The global securities finance industry generated $856 million in revenue for lenders in April 2025, according to EquiLend Data & Analytics. The figure represents a 1.18% increase from the $846 million generated in April 2024.
The first quarter of 2025 was a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty for global markets, driven by a confluence of macroeconomic and geo-political factors.
Navigating short interest in the corporate bond market can be filled with risk. The lack of transparency and public reporting forces investors to use limited tools while today’s macroeconomic volatility provides prime conditions for short selling.
In Q1 2025, the lending of APAC equities bolstered revenue for the rest of the securities finance market by reporting a 29% increase in year-over-year revenue of $569 million.
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Janover Inc as a prime short squeeze candidate, as the EquiLend Short Squeeze Score surged to 86 indicating extreme potential for continued short covering.
An analysis of the recommendations, challenges and opportunities of automating SSIs, from the FMSB Core Principles, and recommendations from the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce.
Dimitri Arlando gives his opinion on how Saudi Arabia is redefining securities lending in emerging markets in this article in Securities Finance Times.
EquiLend Short Squeeze Score | Designed to provide early warning signals of potential short squeezes, using both comprehensive securities finance data and social media sentiment data.
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Summit Therapeutics as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its squeeze score surging 43.0 points to 66 in just one month. With utilization approaching 78.98% and elevated borrow fees, short sellers are facing mounting pressure as positive clinical trial results drive momentum.
EquiLend, the global leader in data and technology for the securities finance industry, has announced the launch of its Short Squeeze Score – a unique trading signal designed to provide an early warning of potential short squeezes.
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.
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Lender-to-borrower securities lending revenue totaled $2.29 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 2% increase year-over-year, according to newly released data from EquiLend’s DataLend platform.
Rich Grossi reviews his new role as EquiLend CEO and how he will take the company forward.
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, 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, 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).
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.
DataLend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
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.
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.
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.
After aggressively hiking interest rates to a 10-year high of 5.5%, the U.S. Federal Reserve started 2024 in a holding-pattern of sorts. Inflation measures were cooling, but the American consumer was still feeling the pain of high prices.
With two months now elapsed since the 2024 U.S. presidential election, policy shifts planned by the incoming administration have begun to come into focus, and broader financial markets have reacted in kind. While the implications of a potentially dramatic shift are only beginning to be realized, there are key signals and themes which can already be observed within the securities finance market.
As U.S. equity markets rallied in 2024, securities lending revenue for U.S. equities faced significant challenges, with Q4 revenue down 7% year-over-year (YoY), contributing to a total annual decline of 17%. A 22% drop in fees drove the decrease and offset a 5% increase in balances, which was driven by increased valuations.
While global securities lending revenue faced headwinds in 2024, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region showed resilience, experiencing a comparatively modest 1.8% year-over-year (YoY) decline to $2.1 billion. The majority of revenue was generated by equities, contributing $2 billion, representing a 0.3% YoY decline. A 3.3% increase in fees was offset by a 3.8% decrease in on-loan balances.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The global securities finance industry generated $779 million in revenue for lenders in November 2024, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend.
Collateral management is a key consideration for European market participants in a T+1 environment. Exposure Management can support firms in achieving accelerated settlement
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 Orbisa analyzes shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) and other stock names as the effects of the U.S. 2024 election ripple through securities finance.
Securities finance firms joined forces to support vulnerable children across London in an inaugural, industry-wide
football fundraiser.
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.
The global securities finance industry generated $818 million in revenue for lenders in October 2024, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend.