Acadia expands into China with first securities client

CITIC Securities will utilise Acadia’s full suite of services to comply with Uncleared Margin Rules

April 7, 2025 — Acadia, an LSEG Business and a leading industry provider of integrated risk management services for the derivatives community, is proud to announce its entry into the Chinese securities market through a client partnership with Beijing-based CITIC Securities.

CITIC Securities (CITIC) is a Chinese full-service investment bank, offering services in underwriting, research, brokerage, asset management, wealth management, and investment advisory.

CITIC will leverage Acadia’s comprehensive suite of risk and workflow solutions, including Initial Margin Risk Generator (IMRG), IM Exposure Manager (IMEM), Collateral Manager, and Margin Manager. These tools will enable the firm to streamline operations and achieve greater efficiency through Acadia’s holistic margining programs.

This milestone marks a significant step in Acadia’s business growth and the broader expansion of LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions business in the APAC region. It comes as Chinese firms prepare for the adoption of Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR), with Acadia positioned to play a vital role in helping businesses meet regulatory requirements.

Takashi Nagai, Head of APAC Business Development, Acadia, said:
“We are excited to welcome CITIC as our first securities client in China. This partnership highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive workflow solutions and trusted support to clients across the APAC region. As the implementation of UMR in China approaches, our team is dedicated to helping businesses adapt to and comply seamlessly with these regulatory changes.”

A senior spokesperson at CITIC Securities said:
“Partnering with Acadia has transformed our workflow processes, delivering significant efficiencies. With access to a wide range of integrated services from a single provider, we’ve joined an international network that enhances our operations. We are eager to work closely with Acadia and engage with the broader industry as we navigate the evolving risk landscape together.”

About Acadia

Acadia, an LSEG Business, is a leading provider of integrated risk management services for the derivatives community, offering a centralized platform with real-time tools for risk, margin, and collateral management. Its open-access model and comprehensive analytics solutions help firms manage risk efficiently while connecting market participants and infrastructure. Acadia is used by an extensive community of 3,000+ firms exchanging more than $1 trillion of collateral on a daily basis via its margin automation services.

Acadia is part of LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions division (PTS), which is reinventing the post trade landscape by increasing efficiency, minimising risk, reducing costs, and opening the doors to new possibilities for clients. By bringing together Acadia, Quantile, SwapAgent, and TradeAgent, PTS enables unrivalled collaboration to drive efficiency throughout the trading lifecycle. With a commitment to simplifying delivery and continuous innovation, PTS drives meaningful change for clients, partners, and the wider industry.

For more information, visit acadia.inc and lseg.com/en/post-trade.
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Media Contacts:
Laura Craft
Group Director, Business Marketing, LSEG Post Trade
laura.craft@lseg.com | +44 (0) 1727 324513

Rakin Sayed
Lansons (London)
rakins@lansons.com | +44 207 294 3638

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