EquiLend, the global technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announced that the pilot of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) based EquiLend 1Source has successfully commenced.
The global securities finance industry generated $945 million in revenue for lenders in August 2023, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend. The figure represents an 8% increase from the $878 million generated in August 2022.
The well-documented rise and tumultuous fall of WeWork (WE) is potentially concluding with the co-working company releasing a statement on August 15 warning investors that it had “substantial doubt” regarding its ability to remain solvent among the precarious commercial real-estate environment and mounting losses.
SSImple, a SaaS DLT platform that aims to fundamentally change the way standing settlement instructions (SSIs) are stored, shared, and enriched across the financial services industry, today announced it has partnered with the global securities finance technology firm EquiLend to power an enhanced SSI repository and management solution.
Orbisa dives into Scientech Corporation, a Taiwanese manufacturer of silicon wafers, whose loan activity has been on the rise throughout Q3, with actively lent shares increasing from 603K to 1.8 million to date.
EquiLend’s Andrew McCardle, Head of EquiLend Asia, sat down with Global Investor Group to discuss the role of digital transformation in the ever-evolving securities finance landscape while reflecting on EquiLend’s pivotal role in the early days of digital transformation 22 years ago.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores European multinational IT firm Atos SE, which saw its share price crater following a July 28 disclosure where cash flow figures fell below expectations.
EquiLend, the global technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, has released a brand-new Risk Resolution Suite (R2S) designed to streamline the recalls, returns and settlement process for securities lending market participants.
EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, gives his take on trading data and market movements seen throughout the month of July.
In a recent interview with Global Investor Group, EquiLend’s Gabi Mantle, Head of Post-Trade Solutions, reflects on the proposed SEC 10c-1 rule and the move to T+1 settlement while highlighting EquiLend’s complete T+1 solution, designed to increase speed at every touchpoint throughout the entire trade lifecycle with increased automation across the board.
The global securities finance industry generated $943 million in revenue for lenders in July 2023, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend. The figure represents a 1% increase from the $938 million generated in July 2022.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores investment bank Moelis & Company (MC), showing a significant increase in lending activity in recent weeks.
EquiLend’s Dimitri Arlando, Head of Data & Analytics Solutions EMEA & APAC, sat down with Global Investor Group to discuss the facts, figures and trends seen throughout 2022, the evolution of beneficial owners and more.
As the second quarter concludes, we can reflect on an eventful first half of 2023 marked by a banking crisis, a resurgence in meme stock activity and persistent interest rate hikes to battle global inflation.
Standards and accuracy are important factors in any data offering, but especially when using this data to measure performance and understand revenue relative to peers.
Equities market performance has been something of a pleasant surprise in the first half of 2023. In the U.S. market, the S&P 500 closed out the 2nd quarter roughly 16% higher than its mark from the start of the year.
In his June 21, 2023, testimony before congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell referred to the central bank’s view of bank-run mechanics as “outdated.” His comments, which sought to address the events leading up to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, allude to the fact that today, the genesis of financial panic is more likely to come from message boards than board rooms.
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance.
EquiLend was pleased to host and sponsor Global Investor Group’s U.S. Beneficial Owners Roundtable at our New York headquarters. Nancy Allen, Head of Data & Analytics Solutions, was featured on the panel of industry experts.
In our latest analytical piece, we unpack the shift to T+1 settlement in the U.S. and Canada and how EquiLend’s ready to support the move with our robust suite of flexible and interoperable solutions.
We are pleased to announce that EquiLend has been awarded Americas Data Provider of the Year, Global Data Provider of the Year, Post-Trade Technology Provider of the Year and Diversity & Inclusion Initiative in the annual Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards!
The global securities finance industry generated $5.8 billion in revenue for lenders in the first half of 2023, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend. The figure represents a 20% increase from the $4.8 billion generated in H1 of 2022.
EquiLend’s Kevin McNulty, Head of RegTech Solutions, sat down with Securities Finance Times to reflect on current challenges faced by market participants and how EquiLend is meeting these concerns with solutions.
EquiLend offers a complete T+1 solution designed to connect, automate, simplify and expedite all elements of the trade lifecycle. From trade execution to prematching, recalls, returns and settlement, EquiLend has you covered with increased speed at every touchpoint.
EquiLend’s Nancy Allen, Head of Data & Analytics Solutions, discusses Orbisa’s leading securities lending data platform for buy-side market participants while taking a deep dive into the Orbisa dataset
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA), showing short sellers were active in Nvidia with the quantity of shares on loan increasing over the past year before peaking at 24 million shares in March; however, with Nvidia’s share price riding the tailwinds of the AI boom, borrowing demand for shares has collapsed.
Global securities finance technology firm EquiLend and global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced an agreement to facilitate straight-through processing (STP) to the National Securities Clearance Corporation’s (NSCC) central counterparty (CCP) for equity securities finance transactions.
EquiLend’s Head of EquiLend Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance amid ongoing global and economic turbulence.
EquiLend was pleased to host Global Investor Group’s EU Beneficial Owners Roundtable at our London office recently. Dimitri Arlando, Head of Data & Analytics Solutions EMEA & APAC, was featured on the panel of industry experts.
Following the release of their Annual & Sustainability Report in April and a board decision to initiate a share savings program to raise capital in May, Hexatronic experienced significant price volatility resulting in increased borrowing demand.
The global securities finance industry generated $1.06 billion in revenue for lenders in May 2023, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend. The figure represents a 15% increase from the $923 million generated in May 2022.
DataLend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
Discover stock utilization & other key securities lending metrics with DataLend’s comprehensive guide, revealing market trends in securities finance & cash markets.
Orbisa provides robust metrics and intelligence for the buy-side enabling market participants to validate their short positions. Throughout Q1, Orbisa insights show a sustained increase in Utilization and Short Interest for C3.AI following a rise in share price.
EquiLend’s Emily Hollyoake, Head of CRM EMEA, discusses the value chain of EquiLend’s interconnected ecosystem of solutions, with our 1Source initiative sitting at the focal point as the single source of truth for the industry.
Mike Norwood, Head of EquiLend Trading Solutions, offers analysis on trading outcomes for securities finance amid a multitude of variables in the ongoing turbulent market conditions.
Renewed uncertainty in the banking sector has led to increased price volatility and lending demand in several regional banking securities. Orbisa data adds context to the dynamic situation as it unfolds.
We are excited to be a part of the Canton Network in partnership with Digital Asset and other participating firms across the industry.
Mike Norwood, Head of EquiLend Trading Solutions, dives into the key functionality, interconnectivity and enhancements on the horizon for EquiLend Competitive Bid, a new hybrid screen and messaging-based NGT workflow built for trading in the hard-to-borrow marketplace.
The global securities finance industry generated $1.05 billion in revenue for lenders in April 2023, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa insights show spikes in both Utilization and Days to Cover for Nordex in early Q2 following a convertible debt issuance announcement, signaling an increase in borrowing demand, as reflected below in Orbisa data.