Securities Financing is a fundamental mechanism that supports market liquidity, efficient price discovery, and enhanced portfolio performance.
As the licensed central securities depository, regulated by the Capital Market Authority, AD CSD provides a secure, transparent, and fully compliant post-trade infrastructure for executing Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs).
Our platform enables the reliable processing of Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) and Repurchase Agreements (Repo) in line with international best practices, offering real-time electronic settlement, risk controls, and robust regulatory oversight.
AD CSD’s electronic book-entry system ensures that all transactions are processed with accuracy, transparency, and seamless integration across the market ecosystem.
Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)
Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) is a fundamental financial transaction where securities are transferred from a Lender to a Borrower in exchange for eligible collateral and a lending fee.
Repurchase Agreements (Repos)
Repurchase Agreements (Repos) are short-term borrowing mechanism.
In a repo transaction, a repo seller sells securities to repo buyer, and buys them back at agreed price and date. This mechanism is vital for short-term liquidity management and collateral transformation.
AD CSD’s Securities Financing services are designed to support a broad spectrum of authorized market participants across the financial ecosystem. Eligible entities include:
This broad eligibility ensures participation from a diverse range of market players, supporting liquidity, market depth, and efficient securities financing operations.
By providing a secure, transparent, and regulated environment for Securities Financing Transactions—including SLB and Repo—AD CSD strengthens market liquidity, supports institutional innovation, and contributes to the sustainable growth of the UAE capital markets.