Collateral: What It Is, Types, and How It Works

Discover what collateral is, its different types, and how it secures loans. Learn what happens if a borrower defaults and how ...

What is collateral on a loan — and when do you need it?

Collateral is an asset you can pledge to secure financing. While it can be beneficial and even necessary with some loans, ...
Asset Servicing Times

Are you managing your collateral effectively?

Demand for collateral is increasing and so is the cost. Collateral therefore has to be managed more effectively. The use of collateral to secure cash loans, securities lending, repurchase agreements ...
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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Program for Tokenized Collateral in Derivatives Markets

Staff from the Market Participants Division (MPD), Division of Market Oversight (DMO), and Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) provided guidance on the acceptance and use of tokenized assets as ...
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Crypto assets as collateral? In the U.S., the Fed has cleared the way

A recent Federal Reserve ruling makes it possible for banks to accept cryptocurrency as collateral for private transactions. It's an important step toward integrating digital assets into the financial ...

Default in our stars: China’s banks use satellites to track assets with sky-high scrutiny

Access to satellite-aided remote sensing – an outgrowth of China’s space technology since its commercialisation kicked off in ...
Asset Servicing Times

Komainu and Hidden Road add BUIDL as collateral in triparty agreements

Komainu and Hidden Road have added BlackRock USD Institutional Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) as supported collateral under their triparty collateral management agreements. Komainu clients, who are ...
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BoG advises buyers to verify asset status before purchasing

Individuals seeking to purchase assets such as cars and houses in the country have been urged to conduct checks with the ...
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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Program and Issues Guidance on Tokenized Collateral

On December 8, the CFTC announced a series of actions to provide regulatory clarity and support responsible innovation in digital asset markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham stated the actions implement ...