Research, analysis, and perspectives on securities finance
Inside the Financing Markets: The Purple Issue 24 explores the trends reshaping securities finance, from APAC's continued rise as the leading equity lending region to the growing diversity of the specials market and the industry's shift toward real-time market intelligence.
As automation grows across securities lending and AI changes how participants work with data, the appetite for real-time information has never been stronger. Participants want to see the market as it moves, and to act on what they see.
The global securities finance industry delivered another record quarter, with APAC equities leading North America for the first full quarter on record.
The specials market entered the second half of 2026 larger, more global and increasingly diverse. More than 14,000 securities generated lending fees above 500 basis points in Q3, with $1.79 billion in revenue across Asia, North America and EMEA.
Equilend Borrow Quantity in VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD), has climbed about 280%, from 1.94 million shares on September 4th to 7.38 million on October 12th.
As featured in Securities Finance Times. Securities finance has never suffered from a shortage of technology. Over the years, the industry has built highly capable systems for trading, operations, settlement, books and records, data and analytics. The problem is that many of those systems were built at different times, by different providers, to solve different problems.
Equilend Utilization in Hugo Boss (BOSS GR) has climbed significantly this year, from 34% in January to 90% now, a level that has held since mid-August and leaves short sellers with limited liquidity, with just 400,000 of the roughly 4 million lendable shares remaining.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his September securities finance market review highlighting record trading volumes across NGT, driven by higher rates, increased fixed income activity, and continued growth across all global regions.
Equilend Borrow Quantity signaled a sharp falloff in GameStop short interest as it happened in mid-September, as confirmed by FINRA's official count over two weeks later.
Orbisa data shows short sellers building positions in Wanguo Gold as utilization climbed to 91.5% and borrow costs rose sharply following record earnings and a HK$5.5 billion convertible bond announcement.
Equilend data shows Pinewood Technologies borrow quantity falling sharply after Ridgeview’s £545 million takeover approach shifted positioning in late July.
Equilend data shows Kumho Tire borrow positioning building through July before reversing after Q2 results, with squeeze signals emerging as shorts began to unwind.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his July securities finance market review, highlighting record platform activity, strong fixed income growth, and sustained global demand for hard-to-borrow securities.
Equilend data shows borrow quantity and cost to borrow surging in LVWR after LiveWire’s July 23 revenue beat, with utilization climbing above 95%.
Equilend data shows HTZ borrow pressure building after a Q2 earnings beat sent shares up 31% intraday into a crowded short setup.
Equilend data shows SPCX borrow pressure remains elevated after SpaceX’s Q2 earnings beat, with utilization above 90% and new borrow costs exceeding 600 bps.
Equilend data captured a sharp shift in Getty Images short positioning following the company’s OpenAI partnership. Borrow Quantity fell approximately 60% before the latest official Public Short Interest report showed a 26% decline.
SpaceX securities-lending conditions tightened ahead of the company’s first public earnings report and a major lockup expiration. Equilend data shows Utilization approaching 90% and Cost to Borrow rising approximately 170% over five sessions.
Ten launch partners join Digital Prime Technologies’ Tokenet marketplace, bringing more than $1 billion in inventory and demand following strategic investment from and partnership with Equilend.
Six months ago, we wrote about how AI-linked equities had redefined the securities lending landscape in 2025, a year shaped by speculative positioning, breakout IPOs, and the kind of volatility that provides opportunity for the market.
The global securities lending industry just wrapped up its strongest first half on record.
H1 2026 was one of the most active periods for new equity issuance on record.
Three years ago, Saudi Arabia’s lending market barely registered a blip in global data.
Inside the Financing Markets: The Purple Issue 23 explores what is driving this record performance, from geopolitical volatility and interest rate uncertainty to AI trade rotation, record IPO issuance and the rapid rise of Saudi Arabian equity lending.
Equilend data shows short sellers re-engaging Wafer Works (6182 TT), with Borrow Quantity rebounding 165% in 11 trading days as shares rally.
Equilend data shows SPCX Borrow Quantity surging elevenfold after SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut, with utilization rising above 77% as short interest builds.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his June securities finance market review, highlighting record quarterly trading activity, broad-based growth across equities and fixed income, and the strongest monthly notional on record.
Equilend data shows Saudi Arabia’s securities lending market deepening, with equities lending activity up 64% over the past 18 months and revenue reaching $23.6M so far in 2026.
Equilend data shows rising short pressure in The Campbell’s Company (CPB), with Borrow Quantity up 172% year to date and Cost to Borrow climbing.
Digital Prime Technologies, a provider of institutional digital asset technology solutions, today announced a strategic investment from Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY), a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure.
Nick Delikaris, chief product officer at Equilend, explores how AI is reshaping securities finance infrastructure, outlining Equilend’s approach across internal transformation, open architecture, embedded AI and the next frontier of agentic workflows.
Equilend data shows SPCX borrow activity taking off after SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut, with 20.5M shares on loan on IPO+1 and elevated day-two activity.
Equilend data shows rising short pressure in Birkenstock (BIRK), with Borrow Quantity up nearly 200% year to date and utilization reaching 98%.
Stocks are moving ahead of kickoff. Equilend Data & Insights highlights World Cup 2026 winners and losers through borrow activity, utilization and short interest signals.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his February securities finance market review, highlighting how sector rotation, artificial intelligence-driven dispersion, and shifting macro conditions shaped activity across Equilend NGT.
Equilend data shows WOLF tightening fast, with utilization above 98% and borrow inventory near exhaustion as squeeze pressure builds.
Equilend’s Nancy Allen joined Bloomberg’s The Close on May 26, 2026 to discuss what securities lending data is telling us about market conviction right now, from short interest trends to AI infrastructure plays.
Equilend data shows 2513 HK tightened rapidly into its post-IPO rally, with utilization near 96% and borrow costs holding elevated as demand builds.
Securities finance has long run on a structural divide between front-office trading and post-trade operations. As T+1 becomes the baseline and T+0 comes into view, that divide is breaking down.
Equilend data shows borrow conditions tightening sharply in BuzzFeed (BZFD), following the disclosure that Allen Family Digital will acquire a 52% controlling stake in the company for $120 million, valuing BuzzFeed at $3 per share.
Digital Prime Technologies today announced the launch of Tokenet, its institutional digital asset lending platform, in partnership with Equilend. First trades have executed, with Galaxy Digital among the first institutional participants.
Equilend data shows Pop Mart (9992 HK) tightening fast, with rising borrow demand and elevated borrow costs as short positioning builds.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his April securities finance market review, highlighting regional trading trends, APAC growth momentum, and evolving market dynamics. The following data has been measured and derived from Equilend NGT.
Securities finance is evolving. As markets grow more complex and balance sheet pressures increase, firms are looking for ways to operate more efficiently, manage risk more effectively, and scale activity without adding operational burden.
Equilend data shows bearish positioning building in Wizz Air (WIZZ), with utilization above 95% and borrow costs rising as volatility risk remains elevated.
Equilend has launched an enhanced U.S. Mark-to-Market solution, giving securities finance firms a more streamlined, cost-effective way to manage daily mark-to-market processing directly within the Equilend platform.
Nick Delikaris, Chief Product Officer at Equilend, explores how connected infrastructure, shared data, and digital market frameworks are reshaping securities finance.
