The decision is part of a broader strategic pullback from government bond markets in both the US and Europe. The move reduces the bank's exposure to sovereign debt trading across these two regions.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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The markets securities division of NatWest has withdrawn from the roster of authorized traders of government securities at the New York Fed. This removal ends the bank's status as a primary dealer, a designation that provides firms with direct trading access to the central bank.

The decision is part of a broader strategic pullback from government bond markets in both the US and Europe. The move reduces the bank's exposure to sovereign debt trading across these two regions.
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