The Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) hosted the 12th Conference of Central Securities Depositories from 29 May 2013 to 31 May 2013 in Saint Petersburg, Russia Federation…
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Monica Singer Appointed Vice President of AMEDA
Strate’s CEO Monica Singer has been appointed as the Vice President of Africa & Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA). AMEDA was established in 2005 to reduce risks related to depository, clearing and settlement issues and to support efforts to raise efficiency …
Continue readingUpdate on Strate’s Collateral Management Project
Strate’s Collateral Management Project is on track to be implemented in November 2013. The project aims to meet the growing need for the greater use of collateral for financial transactions in South Africa, allowing banks to free cash on the balance sheet in order to meet Basel III requirements and improve the tracking and efficient use of collateral.
Continue readingStrate bids farewell to Mary Ann Callahan
Mary Ann Callahan, the former president of the Americas’ Central Securities Depositories Association (ACSDA) and a colleague from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), will be retiring at the end of May.
Continue readingCompanies’ share register information is not restricted by new laws
While the Protection of Personal Information Bill (PoPI) and the Financial Markets Act 2012 (FMA) will have an influence on the manner in which companies and Strate respectively deal with personal information, access to the companies’ share registers by the shareholders and the public in terms of the Companies Act will not be affected by these new laws.
Continue readingCitibank signs on for new Corporate Actions product at Strate
Citibank has signed on as a client to receive information on Strate’s Corporate Actions product range, which includes value- added services, such as Equities Corporate Action Subscription Services (ECASS).
Continue readingSecond Integrated Report now available
Less than six months after announcing Strate’s commitment to the pilot phase of the International Integrated Reporting Council’s (IIRC’s) programme, Strate has published its Integrated Report for the 2012 reporting period.
Continue readingStrate tops “Bluprint DNA Ratings”
Over seven years ago, Strate embarked on a process to “define its DNA” through a consulting company called Bluprints. Strate was able to identify 14 principles that added value to the business (have to haves) and 14 principles that detracted value from the business …
Continue readingMeeting stakeholder needs
In the previous edition of the Strate Talk, Strate announced the appointment of Carol Otto as the Issuer Relationship Manager within its current Stakeholder Relations team….
Continue readingPartnerships and collaboration: a new future for CSDs
The financial landscape has evolved over the past five years with the heightened expectation that market infrastructures will further refine their risk management models and focus on asset safety. The lessons from the Global Financial Crisis have taught the industry that the need to restore stability …
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