a September 2, 2025, strategy update focusing on predictive processing and risk mitigation in custody operations. In June 2025, it partnered with Azimut to develop a digital extension of the Vestima platform for private market funds, streamlining issuance and distribution via tokenized structures. These efforts earned Clearstream the "Best Market Infrastructure in " award at the Future of Finance Awards on June 19, 2025.

Partnerships, Growth Metrics, and Achievements

Clearstream has established numerous strategic partnerships to enhance its post-trade services, particularly in digital assets, private markets, and . In July 2025, Clearstream partnered with Carlyle to leverage its Fund Services distribution platform, enabling broader investor access to private market funds through Clearstream's network. Similarly, a June 2025 collaboration with aimed to bolster Euronext Clearing's for repo and other , aligning with efforts to strengthen European capital markets infrastructure. Other key alliances include a February 2024 extension with iCapital to streamline access via Clearstream's custody and fund services, and a September 2025 agreement with to integrate capabilities into Deutsche Börse Group's offerings, spanning trading, custody, and settlement. Growth metrics underscore Clearstream's expanding role in global securities processing. As of October 2025, assets under custody totaled €20.668 trillion, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase from €18.625 trillion, driven by higher securities volumes and international demand. The firm maintains custody for approximately 40% of Eurobonds outstanding and supports pan-European central securities depository solutions. Its digital platform D7 achieved a milestone of €10 billion in tokenized assets by October 2024, with weekly issuances exceeding 15,000, highlighting adoption in distributed ledger technology for securities. Clearstream's achievements include multiple industry recognitions for and . In May 2025, it won Best Financial Markets Technology Implementation and Best Cloud-Based Technology Initiative at the Global Financial Markets Awards, in partnership with for Clearstream Fund Centre's compliant cloud infrastructure. The Global Custodian Leaders in Custody Awards 2025 honored D7 as Market Infrastructure Project of the Year and Clearstream for Asset Servicing Outstanding Achievement. Additional accolades encompass the Quality Recognition Award in March 2025 for superior funds transfer operations and Best Post-Trading Service at the June 2025 Goodacre Systems In The City Awards. These milestones reflect Clearstream's advancements in efficiency, digital transformation, and client service reliability within the Group.

