Morgan Stanley accredited as Derivatives Participant
24/04/2026 17:20 NZST, MKTUPDTE
24 April 2026 – NZX advises that Morgan Stanley has been accredited as a Clearing Participant on the NZX Derivatives Market, ahead of the S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures launch on 28 April 2026.
Clearing Participants provide post-trade services including the clearing and settlement of derivatives transactions, supporting the safe and efficient functioning of the market.
NZX General Manager, Market Operations and Clearing, Felicity Gibson says NZX is pleased to welcome Morgan Stanley to the NZX Derivatives Market as a Clearing Participant.
“As a leading global financial institution, Morgan Stanley's accreditation underpins the post-trade infrastructure supporting the S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures and is a positive step for the ongoing development of New Zealand's derivatives market,” Ms Gibson says.
Morgan Stanley Managing Director, Listed Derivatives Execution & Clearing Services, Yanny Leung says Morgan Stanley is pleased to be accredited as a Clearing Participant on the NZX Derivatives Market.
“We look forward to supporting the development of New Zealand’s capital markets by providing clearing services that help market participants access and manage New Zealand equity exposure efficiently,” Ms Leung says
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For further information, please contact:
NZX Media and Investors – Simon Beattie – 021 702 694
About NZX
For 160 years we have been committed to connecting people, businesses and capital. Our vision is to be a trusted New Zealand business delivering sustainable wealth, value and opportunities for all. NZX operates New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets. To support the growth of our markets, we provide trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services for our customers. We also own Smart, New Zealand's only issuer of listed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), KiwiSaver provider SuperLife, and funds manager QuayStreet Asset Management. NZX Wealth Technologies is a 100%-owned subsidiary delivering rich online platform functionality to enable New Zealand investment advisors and providers to efficiently manage, trade and administer their client's assets. Learn more about us at: www.nzx.com
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.