Equilend data shows borrow demand rising in CATL (3750 HK) even as shares hit record highs, signaling shifting positioning and near-term volatility risk.
Market turbulence has a way of exposing what’s signal and what’s noise. Two months ago, amid heightened market volatility, Equilend’s Predicted Short Interest went live and with multiple reporting cycles now closed, we now have our first real opportunity to…
When the U.S. and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28th, 2026, it triggered what the International Energy Agency has since described as the “greatest global energy security challenge in history”.
Q1 did not tiptoe into 2026; it kicked the door in. NGT processed a record 11,335,376 trades against $13.6 trillion in notional, up 25.58% versus Q1 2025 and 8.3% versus Q4. March alone reset the bar at 4.31 million trades and $5.22 trillion in notional.
Equilend data shows squeeze pressure building in CAR, with utilization above 90% and Equilend’s Short Squeeze Score above 90 as shares surge and volatility stays elevated.
Equilend data shows short positioning building in HUT, with borrow quantity up 371% into an April peak and borrow conditions tightening amid a strategy shift.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his March securities finance market review, highlighting how macro volatility, rising energy prices, and credit repricing drove record activity across Equilend NGT.
Equilend data shows short positioning building in DAL, with borrow demand up 201% month over month as airline risk returns.
Equilend Real-Time Data shows a sharp intraday borrow surge in OBDC and OTF as markets focus on credit quality and potential NAV pressure.
Q1 2026 delivered $3.84 billion in securities finance revenue, up 31% year on year. This issue now adds NGT trading flows, examines short selling around the Iran conflict across energy and airlines, and showcases Equilend's Predicted Short Interest.
Equilend data shows short positioning in EQNR fell sharply as shares rallied on North Sea news – then borrow demand began to rebuild.
Europe’s move to T+1 will fundamentally reshape post-trade operations. This white paper explains what breaks first, where risk concentrates, and how firms can prepare.
Equilend data shows short demand surging in TOPS as Hormuz risks rise, with Borrow Quantity jumping nearly 900% and Borrow Demand nearing 90%.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his February securities finance market review, highlighting how sector rotation, artificial intelligence-driven dispersion, and shifting macro conditions shaped activity across Equilend NGT.
APAC securities lending trading activity has undergone a structural shift over the past three years.
The global move to T+1 settlement is no longer theoretical.
Equilend data shows short demand building across Oil & Gas as markets react to rising risk, with utilization nearing max levels and real-time movers emerging today.
Crypto uncertainty remains and Equilend highlights which holders of digital assets are under pressure.
Retail brokerages face a revenue crisis hiding in plain sight.
A review of the Canadian securities finance market for the full year of 2025.
Equilend Real Time Data shows short demand surged in OWL after withdrawal changes rattled investors, intensifying liquidity concerns across private credit.
Equilend data shows short demand rising in COIN and DFDV even as crypto prices fall – a bearish divergence that may signal renewed “crypto winter” risk.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his January securities finance market review, highlighting how 2025’s record momentum carried into the new year across Equilend NGT.
Equilend data showed squeeze risk building in BNAI as retail social activity surged ahead of a 277% move on Jan. 26.
Manual onboarding processes are slowing approvals, trapping inventory, and delaying revenue across the securities lending market.
2025 was a defining year for AI-linked equities. Markets aggressively rewarded companies positioned across the entire value chain, from compute infrastructure and semiconductors to enterprise services and quantum technology.
The curtain has closed on 2025 — and what a year it was for global securities finance.
Understanding short interest is critical, yet traditional short interest data has significant limitations as it is infrequent and heavily delayed.
CRML is tightening fast. Equilend data points to a potential supply crunch as borrow demand climbs and utilization nears max levels amid Greenland-related uncertainty.
Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) tightened rapidly in about 72 hours, with Equilend Utilization jumping from 17% to 98% and Cost to Borrow rising to 253%. Equilend data points to a potential squeeze setup as borrow quantity neared 1M shares.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting December trends and records seen across NGT.
As the securities finance industry prepares for the transition to T+1 settlement in the UK, Europe and Switzerland by October 2027, operational efficiency and accuracy are coming under increased scrutiny.
In the lead-up to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, there was a sharp unwinding of short positions in the U.S. Oil and Gas Drilling sector, as evidenced by Equilend’s premier Data & Analytics platform.
Global securities lending revenue climbed to a record $15.3 billion in 2025, according to Equilend Data & Analytics, representing 26% year-over-year growth and a 13% increase over the previous high set in 2023.
Securities lending revenue reached a record $15.3 billion in 2025, up 26% on 2024. This issue reviews what drove the record year, how AI reshaped the lending landscape and introduces Equilend's AI/ML-driven Predicted Short Interest indicator.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting November trends seen across NGT. The following data has been measured and derived from Equilend NGT.
Equilend’s data, reported in real time, revealed iRobot’s borrow costs spiked 4,700% this month, but traditional short-interest reports won’t show that for weeks.
Reconciliations cost the securities finance industry tens to hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
Borrow demand in Blue Owl Capital’s listed vehicles (OWL US and OBDC US) has surged in recent months, indicating an early signal of concerns around the private credit market.
Last week, Motorsport Games Inc. (MSGM) reported a strong Q3 2025, with revenue up 72% year-on-year and a return to profitability on the back of the Le Mans Ultimate game over the summer. Yet the rally quickly met skepticism.
Insight Nov 2025 Vaibhav Garg Shaping Smarter Securities Finance Strategies with Equilend Real-Time Data Real-time data unlocks faster decision-making, stronger risk management and more profitable trading strategies backed by continuous, real-time data flow.
October 2025 saw securities lending activity on Equilend’s NGT platform rise 6% month-over-month to 3.75 million trades (improving on the monthly high set in September) versus $4.11 trillion, led by an 8% increase in equity volumes and a 3% uptick in fixed income month over month.
Equilend’s Nancy Allen was invited by The Journal of Securities Operations & Custody to share her insights on how securities finance data is powering smarter trading and investment strategies.
We invited clients to share their thoughts on key industry questions as part of our client conference series, with some interesting data revealed! Our Equilend Insight article details how direct client feedback and industry trends data like these recent findings has, and will continue to, shape our product roadmap.
Luminar Technologies (LAZR US) investors received a trick and not a treat this Halloween.
A phased rollout in partnership with some of the market’s largest players paves the way for industry-wide efficiency, transparency and scalability.
The retail investing community is at it again as Beyond Meat (BYND US) is the latest meme stock to hit the news.
In an unforeseen move, S&P Global Ratings downgraded the French sovereign credit score from AA- to A+ amidst recent political turmoil in Paris.
NGT trading data showed +29% YoY increase in trading volumes for September! These highs take us into an optimistic Q4 with continued global revenue growth.
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.
After an 80% rally year-to-date, Applovin (APP US) fell 14% on October 6 following S&P 500 inclusion and reports of an SEC probe into its data-collection policies.
Following its acquisition of Trading Apps, Equilend advances its mission to eliminate fragmentation and create a unified trade lifecycle for the securities finance industry.
Tilray Brands (TLRY US), a cannabis wellness company best known for its infused beverages and foods, has long been a volatile stock. That volatility hit overdrive this week after President Trump posted a Sunday video touting cannabidiol’s potential benefits for seniors. Cannabis stocks roared higher Monday.
Q3 2025 revenue came in 41% higher than Q3 2024, putting the market on track for a record year. This issue reviews the quarter's top earners, the return of meme stocks and how AI, merger arbitrage and short interest fueled lending.
