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TAIFEX has released a clearing facility for off-exchange derivatives, built largely in house, with 11 banks initially registered with the CCP as clearing members

Securities finance revenues for February have risen YoY to US$825 million, powered by the strength of APAC equity finance, corporate debt and ETP lending, according to IHS Markit

Global securities finance revenues for January contracted 15 per cent YoY to US$836 million, according to recently-published data from IHS Markit, with global equity financing revenues recording their lowest monthly figure since February 2021

The Pan Asia Securities Lending Association and the Risk Management Association, working in collaboration with EquiLend, have released the latest version of their APAC Securities Lending Market user guide, covering 14 markets in the region

The latest addition to Citi’s Liquidity Optimisation product suite, the service goes live initially in six Asian markets

Your stock is on its way! PASLA/RMA panellists discuss the prospect of an Uber-style asset tracking app to allow beneficial owners to ensure any lent securities comply with their ESG principles

The partnership will give KIS Pricing clients access to AcadiaSoft’s Initial Margin Exposure Manager and will also enhance AcadiaSoft’s presence in the South Korean market

AcadiaSoft will increase functionality for key products in APAC, including the IM Threshold Monitor and the IM Exposure Manager

Panellists evaluate the performance of Asia’s securities lending markets during 2022, new market opportunities in the APAC region and where the drivers of growth will be found during the year ahead

Canada-based securities lending specialists speak to SFT about the market outlook, technology, sustainable lending and what will drive their development expenditure moving into 2023

Experts in European securities lending and financing discuss the industry’s rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic and opportunities presented by ESG, technology investment, and the forthcoming regulatory timetable

While the Asian market is still seen as an emerging marketplace, industry participants suggest technology and innovation remain a key component for growth in the securities lending industry

Securities finance specialists reflect on the transformation of collateral management, from an auxiliary service to a pivotal aspect of the ecosystem, and how the practice is being impacted by key regulatory initiatives

Key participants in APAC securities finance speak about market dynamics, the impact of short sale bans, the advance of emergent markets and growth prospects for 2024 and beyond

State Street’s Chelsea Grossman, managing director and head of North America client management for agency lending, breaks down the key events of 2023 and how last year’s performance will shape the lending environment in 2024

Securities Finance Times panel discussion on Accelerated Settlement examining the US and Canadian transition to T+1 securities settlement scheduled for May 2024

Brian Ruane, senior EVP, global head of Clearance and Collateral Management, discusses BNY Mellon’s US$5 trillion plus collateral management business with Justin Lawson

Japan Securities Finance (JSF) is a licensed financial institution under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act with a long track record in the Japanese market. SFT sat down with Yosuke Kobayashi, managing director of the Institutional Sales Department, to discuss the latest trends in Asia’s bond and equities markets and JSF’s role in facilitating this market

Brian Ruane, senior executive vice president, global head of clearance and collateral management at BNY Mellon, recently met with Justin Lawson to discuss the firm’s growing collateral business, connecting to new pools of collateral and how to integrate the voice of the client

RBC Investor & Treasury Services’ Chris Barrand and Arthur Kolodziejczyk, co-heads of securities finance trading and product, map out the state of play for the US, EMEA and Canadian markets and reveal how the firm intends to future proof an ever evolving ecosystem. Carmella Haswell reports

Singapore might be one of the most prosperous countries in the world and an international financial centre, but in securities finance, market activity remains muted. Sophie Downes reports

The Asia Pacific region remains a hot-bed of activity for securities lending markets and PASLA has been proactively assisting the region’s markets in their evolution

What does the future hold for South Korea’s securities lending market?

Just two months ago, South Korea stood on the cusp of a market crash. As it gathers itself, what does the future hold for the fourth largest securities lending market in the Asia region?