April 30, 2025

LCH Collateral Extensions - Chinese Government Bonds (CGB) in EUR/USD

LCH circular number: 4349
Date: April 30, 2025
To: All LCH Ltd Members

Dear Member,

We are pleased to announce that LCH Limited (“LCH”) is expanding its range of eligible non-cash collateral to include China Government Bonds (CGB) denominated in EUR/USD. The go-live date is 6th May 2025.

The new non-cash collateral will be subject to haircuts and concentration limits and will be accepted on a Bilateral basis only (not in Triparty). Settlement will be at Euroclear Bank.

Further details can be found on the LSEG website from Tuesday 6th May: LCH Ltd Acceptable Securities | LSEG and available today in the Knowledge Centre (LCH - General Ltd - Member/Client Folder > Service Information > Haircut Schedules) which is accessible via the LCH Portal.

If you require any further information or have any questions, please contact: collateral.clientservices@lch.com

Kind regards,

Collateral Services