CLS Group

Overview

CLS Group is a consortium that provides financial market infrastructure with a focus on foreign exchange (FX) settlement, processing, and data solutions. Established in 2002, it operates as a neutral party within the FX ecosystem, facilitating the settlement of over USD 8 trillion in payments daily across 18 major currencies. The group's services are designed to mitigate systemic risk, optimize funding, and streamline operations for global FX market participants.

The organization is structured with several key subsidiaries, including CLS Bank International, which offers CLSSettlement services, and CLS Processing Solutions Ltd., which provides data reporting products. Its offerings are centered around settlement, processing, and data, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of FX transactions. CLS serves a diverse clientele, including banks, corporates, funds, and central banks, supporting standardization and compliance in a dynamic market.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +44 20 7971 5700
• Website: cls-group.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cls-bank

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Foreign exchange settlement
• Risk mitigation
• FX markets
• Cross currency swaps
• Processing and same day settlement
• FX volume data and reporting
• Systemic risk management
• Post-trade processing
• Market infrastructure for financial services
• Aggregation and data solutions
• Market transparency and regulatory compliance
• Operational efficiency in FX trading
• Settlement risk reduction
• Capital optimization
• Real-time reporting and analytics
• Standardized payment solutions
• Machine learning and analytics for FX markets
• Payment netting and trade monitoring
• FX clearing and settlement automation
• Regulatory reporting

Technologies Used

• ACL
• ASP.NET
• AWS Direct Connect
• AWS Lambda
• AWS SDK for JavaScript
• AWS Step Functions
• AWS Transit Gateway
• AWS Trusted Advisor
• Act!
• Ad Astra
• Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Angular
• Atlassian Cloud
• Azure Linux Virtual Machines
• Bamboo
• Bitbucket
• Bootstrap
• CAT
• CampBrain
• CheckPoint
• Cisco ACI Orchestration
• Cisco Firepower 9300
• Cisco Meraki MS
• Cisco VPN
• Citrix NetScaler
• Conversant (ValueClick)
• Fortinet
• Git
• Google AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Greenhouse
• Greenhouse.io
• HTML5 Maker
• Hotjar
• IBM Cognos Analytics
• Javascript
• Jenkins
• Jira
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Micro
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Minteye / AdsCaptcha
• Mobile Friendly
• NetScaler
• Office365
• Oracle Analytics Cloud
• Outlook
• PayScale
• Postpresso
• React
• React Redux
• Remote
• Security
• ShareASale
• SharePoint
• Slack
• Snort
• SolarWinds
• Splunk
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TypeScript
• UKG
• VMware SD-WAN
• Vimeo
• dynaTrace
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• CLS Brasil