GLMX reports strong adoption in securities lending in Q1
15 April 2026 US
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GLMX, a global provider of technology solutions for securities financing, money markets, and total return swaps, has reported its first quarter platform activity.
According to the report, the average daily volume of securities finance transactions traded on the GLMX platform was up 44 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to US$1.82 trillion.
For the average daily balance of new and existing trades on the platform, activity increased 50 per cent YoY to US$4.90 trillion.
Commenting on the performance, CEO Glenn Havlicek says: “GLMX started 2026 with strong growth in our core businesses as our clients continue to rely on GLMX technology to help manage through today’s volatile global landscape.
“Rising trading volumes on our platform are a reflection of our commitment to delivering industry-leading technology and exceptional client support, especially crucial in periods of rapidly changing market conditions.”
During the first quarter of 2026, GLMX supported a record daily repo balance of more than US$5 trillion over multiple days.
The firm also noted continued strong adoption in securities lending, in particular in equities, as new lenders and borrowers came online to trade via the wide array of trading protocols available on GLMX.
David Nicol, chief commercial officer at GLMX, adds: “GLMX has continued to invest
in our innovative products and comprehensive support model.
“This has paid dividends in the current uncertain trading environment and provides a strong foundation for continued market evolution.
“GLMX is at the forefront of important market initiatives including implementation of the US Treasury clearing mandate and the continued growth of digital asset marketplaces.”
According to the report, the average daily volume of securities finance transactions traded on the GLMX platform was up 44 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to US$1.82 trillion.
For the average daily balance of new and existing trades on the platform, activity increased 50 per cent YoY to US$4.90 trillion.
Commenting on the performance, CEO Glenn Havlicek says: “GLMX started 2026 with strong growth in our core businesses as our clients continue to rely on GLMX technology to help manage through today’s volatile global landscape.
“Rising trading volumes on our platform are a reflection of our commitment to delivering industry-leading technology and exceptional client support, especially crucial in periods of rapidly changing market conditions.”
During the first quarter of 2026, GLMX supported a record daily repo balance of more than US$5 trillion over multiple days.
The firm also noted continued strong adoption in securities lending, in particular in equities, as new lenders and borrowers came online to trade via the wide array of trading protocols available on GLMX.
David Nicol, chief commercial officer at GLMX, adds: “GLMX has continued to invest
in our innovative products and comprehensive support model.
“This has paid dividends in the current uncertain trading environment and provides a strong foundation for continued market evolution.
“GLMX is at the forefront of important market initiatives including implementation of the US Treasury clearing mandate and the continued growth of digital asset marketplaces.”
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