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Global securities lending revenue rises 34% YoY for H1 2026
14 July 2026 Global
Reporter: Theodore Law

Record loan balances of US$4.38 trillion, together with heightened trading around AI-related stocks, biotech catalysts, and APAC technology names, helped drive the increase

UK taskforce targets tokenised repo as immediate priority
14 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Tokenised real-world assets could add £33 billion to the UK’s annual economic output and a further £14 billion in annual tax revenues by 2035, according to Chris Woolard’s inaugural report to the Chancellor

CFTC approves margin requirement amendment
14 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

In the final rule, the Commission revised the definition of “margin affiliate” and expands the scope of assets that qualify as eligible collateral

Clearstream GSF outstanding jumps 36% YoY for June
14 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Theodore Law

International business securities deposits through the firm’s ICSD saw a rise of 12 per cent YoY to €10,337 billion for June

Murex launches AI research initiative
13 July 2026 France
Reporter: Theodore Law

The initiative gathers researchers, specialists, and external academic partners to examine the long-term impact of AI on financial systems

Securities Finance Association confirms dates for 2027 conference
10 July 2026 Japan
Reporter: Theodore Law

The event will convene more than 500 delegates from across the global securities finance industry

Marex agrees to acquire Bright Point International
10 July 2026 UK, Singapore
Reporter: Theodore Law

BPI provides access to commodities and financial products, including FX, index futures and options, and digital asset derivatives

State Street onboards Georgievski
10 July 2026 Australia
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Tony Georgievski brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new position within the Financing Solutions team

CME Group introduces Treasury Link
10 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

The service will allow participants to trade the futures–cash spread through a single order on CME Globex

Clear Street bolsters team with Pardasani appointment
09 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

Clear Street has made three senior hires, including the appointment of Puneet Pardasani as global head of institutional sales and sales trading

Securities Finance Association welcomes Mirae Asset Securities as newest member
09 July 2026 South Korea
Reporter: Theodore Law

Joining as a Prime Lite member, the addition of the firm brings the association’s membership to 95 members

EquiLend hires Sutherland
09 July 2026 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Following more than two decades at State Street, Richard Sutherland joins the account management team at EquiLend