Strate (Pty) Ltd is South Africa's principal Central Securities Depository (CSD) and central collateral platform. It provides post-trade services, including electronic settlement for securities like equities, bonds, and derivatives, as well as collateral management and corporate actions services[1][2]. Strate's target audience includes issuers, investors, and financial market participants. Its unique selling proposition is the safekeeping of digital securities ownership records, promoting financial market stability and efficiency through innovative digital solutions[2][4]. Strate's services enhance market integrity and support economic growth by facilitating seamless transactions and collateral reuse[2][3].