EquiLend Update on the UK and European T+1 Reports 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.
Author: Sako Torossian
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: February 2025
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 and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.
EquiLend Appoints Nick Delikaris as New Chief Product Officer
EquiLend, the global leader in technology, data and analytics solutions for the securities finance industry, today announced the appointment of Nick Delikaris as Chief Product Officer and a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
EquiLend Secures Minority Investment from BNY
EquiLend, the global leader in technology, data and analytics solutions for the securities finance industry, today announced a minority investment from an affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) (NYSE: BK).
DataLend: February 2025 Securities Lending Revenue Up 6% YoY at $703 Million
The global securities finance industry generated $703 million in revenue for lenders in February 2025, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend.
EquiLend Announcement: FINRA Releases Updated SLATE Draft v1.1 for SEC Rule 10c-1a
On February 12, 2025, FINRA published an updated SLATE (Securities Lending Aggregated Transaction Engine) draft v1.1, a critical step in the ongoing implementation of SEC Rule 10c-1a.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: January 2025
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 and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.
DataLend: January 2025 Securities Lending Revenue Up 6% YoY at $773 Million
The global securities finance industry generated $773 million in revenue for lenders in January 2025, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend.
The Importance of Automating SSIs in a T+1 Environment
Enhancing efficiency in Securities Finance starts with automation to enable accuracy at speed and at scale. EquiLend’s partnership with SSImple can support firms in achieving accelerated settlement and ensuring ongoing accuracy of SSIs, across their business.
EquiLend NGT Trading 2024 in Review
EquiLend’s 2024 in Review Trading infographic offers a holistic view of 2024 covering multiple asset classes, regions, sectors, global trends and more from the lens of EquiLend NGT.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: December 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 and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.
EquiLend Awarded Great Place to Work Certification for 2025
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 again for 2025!
EquiLend Update on the SEC’s Approval of FINRA Rule 6500 Series
On January 2, 2025, the SEC officially approved FINRA’s revised proposal under the FINRA Rule 6500 Series, establishing the framework for reporting under the 10c-1a regulation.
DataLend: 2024 Securities Lending Revenue Down 10% YoY to $9.64 Billion
The global securities finance industry generated $9.64 billion in revenue for lenders in 2024, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend.
6 Months of Accelerated Settlement T+1 Webinar
our 6 months of Accelerated Settlement T+1 Webinar covered key findings from 6 months of accelerated settlement and the detail around the challenges facing EMEA in the transition and touched on client feedback and sentiment this year in adapting to T+1.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: November 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 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.
Effective Collateral Management in a T+1 Environment with EquiLend Exposure
Collateral management is a key consideration for European market participants in a T+1 environment. EquiLend Exposure can support firms in achieving accelerated settlement
EquiLend Update on FINRA’s Proposed Change to Rule 6500 Series for SEC 10c-1a Reporting
On November 14, 2024, FINRA published a proposed rule change to the FINRA Rule 6500 Series, which outlines updated requirements for 10c-1a reporting.
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.
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.
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.