Sponsored General Collateral (GC) Service

The Sponsored General Collateral (GC) Service expands access to centrally cleared tri-party repo by enabling general collateral transactions across a broader asset set — supporting term activity, enhancing liquidity, and strengthening market resiliency.

Sponsored General Collateral (GC) Service

Extending Central Clearing to General Collateral Repo

The Sponsored General Collateral (GC) Service enables Sponsoring Members to extend clearing access to their Sponsored Members for general collateral (GC) repo transactions, including term repo, across the same asset classes eligible in FICC’s GCF Repo® Service.  

Transactions settle on BNY’s tri-party repo platform in a manner consistent with existing tri-party processing, supporting a seamless transition from bilateral to centrally cleared repo.  

Key Features & Benefits

Enhanced Liquidity

Enables eligible institutional firms to participate more actively in the repo market compared to bilateral trading environments.

Expanded Collateral Eligibility

Supports a broader range of collateral, including U.S. Treasuries, agency MBS and agency debentures, aligning with GCF Repo® eligibility.

Seamless Integration

Leverages BNY’s tri-party platform, minimizing operational change and simplifying adoption of central clearing.

Broad Participant Access

Available to legal entities in FICC-approved jurisdictions that meet Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) requirements and partner with a Sponsoring Member.