EU to end tighter short selling reporting requirements this month
The EU watchdog will not renew the short selling reporting changes which are due to expire on 19 March, following an extension in December last year.
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Hedge funds’ 2020 rebound paves upward trend for securities lending desks
The resurgence in short selling and increased performance among hedge funds could pave the way for a profitable year for securities lending desks of banks.
Deutsche Bank facilitates securities borrowing transaction for offshore investor in China
Short selling and margin financing volumes by offshore investors in China are set to take off following the new relaxation measures last month.
Short-selling bans take their toll on securities finance revenues in 2020
Short-selling bans, lower market volumes and depressed fees result in an 11% drop in securities finance revenues during 2020.
Custodians help facilitate first short selling transactions by offshore investors in China
Citi, HSBC and Standard Chartered all successful facilitate margin financing and securities borrowing transactions in China for global investors under the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII) scheme.
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.
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.