Market Flash on LCID
Lucid Motors price soared nearly 40% following its robotaxi deal with Uber, but are the shorts positioning for a fall?
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Market Flash on UMAC
EquiLend’s data for Unusual Machines (UMAC) signaled investor skepticism ahead of a recent price drop.
EquiLend Awarded Global Data Provider and Regulatory Solution of the Year at the SFT Awards 2025
Insight 10 JULY 2025 SFT AWARDS EquiLend Awarded Global Data Provider and Regulatory Solution of the Year 2025 at The Annual SFT Awards EquiLend is proud to announce two significant wins at the recent Securities Finance Awards 2025! 🏆 Global Data Provider of the Year 🏆 Regulatory Solution of the Year This recognition is an […]
Market Flash on CYN
As the price of Cyngn Inc. (CYN) rallied 120% in recent weeks following news of its partnership with Nvidia, EquiLend Data & Analytics identified increasing short positions.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: June 2025
We’re back with the latest analysis on the tariffs and IPOs fueling global market growth from Mike Norwood, Head of EquiLend Trading Solutions.
EquiLend: Securities Lending Revenue Rises to $5.2 Billion in H1 2025, Up 9% Over 2024
EquiLend: Securities Lending Revenue Rises to $5.2 Billion in H1 2025, Up 9% Over 2024 July 4, 2025 The global securities finance industry generated $5.2 billion in revenue for lenders in the first half of 2025, according to EquiLend Data & Analytics. The figure represents a 9% increase from the $4.8 billion generated in H1 […]
Fully Paid Lending with EquiLend Spire
As part of the EquiLend Spire suite of Securities Finance Platform Solutions, EquiLend’s Fully Paid Lending (FPL) system delivers a comprehensive FPL engine to firms which offer FPL as a service, as well as a full-fledged solution for those looking to start an FPL offering.
The Purple Edition 19 | A Market’s Maturation: The Continued Growth of ETF Securities Finance
Insight July 2025 The Purple A Market’s Maturation: The Continued Growth of ETF Securities Finance The long-term growth of the Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market is one of the most significant structural developments in modern finance. As ETFs have become foundational components of institutional portfolios, the ecosystem supporting them has matured in tandem. A key part […]
The Purple Edition 19 | Tariff Turbulence: How Trade Wars Reshaped Securities Lending in H1 2025
Insight July 2025 The Purple Tariff Turbulence: How Trade Wars Reshaped Securities Lending in H1 2025 The securities lending market thrives on market volatility and since Trump took office the VIX volatility index peaked to levels not seen since March 2020, when COVID rattled the globe. According to President Trump, “Tariffs is the most beautiful […]
The Purple Edition 19 | H1 2025 Securities Lending Market Revenue
Insight July 2025 The Purple H1 2025: Securities Lending Market Revenue EquiLend looks back on the drivers of lending revenue in the first half of 2025 in the 19th Edition of EquiLend The Purple. As we arrive at the midway point of 2025, trade and market volatility remain the global topics of conversation. The Trump […]
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: May 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. 
Market Flash on NOVA
EquiLend Data & Analytics surfaced elevated short interest in NOVA, averaging 28.8%, well before the June 9 bankruptcy filing.
Market Flash on SIMCERE
This Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical stock climbed 30% in 3 weeks — yet short positioning rose sharply: borrow quantity increased 182% and utilization more than doubled.
EquiLend: May 2025 Securities Lending Revenue Up 7% Year-Over-Year to $955 Million
The global securities finance industry generated $955 million in revenue for lenders in May 2025, according to EquiLend Data & Analytics – a 7% increase from $895 million in May 2024.
Short Selling In Focus: Prescription for Profit
In the wake of President Trump’s announcement of prescription price reform, the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Industry Index fell more than 5% over the following 3 days trailing the broader index by nearly 9% over that span.
Market Flash on UNH
UnitedHealth Group (TICKER: UNH) shares fell from $600 on April 11 to $275 as of May 15 erasing over $300 billion in market value as rising medical costs, regulatory pressures and a Department of Justice criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud undermined investor confidence.
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.
Market Flash on NTCL
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies NetClass Technology as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 90.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: April 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.
Market Flash on RGC
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Regencell Bioscience as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 88.
Nick Delikaris Looks Ahead to A New Chapter in Securities Finance
Nick Delikaris lays out his vision for securities finance powered by advancing technology – it looks like real savings, tangible impact & flexible adoption
EquiLend: April 2025 Securities Lending Revenue Up 1.18% YoY to $856 Million
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 Purple Edition 18 | Q1 2025 Review
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.
Leveraging Securities Finance for Corporate Short Interest Insights
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.
The Purple Edition 18 | Korean Short Selling is Back
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.
Market Flash on JNVR
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.
Getting SSI-Ready for T+1 in Europe: FMSB Recommendations for a Seamless Transition
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 on how Saudi Arabia is Redefining Securities Lending in Emerging Markets
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: Stay Ahead of the Squeeze
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.
Market Flash on SMMT
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 Launches Short Squeeze Score to Help Market Participants Stay Ahead of Volatility
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.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: March 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.
Real-Time Short Interest Data for the Credit Market
EquiLend Orbisa | Short-interest corporate bond data in real-time. Access market signals in security-level liquidity, financing cost and approximate short interest to proactively navigate the global credit markets.
DataLend: Global Securities Lending Revenue Rises 2% Year-Over-Year to $2.29 Billion in Q1 2025
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.
Innovation, Automation, and Expansion
Rich Grossi reviews his new role as EquiLend CEO and how he will take the company forward.
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.
Infographic: A Review of the Canadian Securities Finance Market in 2024
DataLend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
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.