Russian, Chinese Central Securities Depositories Partner on Blockchain
The central securities depositories (CSDs) in Russia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets the stage for the two institutions to begin partnering on post-trade blockchain applications. Announced today, the deal will see Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD) and China’s Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (CSDC) "exchange experience and information” on a range of issues, according to an announcement from NSD. The two institutions will also collaborate on experimenting with fintech, which will include trials involving blockchain.....
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