A 2020 IPO via SPAC focused on purchasing US-based real estate directly from homeowners, Opendoor Technologies (OPEN US), checked all the short-selling buzzwords over the past two months as retail investors boosted shares by over 1700%.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, analyzing the August downturn, the region showing counter indicators to the summer slowdown and the strength in the market year-over-year.
Our 10c-1a FAQ dives into components of the rule, implementation, timelines and the benefits of using Equilend to support your reporting requirements.
Foot Locker’s $2.4B merger with DICK’S Sporting Goods closes September 8 – and our data shows the arbitrage pressure building. Borrow balances more than doubled in two weeks, while fees spiked above 14,000 bps before sliding back near 900. Is this stabilization — or just the calm before another storm?
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.
Cracker Barrel encountered recent challenges when the company faced swift and significant public backlash in August 2025 after unveiling a new, modernized logo. The simplified design was met with widespread criticism from customers, who viewed the change as a departure from the brand’s traditional, nostalgic image.
SFTR is the single most comprehensive piece of legislation which the securities finance market has ever been subjected to, ahead of the legislative agenda driving the future introduction of CSDR.
Insight Aug 2025 Vaibhav Garg The Future of Securities Finance: How Equilend’s AI Assistant Can Redefine Data, Insights & Client Value Securities finance professionals are swimming in oceans of data: short interest signals, lending fees, macro signals…
Equilend Data & Analytics presents a comparative analysis revealing critical lockup dynamics in securities lending markets.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood returns with analysis of securities finance markets in July as tariff policy and inflation bolstered western markets, while trade tensions and currency concerns unsettled eastern markets.
In this Equilend Data & Analytics Market Flash, we provide a concluding analysis of the significant build-up of short interest in Paramount Global (PARA).
In our latest Equilend Data & Analytics Market Flash, we analyze the multi-month build-up of short interest in Baxter International Inc. (BAX).
A key theme emerging in the market year-to-date is the notable underperformance of consensus bearish trades.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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…
With H1 2025 revenue up nearly 10% year on year, this issue examines how geopolitical uncertainty and global tariffs reshaped securities lending, reviews the drivers of first-half revenue and tracks the continued growth of ETF securities finance.
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.
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…
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’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 NetClass Technology as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 90.
Nick Delikaris lays out his vision for securities finance powered by advancing technology – it looks like real savings, tangible impact & flexible…
Equilend Data & Analytics identifies Regencell Bioscience as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 88.
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.
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.
An analysis of the recommendations, challenges and opportunities of automating SSIs, from the FMSB Core Principles, and recommendations from the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce.
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.
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 | Designed to provide early warning signals of potential short squeezes, using both comprehensive securities finance data and social media sentiment data.
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’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 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.
Rich Grossi reviews his new role as Equilend CEO and how he will take the company forward.
As tariffs brought volatility back to the markets in Q1 2025, this issue reviews the quarter's lending revenue, introduces the new Equilend Short Squeeze Score, uses securities finance data for corporate bond short interest insights and covers the return of Korean short selling.
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 highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A look back at securities lending revenue and trends in 2024, exploring the impact of the U.S. presidential election and central bank rate cuts, the year's top earners and APAC performance, including Taiwan's standout year.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Collateral management is a key consideration for European market participants in a T+1 environment. Exposure Management can support firms in achieving accelerated…
Securities finance firms joined forces to support vulnerable children across London in an inaugural, industry-wide football fundraiser.
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’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.
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.
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.
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 Asia-Pacific (APAC) region saw the steepest decline in lending revenue in Q3 2024, with revenue dropping by 7.2% YoY to $560 million.
September 19th, 2024, marked the first time the Federal Reserve cut interest rates since March 2020. They set the new target rate between 4.75% and 5.00%, a reduction of 50 bps from the previous level of 5.25% to 5.50%.
With diverse businesses and roles within the securities lending marketplace, all having unique data requirements, users need access to customizable and dynamic tools that cater to their needs.
U.S. equities, which generated 44% of global securities finance revenue, continued to cool year-over-year. With a strong run for U.S. stocks, one that has seen a 20% return for the S&P 500 year-to-date, and inflation concerns beginning to abate, the “Specials” side of the U.S.
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region saw the steepest decline in lending revenue in Q3 2024, with revenue dropping by 7.2% YoY to $560 million.
September 19th, 2024, marked the first time the Federal Reserve cut interest rates since March 2020. They set the new target rate between 4.75% and 5.00%, a reduction of 50 bps from the previous level of 5.25% to 5.50%.
With diverse businesses and roles within the securities lending marketplace, all having unique data requirements, users need access to customizable and dynamic tools that cater to their needs.
U.S. equities, which generated 44% of global securities finance revenue, continued to cool year-over-year. With a strong run for U.S. stocks, one that has seen a 20% return for the S&P 500 year-to-date, and inflation concerns beginning to abate, the “Specials” side of the U.S.
Take Notes on the US 20-Year Bond – In recent weeks, Orbisa has observed significant securities lending activity for the August 15th 2024 issuance of the United States 20-year bond (4.125% US912810UD80).
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.
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.
The global securities finance industry generated $2.49 billion in revenue for lenders in the third quarter of 2024, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
Revenue across every region was down relative to Q3 2023. This issue explains why, with a deep dive into Asia Pacific markets, a look at the impact of the September 2024 Fed rate cut on cash reinvestment and Datalend's new user platform.
Vanguard International Semiconductors has seen 100% increase in borrower quantity, and correlated share price gain year over year.
Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group have continued to remain in demand in the securities finance market as a large share lockup is set to expire on September 25.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout August.
This time, Orbisa’s focus is on Luminar Technologies (Ticker: LAZR), a firm whose sensors are used in the autonomous systems of car manufacturers like Volvo and Nissan.
The global securities finance industry generated $831 million in revenue for lenders in August 2024, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
In our latest Take Notes, Orbisa explores iShares MSCI Japan ETF (Ticker: EWJ), which saw its borrow quantity double from 4 million to 8 million shares in a single day following the Nikkei index’s 12% drop on August 5.
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.
The global securities finance industry generated $843 million in revenue for lenders in July 2024, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
Orbisa dives into Spirit Airlines (SAVE), which saw shares fall again on Tuesday as the budget carrier continued to experience delays and cancellations following the global tech outage.
The first half of 2024 offered a host of trending securities which helped drive volumes and ultimately revenue in the securities finance market.
As the second quarter ends, Equilend Data & Analytics looks back on the performance of the securities lending market during an eventful three-month period.
The T+1 settlement cycle, implemented in the US on 28th May 2024 and in Canada on 27th May 2024, has sent ripples through the financial system, and the world of securities lending is no exception.
The first half of 2024 offered a host of trending securities which helped drive volumes and ultimately revenue in the securities finance market.
As the second quarter ends, Equilend Data & Analytics looks back on the performance of the securities lending market during an eventful three-month period.
The T+1 settlement cycle, implemented in the US on 28th May 2024 and in Canada on 27th May 2024, has sent ripples through the financial system, and the world of securities lending is no exception.
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.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa takes a deep dive into the electric vehicle sector and the prominent role it has played within the securities lending market over the past few years while exploring recent market movements seen in Tesla, Fisker, Rivian, Lucid Motors, Nikola and more.
