The Evolution and Future of Repo

This episode our hosts Andrew Keith Walker and Christian Rossler go in-depth for a lively SecLending chat about Clearstream's innovations in the field of Repo (repurchasing agreements) with Richard Glen (Head of Collateral Management, Clearstream) and Para Saratchandran (Product Manager for Repo, Clearstream).

Like Repo markets, this is a fast moving show where we explore the evolution of Repo, the challenges for NFCs (non-financial counterparties) who are entering the world of secured lending for the first time and the role of products like GC Pooling, CMAX and Triparty lending services that reduce the risks and increase the speed of lending, borrowing and downstream reporting. Plus we consider the role of Repo as the Swiss Army Knife of finance, in terms of increasing liquidity, precise borrowing of specific assets and its role in balance sheet netting and strategic goals for the banking sector.