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Bahrain Bourse upgrades post-trade platform to Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD
29 June 2026 Bahrain
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Bahrain Bourse, a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced it will upgrade Bahrain Clear’s central securities depository (CSD) post-trade platform to Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD.
The move marks a significant milestone in the exchange’s ongoing digital transformation and commitment to strengthening Bahrain’s capital markets infrastructure; and aims to enhance connectivity to the country's capital markets for international investors.
Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD's modular architecture will lay the technical and operational foundation for Bahrain Clear to establish links with international central securities depositories (ICSDs).
This infrastructure will enable international custody, securities financing, and securities lending and borrowing services to be delivered centrally and efficiently, positioning Bahrain Bourse as an accessible destination for international capital, the firm says.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, comments: “Our decision to modernise was driven by a clear need to enhance operational resilience, scalability, and efficiency while aligning with international standards and future market requirements in line with the recently unveiled comprehensive Capital Market Development Plan 2026-2028 aimed at elevating the market.
“As market complexity increases and investor expectations evolve, it is critical to have a flexible, technology-driven infrastructure that can support innovation and regulatory readiness.”
According to Al-Khalifa, market participants will benefit from streamlined, automated post-trade workflows that reduces manual intervention and operational overhead; reduced settlement risk and improved settlement efficiency; and greater transparency and real-time visibility across the post-trade lifecycle.
The move marks a significant milestone in the exchange’s ongoing digital transformation and commitment to strengthening Bahrain’s capital markets infrastructure; and aims to enhance connectivity to the country's capital markets for international investors.
Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD's modular architecture will lay the technical and operational foundation for Bahrain Clear to establish links with international central securities depositories (ICSDs).
This infrastructure will enable international custody, securities financing, and securities lending and borrowing services to be delivered centrally and efficiently, positioning Bahrain Bourse as an accessible destination for international capital, the firm says.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, comments: “Our decision to modernise was driven by a clear need to enhance operational resilience, scalability, and efficiency while aligning with international standards and future market requirements in line with the recently unveiled comprehensive Capital Market Development Plan 2026-2028 aimed at elevating the market.
“As market complexity increases and investor expectations evolve, it is critical to have a flexible, technology-driven infrastructure that can support innovation and regulatory readiness.”
According to Al-Khalifa, market participants will benefit from streamlined, automated post-trade workflows that reduces manual intervention and operational overhead; reduced settlement risk and improved settlement efficiency; and greater transparency and real-time visibility across the post-trade lifecycle.
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