The global securities finance industry generated $2.53 billion in revenue for lenders in the second quarter of 2024, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
The Purple returns with a Q2 2024 issue highlighting global revenue trends, the headline names that stood out in the lending market in the first half and how the move to T+1 settlement is reshaping securities lending.
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.
Orbisa insights dives into MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR), which has seen a steady increase in demand in the securities lending market in recent months, with the total quantity of shares borrowed up 7% and the borrow demand percentage up 6% month over month.
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’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.
The global securities finance industry generated $895 million in revenue for lenders in May 2024, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
Part three of our Orbisa Take Notes on GME dives into the rollercoaster ride for GameStop (GME) which rumbled along as its share price rocketed on Monday.
Part two of our Orbisa Take Notes on GME shows that the rally for meme stocks may have ended just as quickly as it began, with shares of GameStop Corporation (GME) falling roughly 46% in the last week.
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.
Orbisa insights observed increased securities lending activity for “Meme Stocks,” principally GameStop Corporation (GME), following a surge in retail trading volumes.
Following our previous Take Notes on DJT, Orbisa takes a deeper dive as the financing rate for DJT in the securities lending market has again risen sharply as the stock’s price rallied from a significant slide in April.
The global securities finance industry generated $846 million in revenue for lenders in April 2024, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 20% decrease from the $1.05 billion generated in April 2023.
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.
Orbisa insights dives into Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), owners of Truth Social, which has seen volatile activity and significant fees in the lending market following the company’s NASDAQ listing.
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.
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!
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.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
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.
Orbisa explores Arm Holdings plc (ARM), a British semiconductor and software design firm, which has seen a steady increase in activity in the securities lending market following an IPO in September 2023.
Discover how Equilend Spire can revolutionize your securities finance business processes. Read more to learn about its comprehensive modules and functionality.
The global securities finance industry generated $10.7 billion in revenue for lenders in 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a record high since Datalend began recording annual revenue a decade ago.
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.
Equilend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout November.
The global securities finance industry generated $781 million in revenue for lenders in November 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 4% decrease from the $811 million generated in November 2022.
Orbisa insights dives into Cava Group (CAVA), operators of the popular fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain.
Equilend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review for securities finance, highlighting trends seen throughout October.
Orbisa explores Finnair, the majority state-owned and largest airline in Finland, which has seen a significant increase in lending activity in recent weeks.
At the recent Sibos Conference in Toronto, Equilend’s Mike Norwood, Head of Trading Solutions, participated in a roundtable with Securities Finance Times to discuss the imminent launch of T+1 settlement and how firms can start preparing now.
The global securities finance industry generated $751 million in revenue for lenders in October 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 4% decrease from the $781 million generated in October 2022.
The APAC region has been a hot topic for the securities lending industry for many years, with markets in the region being characterized by varying tax treatments, settlement requirements, collateral margins, and short selling restrictions.
The new and improved Data & Analytics User Interface has been designed with client feedback in mind, delivering a user-friendly UI which provides access to more data than ever before.
In the decade since Datalend launched, the regulatory landscape of the securities finance industry has changed dramatically with MIFID I and II, CSDR and SFTR adding greater transparency across the sector.
A sleepy IPO market is beginning to stir; Datalend looks at the impacts of IPOs in securities lending.
The APAC region has been a hot topic for the securities lending industry for many years, with markets in the region being characterized by varying tax treatments, settlement requirements, collateral margins, and short selling restrictions.
The new and improved Data & Analytics User Interface has been designed with client feedback in mind, delivering a user-friendly UI which provides access to more data than ever before.
In the decade since Datalend launched, the regulatory landscape of the securities finance industry has changed dramatically with MIFID I and II, CSDR and SFTR adding greater transparency across the sector.
A sleepy IPO market is beginning to stir; Datalend looks at the impacts of IPOs in securities lending.
In today’s Securities Finance Times RMA issue, Equilend’s Ken DeGiglio, Chief Information Officer, reflects on the journey of Equilend’s transformative 1Source initiative and the efficiencies it’s bringing to the marketplace by eliminating reconciliations for securities lending transactions.
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance with some change of pace for September trading after a hot summer for markets.
Orbisa dives into KMW Inc (KS), a Korean IT company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of wireless communication equipment, which recently experienced a 17-fold increase in its average trading volume since the beginning of September.
In a recent discussion with The ValueExchange and Digital Asset, Equilend’s Ken DeGiglio, Chief Information Officer, dives into the details of Equilend’s 1Source initiative.
The global securities finance industry generated $2.65 billion in revenue for lenders in the third quarter of 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 1% increase from the $2.63 billion generated in Q3 2022.
Marking ten years of Datalend, this Q3 2023 issue asks whether IPOs will return to the stock lending playbook, spotlights Asia-Pacific performance, explores how real-time data supports regulation and introduces Datalend's new user interface.
Equilend’s Gabi Mantle, Head of Post-Trade Solutions, sat down with Finadium to discuss the imminent launch of T+1 and how firms are gearing up for the change ahead of May 2024.
Equilend’s Kevin McNulty, Head of RegTech Solutions, reflects on speculation around the proposed SEC 10c-1 rule while considering the impact on markets and liquidity.
In our latest insight piece, we explore the impacts of the Securities Financing Transaction Regulation (SFTR) in the EU and UK, and the potential implementation of mandatory reporting for securities lending transactions in the U.S. under the proposed SEC 10c-1 rule.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores Asensus Surgical (ASXC), a medical device company that recently saw a jump in stock price following a September 7 collaboration announcement with NVIDIA (NVDA).
Equilend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his monthly market review for securities finance with some surprises for August trading.
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.
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.
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’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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Securities lending revenue rose 20% year over year to $5.76 billion in H1 2023 despite a regional banking crisis. This issue also explores AI stocks, performance measurement for agent lenders and beneficial owners, and social media sentiment data.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance for the Canada region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves throughout both the U.S. and global financial sector. While the 2023 banking crisis will likely not be a watershed of the same magnitude as the collapses of 2008, it was a true test of the system and unsurprisingly had a significant impact on the securities lending market.
Kickstarting in mid-March 2023, NGT, Equilend’s renowned trading platform, launched an exciting new workflow for clients – Competitive Bid. In an effort to drive greater automation in the specials market, Competitive Bid allows both Lenders and Borrowers to indicate hard-to-borrow flags when they initiate trades.
In a volatile macroeconomic environment, the fixed income market continued its robust securities lending performance in Q1 2023, generating $666 million in revenue, up 25% YoY.
The Data and Analytics division of Equilend has observed many revenue-impacting corporate events in recent years; Naspers in 2021 and 3M last year, to name a few.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves throughout both the U.S. and global financial sector. While the 2023 banking crisis will likely not be a watershed of the same magnitude as the collapses of 2008, it was a true test of the system and unsurprisingly had a significant impact on the securities lending market.
Kickstarting in mid-March 2023, NGT, Equilend’s renowned trading platform, launched an exciting new workflow for clients – Competitive Bid. In an effort to drive greater automation in the specials market, Competitive Bid allows both Lenders and Borrowers to indicate hard-to-borrow flags when they initiate trades.
In a volatile macroeconomic environment, the fixed income market continued its robust securities lending performance in Q1 2023, generating $666 million in revenue, up 25% YoY.
The Data and Analytics division of Equilend has observed many revenue-impacting corporate events in recent years; Naspers in 2021 and 3M last year, to name a few.
