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US equities have been the powerhouse for near-record securities lending revenues during the first half of 2023. S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Matthew Chessum explains why, amid considerable economic uncertainty, US lending markets have remained highly robust
Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, reviews performance in global securities finance markets during H1 2023 and explains how monetary tightening, AI-driven equities rallies and US banking failures are combining to drive trading activity across the sector
Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares his predictions for how securities financing activity will unfold during the second half of 2023
As we move into the second half of 2023, Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, reviews three big themes from H1 2023 and how these have impacted the securities finance landscape
During 2022, US$1.8 billion in revenues were generated from government bond lending, making it one of the best years to date for the asset class. Matthew Chessum, director of securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explains the factors driving this vibrant demand for sovereign debt
Securities finance revenues flourished during Q1 2023, rising almost 25 per cent YoY to US$3.42 billion. S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Matthew Chessum explains why the first quarter was one of the best for many years
As 2023 advances and the interest rate versus inflation debate edges towards a natural conclusion, the market can be confident that cash collateral will continue to play a key role in generating risk-adjusted returns for lenders, says S&P Global Market Intelligence’s director of securities finance, Matthew Chessum
The APAC region remains highly significant in terms of the pace of growth of its securities finance market and its contribution to global revenues, says S&P Global Market Intelligence’s director of securities finance, Matthew Chessum