EquiLend Football Tournament: Kicking Out Food Poverty
Securities finance firms joined forces to support vulnerable children across London in an inaugural, industry-wide
football fundraiser.
Author: Sako Torossian
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: October 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC.
EquiLend’s Dan Dougherty on Tackling Securities Finance System Inefficiencies at Source
The securities finance market has evolved considerably over the years, and so has EquiLend. Here’s where we’ve been—and where we’re going.
The Relative Smoothness of T+1 is Reflective of the Industry’s Readiness to Adapt to Regulation
Gabi Mantle, head of Post-Trade Solutions at EquiLend, looks at how the lessons learnt from a move to faster settlement can help the industry as it faces changing regulation
EquiLend Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
EquiLend, the global leader in technology, data, and analytics solutions for the securities finance industry, today announced the appointment of Rich Grossi as its new Chief Executive Officer.
FMSB issue Standard for Sharing of Standard Settlement Instructions for Consultation
To aid the UK’s move to T+1 Settlement, The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) has issued 9 Core Principles to support the upcoming recommendations from the Accelerated Settlement Taskforce.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: September 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC.
EquiLend’s Heads of Trading, Post Trade and Reg Tech on Preparing for Securities Lending reporting
Kevin McNulty, Head of Reg Tech Solutions, Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions and Gabi Mantle, Head of Post Trade Solutions share their thoughts on FINRA’s SLATE system, the challenges of adapting to T+1 and broader regulatory pressures facing the industry.
EquiLend Update on the UK AST T+1 Report and Recommendations
As a tech vendor servicing the securities finance sector with T+1 solutions, EquiLend is pleased to see automation and digitization as a key theme across these recommendations.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: August 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout August.
WCAS Completes Acquisition of EquiLend
EquiLend, the global technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announces the completion of its majority acquisition by private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS).
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: July 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC.
SEC Rule 10c-1a Frequently Asked Questions
Our 10c-1a FAQ dives into components of the rule, implementation, timelines and the benefits of using EquiLend to support your reporting requirements.
EquiLend Update on SEC’s Announcement Regarding FINRA 10c-1a SLATE Proposal
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it is postponing its decision on the approval of FINRA’s 10c-1a SLATE proposal.
Asia Pacific Securities Lending Market User Guide 2024
EquiLend and PASLA present the Asia Pacific Securities Lending Market User Guide 2024.
Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2024
We are pleased to announce that EquiLend has been awarded Americas Data Provider of the Year, European Data Provider of the Year and Regulatory Solution of the Year in the annual Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards!
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: June 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC.
EquiLend Spire Wins Best Middle-Office Platform
We are pleased to announce that EquiLend Spire has received the award for Best Middle-Office Platform in the WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2024!
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: May 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting May trends and some all-time highs seen for fixed income.
Regulatory Evolution Prompts a Shift in Electronic Trading Behavior in Securities Lending
In today’s Securities Finance Times ISLA Daily issue, EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, reflects on some of the drivers behind the rise of fixed income lending in the global marketplace while highlighting the explosive 62% growth in fixed income volumes seen across NGT in 2024.
EquiLend and valid8Me Announce Strategic Partnership With Launch of Onboarding Platform, Onboard+
EquiLend, the global technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announces its new partnership with the rollout of Onboard+, powered by valid8Me.
EquiLend Spire: Centralizing Securities Finance in a Connected World
EquiLend’s Armeet Sandhu, CEO of Stonewain Systems, an EquiLend Company, dives into our robust EquiLend Spire solution designed to streamline the entire securities finance lifecycle, offering firms a competitive advantage with Securities Finance Times.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: April 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC.
T+1 Unlocked: Navigating the Shift to Expedited Settlement
In the ever-evolving landscape of securities finance, the introduction of T+1 settlement has proven to be a flash point for the industry.
EquiLend Statement on FINRA’s Proposed Rule 6500 Series (SLATE)
EquiLend notes that FINRA has published proposed Rule 6500 Series designed to support reporting of securities loans under SEC Rule 10c-1a.
Demystifying 10c-1a: EquiLend Navigates the Path to Transparency Part 2
We previously highlighted the challenges relating to effected vs. settlement, omnibus vs. allocation trades and rules for reporting evergreen trades under the SEC’s 10c-1a final rule. As we inch closer to the May 2 publication date of FINRA’s 10c-1a rule interpretation, we explore 3 additional ambiguities that, without clarification, could hinder a smooth compliance.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: March 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends throughout March alongside recent record highs seen across NGT.
Books and Records Management for Securities Finance
Discover how EquiLend Spire’s bookkeeping and document storage solution can help protect your firm’s records from destruction, tampering and unauthorized intrusion. Stay compliant with ease!
Demystifying 10c-1a: EquiLend Navigates the Path to Transparency
EquiLend’s Kevin McNulty, Head of RegTech Solutions, dives into some of the intricacies of 10c-1a implementation while providing an analysis of the challenges and how EquiLend’s 10c-1a solution will support clients reporting needs.
Real-Time Inventory Management with EquiLend Spire: Unlocking Advanced Functionality
Securities lending has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades. From the sluggish pace of the T+5 settlement cycle, the industry is now accelerating to the brisk efficiency of T+1 settlements, reflecting a broader shift towards efficiency and precision.
EquiLend Cyber Security Incident Frequently Asked Questions
EquiLend Cyber Security Incident Frequently Asked Questions Updated February 25, 2024 What happened? In January, EquiLend identified a ransomware incident affecting functionality of portions of our platforms and certain services. We immediately engaged third-party cybersecurity experts and launched an investigation into the nature and scope of this incident. As part of our swift response, we […]
EquiLend Cyber Security Incident
EquiLend Cyber Security Incident This is the dedicated webpage for information relating to a cybersecurity incident that temporarily impacted some EquiLend services in late January and early February 2024. All EquiLend services are now available, and many of our clients have reconnected and are active on the platform. We have implemented a number of hardening […]
EquiLend to Be Acquired by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
EquiLend, the global technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announced that private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the company.
EquiLend Awarded Great Place to Work Certification
EquiLend is excited to announce that we have been awarded the Great Place to Work® Certification in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and India!
EquiLend Spire: Reinventing the Securities Finance Landscape with Tech Innovation
Discover how EquiLend Spire can revolutionize your securities finance business processes. Read more to learn about its comprehensive modules and functionality.
EquiLend Risk Resolution Suite (R2S): Resolving Risk, Settlement and Returns
In our latest analytical piece, we dive into our all-new EquiLend Risk Resolution Suite (R2S), which includes the Recalls Notification, Returns Notification and Settlement Monitor services all in one place, designed to facilitate seamless connectivity, monitor intra-day risks and streamline data across all three global solutions within a single user interface.
SEC Rule 10c-1a: Exploring its Purpose, Scope and the Legal Challenge to its Implementation
In our latest analytical piece, we explore the purpose, scope and legal challenges surrounding the implementation of SEC Rule 10c-1a while diving into how EquiLend’s ecosystem of solutions is uniquely positioned to help the market comply with 10c-1a’s reporting requirements.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: November 2023
EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout November.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: October 2023
EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout October.
Accelerated Settlement: Evaluating Preparations for T+1 in the U.S. and Canada
At the recent Sibos Conference in Toronto, EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, participated in a roundtable with Securities Finance Times to discuss the imminent launch of T+1 settlement and how firms can start preparing now.
EquiLend Statement on SEC Rule 10c-1 Announcement
EquiLend notes that the SEC approved Rule 10c-1 and its securities lending reporting framework.