Mike Norwood, Head of Equilend Trading Solutions, shares his monthly market review as we close out Q1 2023, a quarter that saw fast-moving markets and record highs in trading volumes amidst rate hikes from the Fed and continued global and economic turbulence.
The global securities finance industry generated $2.76 billion in revenue for lenders in the first quarter of 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 27% increase from the $2.17 billion generated in Q1 2022.
Q1 2023 revenue rose 27% year over year. This issue explores the drivers of first-quarter revenue, the rise in corporate debt revenue, the impact of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on lending markets and Competitive Bid on NGT.
Regional bank stocks rebounded this week as news broke that First Citizens Bank (FCNCB) would acquire the deposits and loans of SVB. In part five of our Silicon Valley Bank analysis, Orbisa continues to track the impact of market movements across several banking securities signaling the momentum is largely mixed.
Part four of our Silicon Valley Bank analysis sees Orbisa tracking the continued impact of the banking turmoil on securities lending. Nearly two weeks after the collapse of SVB, our data analysts are closely monitoring both macro and security level momentum as seen in Orbisa.
Part three of our Silicon Valley Bank analysis sees the impact of the banking crisis widening on securities lending. Our data analysts explore the ripple effect of the crisis and how it continues to spread both domestically and abroad as seen in Orbisa.
In part two of our Silicon Valley Bank analysis, our data analysts take a closer look at the SPDR® S&P® Regional Banking ETF (KRE) while providing insight into the early warning signs in the securities lending market that could have alerted investors sooner as seen in Orbisa.
With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, our data analysts dive into Orbisa data over the last quarter uncovering a long tail story where the current market turbulence in the wake of SVB’s sell-off can be seen plotted out from as early as January 2.
In part two of our AMC and APE meme stock analysis, we take an in-depth look at the data behind the market movements from a securities lending perspective as seen in Datalend.
In part two of our AMC and APE meme stock analysis, we take an in-depth look at the data behind the market movements from a securities lending perspective as seen in Datalend.
Tracking the news from SVB? Observed on Orbisa, SVB Financial Group, the holding company for Silicon Valley Bank, saw a 40% increase in utilization between March 8th and March 10th as its share price fell by 60% over the same time frame.
We are thrilled to announce that Equilend’s Nancy Allen, Head of Data & Analytics Solutions, has been awarded Market Data Professional of the Year in the WatersTechnology Women in Technology & Data Awards!
Mike Norwood, Head of Equilend Trading Solutions, gives his analysis of a short month of year-on-year gains and active global trading, with MEME stocks back in focus.
The global securities finance industry generated $850 million in revenue for lenders in February 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 34% increase from the $634 million generated in February 2022.
Looking for metrics to validate your short positions? In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa insights shows a drastic increase in Utilization for Cipher Mining (CIFR) at the offset of a reduction in lendable and an increase in borrow quantity in early 2023, with Days to Cover signaling higher trends to come.
In our latest insight piece, we unpack how regulation and new innovative solutions leveraging distributed ledger technology are serving as tools to deliver standardization while bringing efficiencies to the marketplace.
Equilend’s Yuka Hasumi, Head of Sales & CRM Japan, sat down with Securities Finance Times to discuss the details of our 1Source initiative and how it will transform the securities finance industry while reflecting on regulatory developments and the roadmap…
At the recent Beneficial Owners’ International Securities Finance and Collateral Management Conference hosted by IMN, Equilend’s Gary Klahr, Director of Strategic Initiatives, discussed the ways in which distributed ledger technology can be harnessed to…
The global securities finance industry generated $890 million in revenue for lenders in January 2023, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 27% increase from the $703 million generated in January 2022.
Orbisa provides premiere market intelligence for the buy-side through 37 curated data metrics. Across the final stretch of 2022, Orbisa insights shows upward trends for Microwave Chem Co in all 3 key metrics, including Utilization and Short Interest Indicator, signaling continued trends throughout January 2023.
Datalend provides best in class securities lending data, covering all asset classes, regions and markets globally. Here we analyze the recent performance of meme stocks AMC and APE as seen in Datalend.
Datalend provides best in class securities lending data, covering all asset classes, regions and markets globally. Here we analyze the recent performance of meme stocks AMC and APE as seen in Datalend.
With the last chapter of 2022 now written, volatility is beginning to feel like one of the only things investors can count on in an age of seemingly continuous market turbulence.
The WISF organization marked its 5th anniversary in 2022 by ringing the bell at the New York, Toronto and London Stock Exchanges, a momentous milestone and an important signal for any woman considering a career in the securities finance industry.
2022 was a big year for Equilend’s data offerings. Building on the success of the award-winning Datalend platform, the new Data & Analytics Solutions division was launched to bring together all of Equilend’s data and analytics services to create unprecedented and unique insights.
With the last chapter of 2022 now written, volatility is beginning to feel like one of the only things investors can count on in an age of seemingly continuous market turbulence.
The WISF organization marked its 5th anniversary in 2022 by ringing the bell at the New York, Toronto and London Stock Exchanges, a momentous milestone and an important signal for any woman considering a career in the securities finance industry.
2022 was a big year for Equilend’s data offerings. Building on the success of the award-winning Datalend platform, the new Data & Analytics Solutions division was launched to bring together all of Equilend’s data and analytics services to create unprecedented and unique insights.
The global securities finance industry generated $9.89 billion in revenue for lenders in 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 6.6% increase from the $9.28 billion generated in 2021 and an almost 30% increase from the $7.66 billion generated in 2020.
2022 was a banner year, with the market generating nearly $10 billion for beneficial owners. This issue reviews 2022 market conditions and key revenue drivers, introduces Equilend's Data & Analytics Solutions division and marks five years of Women in Securities Finance.
Looking for metrics to validate your short positions? Orbisa insights shows a simultaneous surge in share price for Manchester United (MANU) alongside utilization levels in the lending markets during late November.
The global securities finance industry generated $811 million in revenue for lenders in November 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 3% increase year-over-year from the $787 million generated in November 2021.
Equilend’s Kevin McNulty, Head of RegTech Solutions and Iain MacKay, RegTech Solutions Product Owner, were both featured on panels during the Securities Finance Times Winter Symposium discussing regulatory impacts seen across the industry and the road ahead for securities finance regulation.
Orbisa provides unparalleled market insight for the buy-side through 37 curated data metrics. In our latest analytical report, Orbisa insights displays a surge in borrowing demand for Truecaller, signaling another uptick in November.
Equilend is committed to the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
Environmental, Social, Governance: ESG. A phrase which has begun to wash across all sectors as a tide of change.
The global securities finance industry generated $781 million in revenue for lenders in October 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend. The figure represents a 5% decrease year-over-year from the $821 million generated in October 2021.
With Q3 in our rear view, a wide variety of asset classes were in play as volatile market conditions continued and recession concerns joined inflation headlines. In this past quarter, the securities lending market generated $2.63 billion, an increase of 12% over the same period in 2021.
With Q3 in our rear view, a wide variety of asset classes were in play as volatile market conditions continued and recession concerns joined inflation headlines. In this past quarter, the securities lending market generated $2.63 billion, an increase of 12% over the same period in 2021.
Orbisa provides robust metrics for the buy-side allowing market participants to validate their short positions. In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa insights shows a striking decline in borrowing demand for Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
Securities lending activity thus far in 2021 has been eventful with meme stocks, SPACs, corporate events and other drivers increasing revenue up to pre-pandemic levels.
