The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has appointed Arianne Collette as a managing director and head of US equities as it continues to build its presence in the asset class.
In the newly-created role, Colette is responsible for strategic planning and execution, market expansion and growth of the business’ clearing and settlement infrastructure. Based in Jersey City, she reports to managing director and global head of equities solutions Val Wotton.
Earlier this year, DTCC announced that 24/5 clearing of US equities would be available through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) from Q2 2026 as the journey to 24-hour trading accelerates.
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In 2024, the company partnered with Cboe Clear Europe to provide an over-the-counter cash equities post-trade workflow.
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Collette joins DTCC after 24 years with major liquidity provider Morgan Stanley, where she has held senior roles including chief operating officer and head of strategy for reinvestment in the business’ wealth management division, global head of sales strategy, and Americas head of firm-secured funding. Earlier in her career, Colette was a sec lending and collateral finance sales trader, and a fixed income repo trader.
Wotton commented, “[Collette’s] deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to innovation will be invaluable as we continue to deliver solutions that enhance market resiliency and efficiency for our clients.”
