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A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index.

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Industry
Global securities lending volumes surge in H1 2026

While global securities lending revenues in June remained elevated, the second quarter of 2026 displayed exceptionally strong activity, says S&P Global Market Intelligence

Repo
BrokerTec EU repo jumps 19% YoY for June

The platform’s overall ADNV for the month was US$1.078 trillion, up 17 per cent YoY and was noted as the second highest month on record after March 2026, which saw US$1.151 trillion

Regulation
SEBI to review short selling and SBL framework

SEBI Chairman Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey reveals next steps to create an inter-linkage between cash and derivatives markets

Repo
BrokerTec US repo ADNV climbs 15% YoY for May

BrokerTec's overall ADNV for May was US$1.076 trillion across benchmark cash US Treasuries, European government bonds, and US and EU repo

Repo
Repo ADV rises 15% YoY for April, says Tradeweb

Average daily volume across all asset classes for the month of April reached US$2.9 trillion, up 7.7 per cent YoY, according to Tradeweb

Repo
BrokerTec US repo ADNV climbs 14% YoY for April

BrokerTec's overall ADNV for April was the second highest month after March 2026 at US$1.141 trillion, up 12 per cent year to date compared to 2025

People moves
LSEG appoints Machell

Carole Machell has been appointed as chair of LCH Limited, having joined LCH Limited and LCH in 2020 as an independent non‑executive director

Industry
Global securities lending activity hits US$1,153m for April

During the month, average fees remained steady month on month across both asset classes as balances also remained steady, says S&P Global Intelligence