The global securities finance industry generated $1.24 billion in revenue for lenders in July 2025, according to data from EquiLend Data & Analytics. The figure marks a 47% increase from July 2024 and a 12% increase from June 2025.
A key theme emerging in the market year-to-date is the notable underperformance of consensus bearish trades.
On July 28, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Order Granting Temporary Exemptive Relief under Rule 10c-1a, formally extending key compliance dates for market participants and FINRA.
EquiLend has expanded its capabilities as a global leader in securities finance with the acquisition of Trading Apps, a front-office technology provider known for its automation tools and modular trading solutions used by many of the world’s leading securities finance desks.
Insight JULY 25, 2025 Market Flash Market Flash on Kohl’s (KSS) and Opendoor (OPEN) The Return of Meme Stock Mania Recent market activity has shown how heavily shorted stocks can be affected by coordinated retail trading campaigns. Our analysis of Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) identifies patterns in securities finance metrics that indicate […]
Lucid Motors price soared nearly 40% following its robotaxi deal with Uber, but are the shorts positioning for a fall?
EquiLend’s data for Unusual Machines (UMAC) signaled investor skepticism ahead of a recent price drop.
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Data & Analytics surfaced elevated short interest in NOVA, averaging 28.8%, well before the June 9 bankruptcy filing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the ever-evolving landscape of securities finance, the introduction of T+1 settlement has proven to be a flash point for the industry.
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies NetClass Technology as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 90.
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 Data & Analytics identifies Regencell Bioscience as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 88.
Nick Delikaris lays out his vision for securities finance powered by advancing technology – it looks like real savings, tangible impact & flexible adoption
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.
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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.