COVID-19 and short selling bans lead to new low for global securities finance revenues
The massive fall in revenues was largely caused by lower market valuations and short-selling bans enacted worldwide by regulators.
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Securities lending can be compatible with ESG, finds new study
A study from EY and PASLA found 89% of its members believe securities lending is compatible with ESG principles.
Short selling bans failing to abate volatility, says trade associations
Trade associations including AIMA and FIA EPTA have said the short selling restrictions have failed to curb volatility and could pose long-term damage.
How ESG-friendly is securities lending?
As environmental, social and governance factors become ingrained on investment decisions, a landmark move by a Japanese pension fund has sparked an industry-wide debate over sustainability and securities lending.
Short selling ban extended across Europe
Restrictions in short selling in Austria, Belgium, France, Greece and Spain have been extended despite warnings of unintended consequences.
BBH’s new securities lending leadership places data services at the heart of execution offering
BBH appointed two long-time members of the business as co-heads of global securities lending, replacing Keith Haberlin who was appointed as head of BBH’s FinTech department.
European regulators enforce short-selling bans to stabilise markets
Authorities in Spain, Italy, France and the UK have all enforced bans on creating or increasing short positions on some securities in response to significant declines across Europe’s equities markets.
World’s largest pension fund suspends securities lending programme over transparency issues
The Japanese pension fund giant has halted securities lending from its foreign equity portfolio citing a lack of transparency over the process.
Prime brokers set to benefit from Asia’s hedge fund demand
Respondents to Deutsche Bank’s Alternative Investment Survey believe Asia is the most sought-after investment region for the first time since 2010.
MAS to introduce SGX short selling reporting requirements
Regulators around the world have passed similar stricter rules on short selling of listed securities.