Mike Norwood, Head of Equilend Trading Solutions, gives his take on the global market impacts surrounding inflation concerns while highlighting the all-time highs seen throughout Q3 across Equilend’s NGT platform, resulting in our 6th consecutive record quarter in relation to volumes traded across the global platform.
The 10th issue of The Purple uses a series of infographics to illustrate the global securities finance market in Q3 2022, when lending revenue grew 12% year over year amid volatility, inflation and recession concerns.
Equilend has been working to deliver a network effect in securities finance for decades and we have broad ambition to further our…
Orbisa offers the buy-side unique intelligence by which to frame their market research and validate trading decisions with 37 curated data metrics.
View, trade, manage and monitor your positions, exposure, settlement and inventory, centrally for a whole lifecycle experience with Equilend Services.
The last decade has seen many regulatory pressures for the securities financing business, and it continues to be an area of focus.
Mike Norwood, Head of Equilend Trading Solutions, provides insight into the market trends seen throughout Q2 while reflecting on Equilend’s record quarter in relation to volumes traded across the global platform, resulting in growth year over year.
In our CSDR Client Concerns series we’ve considered each of the points causing clients the greatest concerns ahead of CSDR and examined each in practice since CSDR go-live in Feb 2022. One issue which has only been lightly considered is that of liquidity. Has market liquidity been negatively impacted by increased regulation?
Often business leaders are perceived as being either safe pairs of hands or visionaries. To me, it is about trying to do both.
The global securities finance industry generated $4.8 billion in revenue for lenders in the first half of 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
The Purple is back in a new at-a-glance format, with H1 2022 securities finance revenue figures and regional infographics for the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Global revenue reached $4.82 billion, up 6% year over year.
Data analysis of emerging trends in 2022 from Orbisa buy side data.
The global securities finance industry generated $923 million in revenue for lenders in May 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
Andy McCardle, Head of Equilend Asia, shares his unique viewpoint of the global and local changes impacting APAC markets from his experience in both US and Asian markets.
In a recent interview with Securities Finance Times, Equilend’s Global Head of Products, Paul Lynch, and Head of Data & Analytics, Nancy Allen, discussed the creation of Equilend’s Data & Analytics division.
The global securities finance industry generated $828 million in revenue for lenders in April 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Canada region.
Equilend Trading saw a record-breaking quarter in relation to both volumes and notional traded across the platform, representing significant growth year over year.
The European Settlement Regime has brought unexpected challenges for market participants in securities finance. In part 3 of our #CSDR concerns series, we explore the CSDR impact on collateral and the staggering impact on returns within the securities lending trade lifecycle.
Orbisa’s laser-focused curated datapoints deliver hard-working results to enable traders to validate market research while making informed trading decisions.
In securities finance more broadly, we see big changes on the horizon. We believe 2022 will be a critical year for our industry.
The global securities finance industry generated $2.17 billion in revenue for lenders in the first quarter of 2022, according to Datalend, the market data service of fintech Equilend.
The rise of SPACs and meme stocks has brought new attention to financial markets. Matt Ross, Datalend Product Specialist surveys the financial landscape with these new instruments.
Orbisa analysis of their latest investigative interest, Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB showed huge jumps in utilization, fee volatility and on loan value relating to SSB within days of Viceroy Research’s release alleging SSB of Governance problems, insider dealing and other worrying financial issues.
In light of the recent Federal Reserve rate rise, the team at Equilend Data & Analytics looked back over recent years of data to analyze any the trends associated with such rate changes.
The global securities finance industry generated $634 million in revenue for lenders in February 2022, according to Datalend.
In part 2 of our CSDR concerns series, we’re focused on the impact of the regulation on Standard Settlement Instructions and repository and how Settlement Monitor has saved thousands of pounds in CSDR fines for clients.
Orbisa offers a unique lens into the securities lending market for buy-side market participants. Each of our laser-focused, curated data metrics offers traders unique intelligence by which to frame their market research and validate trading decisions.
Where Exposure Management reduces settlement costs associated with failing trades, the tie-in with Settlement Monitor, the newest release from Equilend, eliminates them.
The global securities finance industry generated $703 million in revenue for lenders in January 2022, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
Equilend Trading Records Signal Growth in Electronic Trading in Securities…
Equilend surveyed our community of clients to better understand their concerns for the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR). In part one of our 5-part series, we’ll focus on the importance of pre-matching and the impact on returns introduced by CSDR.
The global securities lending industry generated $9.28 billion in revenue for lenders in 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
Success is dependent on adeptly reading the markets, and with ever more data to enable the interpretation of market movements, Orbisa provides clarity with distilled data separating signals from other market noise.
Management Insight Here’s where I stand on talent and our workforce Brian Lamb DEC 2021 Without meaning to state the obvious, we are in new territory when it comes to talent and the workforce.
The global securities finance industry generated $787 million in revenue for lenders in November 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
CSDR is finally scheduled for implementation in February 2022, yet despite the delays, the requirement to prepare effectively for CSDR is no less for the uncertainty surrounding it.
The global securities finance industry generated $821 million in revenue for lenders in October 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The global securities finance industry generated $796 million in revenue for lenders in August 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The current spike in interest reflects investors’ growing expectations that their capital be used to make the world a better place.
Management Insight Making digital transformation more than a buzzword through the lens of a technologist Ken DeGiglio Sep 2021 As the era of digital transformation continues to revolutionize every industry from healthcare to banking, the impacts on niche…
The global securities finance industry generated $796 million in revenue for lenders in August 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The global securities finance industry generated $756 million in revenue for lenders in July 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The global securities finance industry generated $4.5 billion in revenue for lenders in the first half of 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
Like many fellow chief executives and business leaders, my daily to-do list has recently been dominated by one key area of decision…
The global securities finance industry generated $845 million in revenue for lenders in May 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The global securities finance industry generated $690 million in revenue for lenders in April 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the South Africa region.
The global securities finance industry generated $2.07 billion in revenue for lenders in the first quarter of 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The social and political disruption of 2020 ignited a dialogue around pervasive racial and gender-based inequities.
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The global securities finance industry generated $2.07 billion in revenue for lenders in the first quarter of 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The global securities finance industry generated $631 million in revenue for lenders in February 2021, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
The global securities finance industry generated $7.66 billion in revenue for lenders in 2020, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
At the halfway mark of 2020, securities lending revenue was up 7.7% for equities in the Americas. However, by the end of the third quarter, equity revenue in the Americas performed a 180.
Throughout the COVID pandemic, a number of industries have been roiled, from pharma, which is working to develop a vaccine, to transportation, which flatlined as the world went into lockdown.
Despite increases in average on-loan balances and average daily lendable values of 5.86% and 6.29% respectively, fixed income lender-to-broker revenue was down 4.54% in the first nine months of 2020, generating $1.08 billion in lending revenue.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Americas region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Asia region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the EMEA region.
We reviewed the impact of the short-selling bans in Europe and Asia and compared the quarterly and yearly revenue year over year.
At the halfway mark of 2020, securities lending revenue was up 7.7% for equities in the Americas. However, by the end of the third quarter, equity revenue in the Americas performed a 180.
Despite increases in average on-loan balances and average daily lendable values of 5.86% and 6.29% respectively, fixed income lender-to-broker revenue was down 4.54% in the first nine months of 2020, generating $1.08 billion in lending revenue.
