Bank of MontrealBMO subscribed to the inaugural SGC Notes, indicating a new secured funding source and positive engagement in the program.

Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation announced the inaugural issuance of its Secured General Collateral Notes program, subscribed by Bank of Montreal. The Series BMO-521 notes received a Prime-1 (sf) rating from Moody's Ratings. The Bank of Canada has added SGC Notes as eligible collateral under its Standing Liquidity Facility to support this new market. SGC Notes are short-term secured instruments collateralized by high-quality debt securities, accessible through The Canadian Depository for Securities. CDCC is working to onboard other eligible banks and dealers as underwriters via the Canadian Collateral Management Service.
Bank of MontrealBMO subscribed to the inaugural SGC Notes, indicating a new secured funding source and positive engagement in the program.
Moodys CorporationCDCC launched the inaugural SGC Notes program, a new product that expands its business and market role.
CDS is mentioned as the depository for the notes, but the impact on CDS is indirect and limited.