Securities Finance

The survey reveals a total outstanding value of $269.1 billion and an average daily turnover of $12 billion across the APAC non-Japan region, marking a 13.1% decrease from 2022 figures. 

WCAS has committed a further $200 million investment to support organic growth initiatives and acquisitions by EquiLend. 

The proposed changes aim to instil a positive obligation for market participants to have a reasonable expectation to settle any short sale before initiating an order. 

Record numbers posted for the securities finance industry in 2023 as the sector gets ready for a period of seismic change. 

Foreign exchange expert spent 28 years with JP Morgan across a range of roles most recently as global head of FX services out of London.

The final part of our predictions series focuses on securities finance, an area Global Custodian will be increasing its coverage on during 2024, as Murex, Baton Systems and ISLA give their thoughts on what to expect in the new year.

Clients of JP Morgan will be able to access an automated collateral optimisation process for cleared derivatives across 13 CCPs globally.

Arbitrary and capricious rules will hurt investors and markets, say industry bodies.

The transaction is aimed at increasing the liquidity of African Sovereign Eurobonds and incentivising Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-related investments in Africa.

Hedge funds and buy-side firms can now access global securities lending data with Orbisa listing on Snowflake Marketplace.