Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc. (JASDEC) of Tokyo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSDL, designed to build a cooperative relationship.
Under the terms of the MOU, JASDEC and NSDL will establish a mechanism, whereby board members, senior management and staff of both sides could meet to explore improvement opportunities and to exchange information on business operating models and securities market developments.
The MOU also noted that "the parties anticipate developing a closer working relationship in the future and wish to maintain channels of communication for exchange of information and to promote visits for reasons of"."
"I hope that the signing of MOU between NSDL and JASDEC will bring enormous benefit to the two central securities depositories." said Mr. Yoshinobu Takeuchi, President & CEO of JASDEC. He expressed his hope that NSDL and JASDEC will be able to further strengthen their relationship and make contributions to the development of the securities market in the two countries.
Mr. Gagan Rai, MD & CEO of NSDL, commented: "The depth and breadth of JASDEC's experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions is of interest to NSDL and our clients. We place great value in developing a cooperative relationship to further the growth and prosperity of our respective markets."
