Cboe Clear Europe expands SFT clearing service to U.S. equities
CBOE•Cboe Clear Europe will expand its SFT clearing service to U.S. equities from mid-October, initially covering Russell 3000 stocks and the top 500 U.S.-listed ETFs, with plans to scale toward about 12,000 symbols.
1. Initial service coverage
The service will initially be available to non-U.S. lenders and borrowers for SFTs in which U.S. equities are lent. U.S. settlement will run through DTC, with BNY serving as settlement agent. Cboe Clear Europe said the service had €14 billion in outstanding loan value in September 2026; it launched in 2025 and was extended to fixed income in August.
