Citi wins securities lending mandate for Hong Kong’s CSOP Asset Management
The partnership highlights a growing trend of Asian asset managers turning to securities lending as an additional source of income.
Securities Finance
Broadridge launches securities lending solution for mutual funds
The solution is currently being used by a number of clients including a tier-one global investment manager.
EquiLend sec lending platform approved by Central Bank of Ireland
The approval will allow European-based clients to continue trading on the platform without the interruption of the UK’s exit from the EU.
Asset management group calls for wider securities lending remit to access China
The ASIFMA paper suggested allowing investment managers and their lending agents, often global custodians, to carry out securities lending in the markets.
SEB to use DTCC for securities finance reporting
SEB has become the second bank to select the trade repository for securities lending reporting, after Societe Generale signed up to the service in February.
IHS Markit hires former JP Morgan securities lending veteran
IHS Markit has hired the former head of agency lending sales, EMEA at JP Morgan in a new role focusing on services to beneficial owners.
Custody
Editors’ Choice Awards: Asset Servicing Deal of the Year
Global Custodian takes a deep dive into the nominees for its Editors’ Choice awards at this year’s Leaders in Custody event, beginning with the candidates up for Asset Servicing Deal of the Year.
IHS Markit deploys upgrades to securities finance platform
Securities lenders and borrowers will be able to analyse their performance against best matched peer groups.
State Street lets go four senior executives across waning securities finance business
The securities finance division was one of the worst performing business units for State Street in 2018.
EquiLend partners with tech vendor for integrated securities finance platform
The new system will integrate its trading, post-trade and data services, as well as its flagship Next Generation Trading (NGT), on a single platform.