UK picks HSBC as platform provider for its digital bond pilot issuance


Reuters | London | Updated: 12-02-2026 12:46 IST | Created: 12-02-2026 12:46 IST
UK picks HSBC as platform provider for its digital bond pilot issuance
  • Country:
  • United Kingdom

​The ‌British government on Thursday ​named lender ‌HSBC as the platform provider for the country's ‌digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) ‌pilot issuance. Gilts are government bonds, loans ⁠that ​the ⁠government borrows from investors and ⁠promises to repay ​with interest.

The government also ⁠appointed Ashurst LLP ⁠to ​provide legal services for the ⁠DIGIT pilot, it said ⁠in ⁠a statement.

TRENDING

DevShots

Latest News

OPINION / BLOG / INTERVIEW

Fairness, safety and control must guide next phase of AI development

Why undetected degradation is costing solar operators and how AI can help

How AI can strengthen urban resilience in real time

Autonomous vehicles still lack clear way to communicate with pedestrians

Connect us on

LinkedIn Quora Youtube RSS
Give Feedback