Edaa and Clearstream to introduce new post-trade services in Saudi
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Edaa and Clearstream to introduce new post-trade services in Saudi 29 October 2025Saudi Arabia Reporter: Hansa Tote
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The Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa), a subsidiary of the Saudi Tadawul Group, and Clearstream have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The partnership will enable the two central securities depositories to jointly introduce new post-trade services in the Saudi capital market.
The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of the Saudi capital market for both domestic and international investors.
It builds on Clearstream’s initiative in 2021 to provide its clients access to the Saudi domestic market via Edaa.
Using its extensive global expertise, Clearstream will work with Edaa to advance the local post-trade infrastructure and introduce new services including collateral management, securities lending and borrowing, fund services, and digital securities.
A key focus is the joint development and launch of the Saudi Collateral Management Service (SCMS).
Suited to the Saudi market, SCMS will provide a centralised, automated triparty collateral management system.
It is designed to enable optimised and automated financing activities for local financial institutions, to increase liquidity in the Saudi market, and provide easy connectivity to international markets.
Hanan Alshehri, CEO of Edaa, states: “Our partnership with Clearstream marks a vital step in our endeavors to enhance the overall efficiency and liquidity of the Saudi capital market.
“It is a testament to Edaa’s continued commitment to strengthening the Saudi market infrastructure in line with international best practices.”
Sam Riley, CEO of Clearstream Securities Services, notes: “Our collaboration with Edaa is a key part of our commitment to connecting global investors with emerging and dynamic markets.
“Providing our global expertise, we aim to boost market liquidity and efficiency, supporting market participants with sophisticated tools to meet their investment and growth ambitions.”
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