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Nigeria: Africa’s next securities finance frontier

Nigeria’s securities market is entering a decisive phase of development as regulatory clarity, statutory netting protections, and institutional mobilisation begin to converge. With the transition to T+1 now complete, the jurisdiction is demonstrating a level of operational readiness that is cementing its position in sub-Saharan Africa’s evolving market infrastructure. Theodore Law explores

Brazil: Providing an international bridge to market

Industry participants explore Brazil’s collaborative efforts to attain a new securities lending model ahead of its transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, with hopes to expand offshore participation and sources of liquidity. Carmella Haswell reports

Saudi Arabia: Analysing the Kingdom’s ETF market

With exchange traded funds becoming increasingly important in the securities lending market, Carmella Haswell explores this landscape in the Middle East following the selection of Saudi Arabia’s first market maker for ETFs

One foot in Europe, one in Asia

Hansa Tote explores Turkey’s securities finance market, discussing market volatility, reactive regulators, and short selling bans amid geopolitical tensions

South Korea: A resurgence in the market

One year on from the lifting of South Korea’s short selling ban, Carmella Haswell explores continued spikes in activity, new trends, and where the market is heading

India’s securities market: Cautiously opening

Previously characterised by tight controls and limited international participation, India’s securities finance market is beginning to evolve. Hansa Tote looks at regulatory evolution, increasing retail engagement, and legal modernisation of the market

Primed for growth and prosperity

As hedge funds flock to the Middle East and Saudi Arabia moves to open its capital markets, industry participants anticipate exciting developments on the horizon as they explore the prime brokerage landscape and words of wisdom for future investors. Carmella Haswell reports

Reaching new heights: Poland’s market evolution

Poland boasts the largest equity market in Central and Eastern Europe, having reached unprecedented heights in 2025. Hansa Tote explores the drivers behind the growth, barriers to entry, and what to expect next