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Who would short MicroStrategy?

With a number of vocal short sellers talking about potential opportunities relating to MicroStrategy shares and bitcoin, as well as similar trades from convertible arbitragers and index hedgers, Sam Pierson, director of Research at S3 Partners, sheds some light on these trades

Double trouble: How political risk complicates securities lending amid economic uncertainty

Nicole O’Donnell, product specialist, securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, provides a review of the securities lending market following key movements in the political landscape

How stock market volatility fuels securities lending, but uncertainty stifles it

For beneficial owners, intermediaries, and borrowers alike, navigating this line is essential. Volatility is the engine of opportunity, says Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence

From data to dollars: Harnessing intraday data for superior securities lending

Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explores the use of intraday data and what it brings to securities lending

Leveraged ETFs: Riding the crypto rollercoaster while ‘lending’ a helping hand

The rise of leveraged ETFs in the cryptocurrency market reflects a growing appetite for high-risk, high-reward investment strategies, says Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence

Another year gone

With uncertain interest rates and a new incoming US President, 2024 held a lot of triggers for financial markets. Matt Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, takes a look back at the year and how securities lending fared

Government bond securities lending revenues reach multi-month highs

Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explores the key drivers leading to a surge in government bond lending

Empowering asset owners

Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, examines the shift towards the use of direct securities lending data and oversight management tools

Catching up with performance in Q2 2024

Revenues continued to cool across most asset classes during Q2, but the market has been firing on all cylinders throughout 2023, according to Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence

All to play for: A breakdown of market performance in H1 2024

Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, reviews the securities lending market’s performance in the first half of the year

Back to the future: Sudden shifts in market dynamics

The financial industry faced a blast from the past earlier this month when recent events in the equities markets showcased similarities with the GameStop saga. Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explores the complexities of the retail investor

An upward trajectory: Q1 2024 securities lending market revenues

Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, evaluates the performance of the market during Q1 2024, and how geopolitical tension, as well as the US presidential elections, could set the future of the global economy

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