The global securities finance industry generated $1.77 billion in revenue in the lender-to-broker market in the third quarter of 2020, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech…
Dedicated to the impact of the pandemic on the financing markets, this special edition explores short-selling bans, the securities and sectors most affected by COVID-19 and demand and revenue over the first three quarters of 2020.
Where is the securities finance industry on the journey toward digital transformation? And what is at stake if the transition is too slow? What will a fully digital industry look like? Tune in for a look into these developments and more.
Recent market volatility has placed increased focus on collateral management and the ability to manage your trading exposures quickly, accurately and efficiently. Our range of connected technology solutions throughout the trade lifecycle help to solve this.
Equilend and The Risk Management Association (RMA) have joined forces with domestic and international market participants active in Latin America to produce the second annual Latin America Securities Finance User Guide.
The global securities finance industry generated $3.89 billion in revenue for lenders in the first six months of 2020, according to Datalend, the market data division of fintech Equilend.
As global equity markets continued to see large sell-offs due to COVID-19, the market uncertainty coupled with short-selling bans led to lower demand in the securities lending market.
Amidst the dust that settles from COVID-19-instigated market volatility emerges a finance industry seeking to evolve into its new business scenescape. The public health response demanded of COVID-19 forced a wide spectrum of business practice changes so to enable a social distancing-confined world.
As the sudden, substantial, unanticipated market volatility of Q1 2020 collided with the global shift to trepidation in contact with others, our well-engrained reference points for work and leisure were forever transformed.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Canada region.
While the market values for many sectors have already seen drastic decreases and the economic impact of COVID-19 is only getting started, one might think that the market environment may have created shorting opportunities resulting in increased revenue.
Without a doubt, recent events have left the securities finance industry forever changed.
From the start of 2020 to date, the Equilend NGT platform has seen a notable increase in non-cash securities lending transactions.
This March, during Women’s History Month, Equilend will be featuring Q&As with some of the Equilend women who are helping to shape our business!
The global securities finance industry generated $8.66 billion in revenue for lenders in 2019, according to market data provider Datalend.
Although the post-trade ecosystem is seen as the “plumbing” of financial services, mainly hidden but crucial, its role in ensuring the industry’s health made it key to global post-crisis regulatory…
There has been substantial media coverage regarding the ongoing opioid crisis sweeping through America, from which headlines have begun to spill over into the financial world.
The first half of 2019 has not been kind to the fixed income market, with total revenue down 30%.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Americas region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Asia Pacific region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the EMEA region.
One of the brightest spots in the securities finance market is activity related to initial public offerings (IPOs).
Funds Europe found in its recent survey of beneficial owners that these institutions view securities lending as an investment product and should in turn use independent securities lending data to optimize their programs, mitigate risk and support them in their fiduciary responsibilities.
Average duration is a measure of how long a trade is open, from the time that the security is borrowed to the time that it is returned back to the lender.
Issue 7 presents the results of the Funds Europe/Datalend Beneficial Owners 2019 survey, examines how stocks fare in the lending market after IPOs, explores loan duration and reviews H1 2019 revenue across regions and fixed income.
As we close in on Phase 1 Go Live for SFTR, it is time to take stock of industry preparations for perhaps the most significant change the securities financing industry has ever seen.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Americas region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Asia Pacific region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the EMEA region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Americas region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the Asia Pacific region.
Datalend highlights the latest trends in securities finance in the EMEA region.
A Q&A with Andrew Dyson, CEO, International Securities Lending…
As the so-called trade wars rage on, Datalend investigates the impact—or surprising lack thereof, in some cases—on securities finance markets across the…
In 2018 corporate bond issuance was down to its lowest level in seven years as rising interest rates, trade wars and liquidity concerned potential investors.
On the surface, Datalend may seem like a fairly straightforward product: The system takes in some data from users and returns some data to users. However, when you look under the hood you quickly realize that processing and distributing this data is no easy task.
It is a time of change in Japan as Emperor Akihito abdicates his position, the first to do so in over 200 years.
While it is still early days, looking ahead, the Mercados Integrados Latinoamericanos (MILA) market association could ultimately play a significant role in the long-term unification of securities lending across the…
Women in Securities Finance is an independent industry women’s group formed at the beginning of 2018 to foster connections in the securities finance industry.
In this article Datalend examines the reasons why firms borrow securities, and some of the factors that can drive demand and make a security trade…
A Q&A with Andrew Dyson, CEO, International Securities Lending…
As the so-called trade wars rage on, Datalend investigates the impact—or surprising lack thereof, in some cases—on securities finance markets across the…
In 2018 corporate bond issuance was down to its lowest level in seven years as rising interest rates, trade wars and liquidity concerned potential investors.
On the surface, Datalend may seem like a fairly straightforward product: The system takes in some data from users and returns some data to users. However, when you look under the hood you quickly realize that processing and distributing this data is no easy task.
It is a time of change in Japan as Emperor Akihito abdicates his position, the first to do so in over 200 years.
While it is still early days, looking ahead, the Mercados Integrados Latinoamericanos (MILA) market association could ultimately play a significant role in the long-term unification of securities lending across the…
Women in Securities Finance is an independent industry women’s group formed at the beginning of 2018 to foster connections in the securities finance industry.
In this article Datalend examines the reasons why firms borrow securities, and some of the factors that can drive demand and make a security trade…
Issue 6 explores the impact of global trade wars on the lending markets, corporate bond lending and what drives demand in specials, with a 2018 year in review by region, a behind-the-scenes look at Datalend and a Women in Securities Finance roundtable.
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible contributions women have made throughout history.
It is almost three years since Britain voted to leave the EU, and approaching two years since the U.K. and EU began negotiations around the “divorce” terms. However, despite this, the world appears none the wiser as to what will happen come March 29, 2019, and beyond.
The global securities finance industry generated just under $9.96 billion in revenue for lenders in 2018, according to market data provider Datalend.
We are pleased to announce that we have been recognized as having the Best Trading Platform Globally (NGT), Best Post-Trade Client Service Globally (PTS) and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Datalend) in the ISF Securities Finance Awards 2018!
A Q&A with David Field, Founder and Managing Director, The Field…
As the financial crisis roiled the global markets in 2008, the business models of these dealers were about to fundamentally change.
Datalend investigates the bond markets of the U.S., Latin America and Europe amidst a backdrop of trade wars and rising interest rates.
Australia: Down Under in Securities Finance Robert Antelmann, Product Specialist, Datalend September 19, 2018 THE AUSTRALIAN EQUITIES market was placed third in Asia Pacific by market size behind Japan and Hong Kong, respectively, in 2017.
With the ever-increasing velocity at which data is being created, zetta (1 billion terabytes), yotta (1,000 zettabytes) and brontobytes (1,000 yottabytes) will soon become the language with which we describe data volume.
Datalend investigates the impact that rising interest rates had on returns generated by cash collateralized trades.
Datalend takes a look beyond Q2 2018 to forecast what to expect ahead in the securities finance industry.
To provide our clients with the most robust analytics available, Equilend brought together Datalend’s powerful data processing and visualization know-how with NGT’s dataset to bring you The Pulse—Precision Analytics Powered by Datalend.
A technology provider such as Equilend is ideally placed to incorporate revolutionary technologies into services already used by firms throughout the industry.
