Euroclear

TLDR

Euroclear is one of the world's largest securities settlement systems, headquartered in Brussels, processing trillions of euros in transactions yearly.

Overview

Euroclear is a major piece of global financial infrastructure based in Brussels. Founded in 1968 when Morgan Guaranty Trust Company launched a pilot securities settlement service for the Brussels eurobond market, it has grown into one of the world's two leading international Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), covering more than one million securities across bonds, equities, derivatives, and investment funds for financial institutions in over 90 countries.

The group employs over 5,000 people representing more than 80 nationalities. Its presence in Brussels anchors the city's Fintech identity alongside newer ventures.

Sources

• Omar Mohout, "How Brussels became Belgium's most surprising startup city" (Apr 2026)
• Euroclear.com history page
• Wikipedia: Euroclear