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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

Technology
SFS: Saudi is a ‘blank sheet of paper’ for development

Panellists at this year’s Middle East Securities Finance Symposium explored how fintech, blockchain, and automation are revolutionising securities finance worldwide

Industry
SFS: Firms call for clarity over Saudi’s operational infrastructure

The Securities Finance Symposium took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and hosted a number of panels including the ‘Regulatory Framework and Market Structure’ session

People moves
EquiLend onboards Delikaris as Chief Product Officer

With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Nick Delikaris will lead the company’s strategic product roadmap

People moves
Pasqualoni departs FIS

Jim Pasqualoni spent more than 15 years with the firm – most recently as senior director of product management

Regulation
IMN: The market has eyes on Asia and Europe for T+1

Panellists at The Beneficial Owners' International Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference reviewed Europe and Asia’s move to a shorter settlement cycle

Industry
IMN: New US administration takes centre stage

Panellists at The Beneficial Owners' International Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference discussed the major impacts of the US election on the market

Industry
GFF: Fragmentation and rising political polarisation challenge 2025

Representatives from both the buy and sell sides shared their insights at the securities lending panel at this week’s Global Funding and Financing Summit

Industry
SF Symposium: Manual processes hinder technological evolution

From automation to emerging markets, the ‘Leaders in lending’ panel brought diverse perspectives on the current and future state of securities finance