A Q&A with David Field, Founder and Managing Director, The Field…
As the financial crisis roiled the global markets in 2008, the business models of these dealers were about to fundamentally change.
Datalend investigates the bond markets of the U.S., Latin America and Europe amidst a backdrop of trade wars and rising interest rates.
Explore the dynamics of the Australian securities finance market. Discover key insights now!
With the ever-increasing velocity at which data is being created, zetta (1 billion terabytes), yotta (1,000 zettabytes) and brontobytes (1,000 yottabytes) will soon become the language with which we describe data volume.
Datalend investigates the impact that rising interest rates had on returns generated by cash collateralized trades.
To provide our clients with the most robust analytics available, Equilend brought together Datalend’s powerful data processing and visualization know-how with NGT’s dataset to bring you The Pulse—Precision Analytics Powered by Datalend.
A technology provider such as Equilend is ideally placed to incorporate revolutionary technologies into services already used by firms throughout the industry.
Gain insights into the securities finance market in Japan for H1 2018. Explore the detailed report now!
Gain insights into the Americas securities finance market for H1 2018. Explore the report now!
Explore key insights into the Asia Pacific securities finance market for H1 2018. Learn more now!
Gain insights into the EMEA securities lending market for H1 2018. Explore the report!
Issue 5 focuses on innovation, artificial intelligence and big data in securities finance, alongside cash reinvestment revenue, Australia's lending market, sovereign bonds around the world and how U.S. broker-dealer models have shifted a decade on from the financial crisis.
Accesing China Chris Benedict, Director, Datalend April 11, 2018 Investors have been clamoring for access to China’s capital markets for decades. With China having overtaken the U.S. as the world’s largest economy last year (although the U.S.
Discover how to access China’s capital markets and the potential for securities lending. Learn more now!
A Q&A with Craig Donohue, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer…
Some firms are reinventing themselves, apparently capitalizing on the market’s fervent enthusiasm for all things blockchain. The securities lending market appears to be skeptical.
Bitcoin’s spectacular rise in value relative to government-issued centralized currencies has dominated headlines in the past year.
A Q&A with Craig Donohue, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer…
Some firms are reinventing themselves, apparently capitalizing on the market’s fervent enthusiasm for all things blockchain. The securities lending market appears to be skeptical.
Bitcoin’s spectacular rise in value relative to government-issued centralized currencies has dominated headlines in the past year.
Issue 4 of The Purple—A Datalend Research Publication is here! The Purple features market data, analyses and features on the global securities finance industry.
Issue 4 covers non-cash collateral benchmarking, a beneficial owners survey, specials, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and accessing China, with a review of 2017 securities finance revenue across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
REGIONAL FOCUS: AMERICAS BY CHRIS BENEDICT Director, Datalend MATT ROSS Product Specialist, Datalend KEITH MIN Product Specialist, Datalend On-loan and inventory balances for North and South America grew in the first half of 2017, buoyed by continued strong…
REGIONAL FOCUS: ASIA PACIFIC ROBERT ANTELMANN Product Specialist, Datalend September 26, 2017 Securities finance revenue in Asia ex-Japan for the first half of 2017 fell when compared to the same period in 2016.
REGIONAL FOCUS: EMEA JAMES PALMER Product Specialist, Datalend NIMISHA PATEL Product Specialist, Datalend DAVID POULTON Product Specialist, Datalend The EMEA region saw a decrease in overall securities lending revenue in the first half of 2017 compared to the…
Gain insights into the securities finance market in the Americas. Explore the latest trends and data now!
Delve into the Asia-Pacific securities finance landscape: H1 2017 saw a 17% revenue drop, reflecting shifts in the regional market.
Discover why EMEA saw a revenue decrease in securities lending in H1 2017. Learn more!
The robust ETF lending market in the U.S. eclipses a nascent market in EMEA and Asia. Datalend examines the global ETF…
While the securities finance industry has become considerably more transparent than it was a decade ago with the advent of specialized data providers such as Datalend, the critical metrics that market participants monitor on a daily basis are still relatively unknown outside the institutional marketplace.
The robust ETF lending market in the U.S. eclipses a nascent market in EMEA and Asia. Datalend examines the global ETF…
While the securities finance industry has become considerably more transparent than it was a decade ago with the advent of specialized data providers such as Datalend, the critical metrics that market participants monitor on a daily basis are still relatively unknown outside the institutional marketplace.
The global lendable balance in the securities lending industry has crossed $20 trillion.
Securities lending is no longer just a way for fund managers to cover operational costs, such as custody, but has emerged as a vehicle to capture alpha.
Equilend and Trax are collaborating on a full front-to-back Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) solution to support mutual clients in their SFTR reporting requirements.
Equilend & Bondlend took home the award for Best Trading Platform, and Datalend won for Best Market Data Provider.
Datalend has released the third issue of The Purple, a data-driven research publication for the securities finance market.
A Q&A with John Arnesen, Global Head, Agency Securities Lending, BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Hard-to-borrow securities, also known as specials, make up a considerable percentage of the securities lending market’s revenue, but the 2017 global equity market rally has had a negative impact on the specials market thus also reducing lending revenue.
Consultants specializing in working with firms to optimize their lending programs discuss how their beneficial owner clients are making the most of securities finance market data.
While SFTR presents challenges for lenders, the regulation also raises an opportunity to reform, and streamline, global trading models.
For all parties involved in securities lending, transparency has become increasingly important to ensure that optimal value is extracted from lending programs.
A Q&A with John Arnesen, Global Head, Agency Securities Lending, BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Hard-to-borrow securities, also known as specials, make up a considerable percentage of the securities lending market’s revenue, but the 2017 global equity market rally has had a negative impact on the specials market thus also reducing lending revenue.
Consultants specializing in working with firms to optimize their lending programs discuss how their beneficial owner clients are making the most of securities finance market data.
While SFTR presents challenges for lenders, the regulation also raises an opportunity to reform, and streamline, global trading models.
For all parties involved in securities lending, transparency has become increasingly important to ensure that optimal value is extracted from lending programs.
Issue 3 features a roundtable on how beneficial owners use market data, plus lending ETFs, SFTR opportunities and challenges, how special specials are, and regional reviews of the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Japan.
Nancy Allen has been appointed product owner of Datalend, the securities finance market data division of Equilend, effective immediately. She is based in New York.
A Q&A with Don D’Eramo, Managing Director and Global Head of Securities Lending, RBC I&TS.
A Q&A with Don D’Eramo, Managing Director and Global Head of Securities Lending, RBC I&TS.
Issue 2 brings richer fixed income data and more data-intensive editorial, covering standardized performance measurement, rerates, emerging market debt and markets including Australia, Korea, Canada, the Nordics, France and the Netherlands.
The first edition of The Purple, a Datalend research publication, offers a view from the beneficial owner, a look at the evolving regulatory environment and market-by-market lending reviews across Europe, the U.S., Canada and Asia Pacific.
Datalend, the securities finance market data provider launched in 2013 by Equilend, has released its Client Performance Reporting service, which enables agent lenders and beneficial owners to benchmark their securities lending performance.
Equilend, a leading provider of global securities finance trading and post trade services, announced today the launch of Datalend, a new market data provider for the global securities finance market.
Equilend, a leading provider of global securities finance trading and post trade services, announced today the introduction of Datalend, a new market data provider for the global securities finance market.
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