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
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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.
The Purple
In this edition, we explore Q1 2025 securities lending trends, spotlight APAC’s standout 27% revenue growth, introduce EquiLend’s Short Squeeze Score, examine corporate bond short interest signals and highlight Korean short selling performance.
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.
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.
Innovation, Automation, and Expansion
Rich Grossi reviews his new role as EquiLend CEO and how he will take the company forward.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Demystifying 10c-1a: EquiLend Navigates the Path to Transparency Part 2
We previously highlighted the challenges relating to effected vs. settlement, omnibus vs. allocation trades and rules for reporting evergreen trades under the SEC’s 10c-1a final rule. As we inch closer to the May 2 publication date of FINRA’s 10c-1a rule interpretation, we explore 3 additional ambiguities that, without clarification, could hinder a smooth compliance.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: March 2024
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends throughout March alongside recent record highs seen across NGT.
Books and Records Management for Securities Finance
Discover how EquiLend Spire’s bookkeeping and document storage solution can help protect your firm’s records from destruction, tampering and unauthorized intrusion. Stay compliant with ease!
Demystifying 10c-1a: EquiLend Navigates the Path to Transparency
EquiLend’s Kevin McNulty, Head of RegTech Solutions, dives into some of the intricacies of 10c-1a implementation while providing an analysis of the challenges and how EquiLend’s 10c-1a solution will support clients reporting needs.
Real-Time Inventory Management with EquiLend Spire: Unlocking Advanced Functionality
Securities lending has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades. From the sluggish pace of the T+5 settlement cycle, the industry is now accelerating to the brisk efficiency of T+1 settlements, reflecting a broader shift towards efficiency and precision.
EquiLend Spire: Reinventing the Securities Finance Landscape with Tech Innovation
Discover how EquiLend Spire can revolutionize your securities finance business processes. Read more to learn about its comprehensive modules and functionality.
SEC Rule 10c-1a: Exploring its Purpose, Scope and the Legal Challenge to its Implementation
In our latest analytical piece, we explore the purpose, scope and legal challenges surrounding the implementation of SEC Rule 10c-1a while diving into how EquiLend’s ecosystem of solutions is uniquely positioned to help the market comply with 10c-1a’s reporting requirements.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: November 2023
EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout November.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: October 2023
EquiLend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout October.