Pivotal purpose
We were created with a singular purpose: to mitigate settlement risk for the FX market.
The work of our employees has immense impact. We’re a small company with a big footprint. Our pivotal purpose makes a huge contribution every day.
As an organization created for the market by the market, we are proud to be in a unique position, doing what we do, at the scale at which we do it.
Trusted guardian
Every day we settle an average of over USD7 trillion.
Together, we are collectively accountable for the successful operation and protection of our services. Our employees understand the importance of their essential roles within this.
As the organization protecting the stability of the FX ecosystem and the successful operation of our global FX settlement service, our role as trusted guardians ensures that we remain accountable.
Targeted innovation
Through innovative partnerships we continue to evolve our solutions for global FX.
Risk is inherent in continuous improvement. Our employees take deliberate steps daily to find innovative ways of working, bringing balance and precision to the work they do.
As an organization, we apply targeted innovation across everything we do to serve the FX market. Using a cycle of continuous improvement, we look for innovative solutions to everyday issues, putting efficiency and precision at the forefront.
Facilitate connections
Over 70 of the world’s most important financial institutions choose to be members of CLS, and over 37,000 more use our services.
Our employees understand that their role is to facilitate connectivity between teams and across divisions to allow the wider business to function more efficiently.
As an organization, our expertise and unique position in the market allows us to facilitate connectivity between the wider FX ecosystem of shareholders, clients, public policy makers and regulators. This ensures that together, we can create a resilient future for FX.
Delivering excellence
Seamless service since 2002.
Our employees take pride in delivering excellence every day, applying skills, tenacity and a strong work ethic to uphold our high standards.
As an organization, we are proud to deliver excellence every day through a robust, resilient service.
Inclusive culture
Proud of our welcoming and inclusive community.
Creating a safe space, where everyone can speak up, encourages psychological safety and is central to our working culture and organizational learning.
As an organization at the center of the FX ecosystem, we strive to be the anchor that provides the wider financial market with stability.