LSEG to build blockchain-friendly digital settlement platform

Feb 12 (Reuters) - LSEG said on Thursday it plans to build an on-chain settlement service for institutional investors called ‌the LSEG Digital Securities Depository, which will connect traditional ‌and digital securities markets. This will enable trading and settlement of tokenised bonds, equities and ​private market assets across multiple blockchain networks, while remaining interoperable with existing settlement platforms, the London Stock Exchange operator said. The move comes as LSEG faces pressure ...