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LSEG Post Trade Solutions launches TradeAgent
16 March 2026 UK
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The platform has been developed in collaboration with more than 10 banks and buy side firms to deliver practical solutions to post-trade processing challenges

PASLA rebrands to Securities Finance Association Asia Pacific
13 March 2026 Asia
Reporter: Hansa Tote

According to the Pan Asia Securities Lending Association, the change better reflects the full scope of activities, markets, and stakeholders represented by them, while maintaining continuity with its established history and brand equity

Global hedge funds shift towards the short side in February
13 March 2026 Global
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The month of February brought unprecedented market volatility that rippled through financial markets, according to Tim Smith, managing director, data insights, at Hazeltree

Nasdaq partners with Baton on collateral workflows
13 March 2026 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Nasdaq Calypso will integrate with Baton to provide clients with advanced collateral workflow automation and fast, efficient asset mobilisation capabilities

Federal Reserve to publish new Basel III proposals
13 March 2026 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Michelle W. Bowman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System discussed the Fed’s approach to bank capital requirements

HSBC hires Shah
12 March 2026 Hong Kong
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Mukund Shah joins the firm’s Hong Kong office where he will be positioned within securities lending and liquidity services

PASLA: APAC Market Flows
12 March 2026 Thailand
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Market experts gathered in Bangkok to discuss Asia’s securities finance market, from regulatory restrictions to the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

State Street selected by LME Clear
12 March 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Both firms have commenced activity with a global agency repo service, including agency trading, to support LME’s cash reinvestment activity and enhance LME Clear’s portfolio liquidity management

State Street hires de Winton
11 March 2026 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Anna de Winton has joined the Financing Solutions platforms and product strategy team, following eight years with BNP Paribas

FRA approves short selling regulations for Egypt
11 March 2026 Egypt
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The decision aims to enhance market efficiency and increase liquidity and depth, thereby supporting the stability of transactions and protecting the rights of investors

ZagTrader launches SBL module
11 March 2026 Dubai
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The release of the securities borrowing and lending module intends to support international short selling and securities finance operations

BNY Markets faces leadership restructure
10 March 2026 US, UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

To further align client platforms and support growth, BNY Markets will establish two distinct platforms: Securities Finance and Liquidity & Margin