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Agency Lending

A form of securities lending where an agent (e.g., a bank or financial institution) lends securities on behalf of the owner (beneficial owner).

Agency Lending News

People moves
Hostin departs State Street

Patricia Hostin has left her position as global head of agency lending at the firm, following almost three years

Technology
BNP Paribas launches NeoLink 26

According to the firm, NeoLink 26 brings together a set of enhancements made to the portal, reinforcing its transversal features as well as the range of business services it covers

Industry
Mediolanum International Funds selects GSAL

Goldman Sachs Agency Lending will work with MIFL’s custodian bank to support the firm’s customised programme, lending across equity, fixed income, and ETF asset classes

People moves
ISLA Americas welcomes Picone

Gene Picone will be responsible for coordinating all of ISLA Americas’ activities in the Latin America region in his new role

Technology
ISLA Americas: The future is digital, but is the market ready?

Speakers at the ISLA Americas conference in Miami explored the highs and lows of using AI, the boom of the stablecoin market, and how digital assets are impacting securities finance

People moves
Krangel departs Citi

Andy Krangel, director and product manager, securities finance at Citi, leaves the firm after 36 years

People moves
BNP Paribas promotes Kings

Adam Kings moves from his most recent role as head of agency lending trading for EMEA to global head of agency lending trading within the firm's Securities Services business

People moves
Budh-Raja becomes new ISLA CEO

Ina Budh-Raja will take on the new role towards the end of the year, following Andrew Dyson’s decision to step down after 13 years with the association