Iranian Oil Revenues and Sanctions Violations

Clearstream Banking S.A., a Luxembourg-based , reached a $152 million settlement with the U.S. Department of the 's (OFAC) on January 23, 2014, to resolve potential civil liability for apparent violations of U.S. sanctions against . The violations stemmed from Clearstream's provision of custody and related to the (CBI), which manages 's foreign exchange reserves predominantly derived from exports. Between December 2007 and June 2008, Clearstream held 26 U.S. dollar-denominated corporate and sovereign bond securities with a nominal value of $2.813 billion on behalf of the CBI through an omnibus account at a U.S. in New York, thereby exporting prohibited services to an Iranian entity in contravention of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (31 C.F.R. part 560). These actions continued despite Clearstream's stated termination of direct relations with Iranian customers in 2007, as the firm subsequently processed free-of-payment transfers of the securities to a European custodian's account between February 7 and 29, 2008, without altering the CBI's , which effectively prolonged unauthorized U.S. access. OFAC characterized the conduct as providing the Iranian with "substantial and unauthorized access to the U.S. ," undermining sanctions designed to restrict Iran's ability to utilize oil revenues for activities including and support. The CBI's holdings facilitated the preservation and potential liquidation of assets tied to oil proceeds, as U.S. sanctions under the (IEEPA) and related executive orders prohibit transactions that enable Iran to convert or access petroleum-derived funds through dollar-denominated instruments. Clearstream neither admitted nor denied the allegations but cooperated with investigators and implemented enhanced compliance measures as part of the resolution. The settlement highlighted systemic risks in cross-border custody services, where omnibus structures can obscure beneficial ownership and inadvertently—or in this case, apparently—violate extraterritorial U.S. sanctions. Subsequent U.S. investigations into Clearstream's ties with Iranian banks, including a 2014 grand jury probe, examined potential benefits extended to the CBI amid broader efforts to enforce sanctions curbing Iranian oil exports, which had been reduced to about 1 million barrels per day by 2012 due to such measures. Related frozen assets held by Clearstream, valued at approximately $1.7 billion and linked to the CBI, became subject to U.S. court actions in 2020 seeking forfeiture for victims of Iranian-backed terrorism, with Iran contesting the claims. These disputes underscore ongoing tensions between U.S. sanctions enforcement and European financial intermediaries' obligations, with EU courts in 2023 upholding authorizations for Clearstream to comply with U.S. restrictions on Iranian assets. In January 2014, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's (OFAC) reached a civil settlement with Clearstream Banking S.A., requiring of $152 million for 458 apparent violations of U.S. sanctions against . The violations stemmed from Clearstream's processing of over €700 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated transactions between October 2007 and January 2011 on behalf of more than 20 Iranian financial institutions, including Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran ('s ), which facilitated 's access to the U.S. via correspondent banking relationships with U.S. institutions. OFAC determined that these activities undermined U.S. objectives, as the transactions supported Iranian entities involved in nuclear and programs, though Clearstream's Luxembourg-based operations and lack of U.S. mitigated the base penalty from a potential $5.6 billion to the settled amount after considering voluntary , , and remedial measures like enhanced sanctions screening. No criminal charges were pursued, marking the resolution as administrative rather than judicial. Subsequent U.S. litigation has involved attempts to attach Clearstream-held assets linked to Iranian oil revenues and Bank Markazi, particularly in Peterson v. Islamic Republic of Iran (S.D.N.Y., filed 2010). Plaintiffs, families of victims from Iran-sponsored attacks including the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, obtained judgments exceeding $2 billion and sought turnover of approximately $1.75 billion in bonds and funds in a Clearstream omnibus account attributable to Bank Markazi, derived in part from oil sales proceeds collected by Iran's National Iranian Oil Company. Clearstream contested these demands, citing Luxembourg banking secrecy laws prohibiting disclosure or transfer of client assets without consent, leading to U.S. court orders for compliance that conflicted with EU regulations. In 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court in Bank Markazi v. Peterson upheld a tailored statute enabling asset attachment but did not directly resolve Clearstream's jurisdictional objections. In parallel EU proceedings, Clearstream challenged the European Commission's 2015 decision declining to initiate infringement actions against U.S. extraterritorial sanctions affecting EU firms. On July 12, 2023, the EU General Court upheld the Commission's stance, ruling that Clearstream could lawfully comply with U.S. asset-blocking orders without violating EU blocking statutes, as the measures targeted specific Iranian sanctions evasion rather than broadly undermining EU law. This decision resolved Clearstream's regulatory uncertainty, permitting continued cooperation with U.S. authorities amid ongoing asset restraint disputes, though a 2024 U.S. appeals court reversal of a $1.68 billion judgment against Bank Markazi in a related terror-financing case may indirectly affect attachment claims without altering Clearstream's compliance obligations.

Broader Criticisms and Defenses

The Clearstream affair, unfolding primarily between 2004 and 2006, centered on forged documents listing fictitious accounts at Clearstream allegedly holding funds from illicit arms deals and kickbacks, purportedly linked to French political figures including . These lists, leaked to magistrates and journalists, were part of an alleged smear campaign during rivalry for the French presidency, with former accused of orchestrating the plot; he was convicted in 2010 but fully acquitted on appeal in 2011. While no actual accounts or misconduct by Clearstream was substantiated—the bank confirmed the listed accounts did not exist—the spotlighted criticisms of opacity in international clearing systems, where anonymous or layered structures could theoretically facilitate hidden transactions, fueling public and media scrutiny of Clearstream's role in global finance. Beyond specific scandals, broader critiques of Clearstream as an international (ICSD) focus on systemic risks from its market dominance and asset concentration; alongside , Clearstream forms a duopoly handling over €10 in securities, raising concerns that operational failures or cyber vulnerabilities could propagate shocks across interconnected markets. Academic analyses highlight potential negative externalities, such as mismatches or collateral shortages during stress, amplified by the ICSDs' centrality in cross-border settlement. In defense, Clearstream has emphasized rigorous compliance frameworks, including annual regulatory reviews by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and oversight under the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR), which mandate risk disclosures and resilience testing. Post-sanctions settlements, such as the 2014 $152 million U.S. fine for Iranian transactions, prompted enhanced and sanctions screening, with Clearstream reporting full alignment with updated protocols by 2024. Regulators have affirmed its operational stability, noting effective management and participant default protections, countering claims through demonstrated recovery capabilities in stress scenarios.

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