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.
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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.
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.
Impact of Rate Cuts on Securities Lending
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.
The Initial Impact of the 2024 U.S. Election on Securities Lending
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.
Revenue Review: Top Securities Lending Earners in 2024
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.
APAC 2024 Performance
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 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.
T+1 Transition for Europe and the UK 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.
DataLend: November 2024 Securities Lending Revenue Nearly Flat YoY at $779 Million
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.
Effective Collateral Management in a T+1 Environment with Exposure Management
Collateral management is a key consideration for European market participants in a T+1 environment. Exposure Management 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.
Securities Finance Reacts to the U.S. Election
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.
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.
DataLend: October 2024 Securities Lending Revenue Up 9% YoY to $818 Million
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.
Orbisa on DJT Part 4
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (Ticker: DJT) have seen continued volatility in the securities finance market following a share lock-up expiration on September 25.
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.