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Aware Super joins the GPFA

08 June 2026 Australia
Reporter: Hansa Tote

According to the Global Peer Financing Association, Aware Super’s commitment to strong governance and delivering sustainable outcomes for its members aligns closely with their mission

Philippines SEC streamlines SBL framework

08 June 2026 Philippines
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Under the revised guidelines, the Philippine Stock Exchange will serve as the sole reviewing and pre-clearing body for MSLAs and multilateral MSLAs

Global securities lending revenue rises 47% YoY for May

04 June 2026 Global
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Figures from EquiLend Data & Analytics show loan balances hit US$4.6 trillion for the month, while the lender-to-broker market generated US$1.38 billion in revenue

Alistithmar Capital joins ISLA

04 June 2026 Saudi Arabia
Reporter: Hansa Tote

OCC average daily loan volume rises 40.9% for May

03 June 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

Global securities lending activity hits US$1.72 billion for May

03 June 2026 Global
Reporter: Hansa Tote

It marked the second consecutive month that Asian equities revenues surpassed those of the Americas, says S&P Global Intelligence

Marex expands into Japan

03 June 2026 Japan
Reporter: Hansa Tote

According to the firm, the Tokyo office will initially focus on structured products with Marex acting as an issuer, and OTC derivatives

Binance launches US stocks trading

02 June 2026 UAE
Reporter: Hansa Tote

According to the firm, the launch reflects Binance's belief that financial inclusion grows meaningfully when access to opportunities becomes simpler and more integrated

BIS and GLEIF collaborate on Project Aperta

01 June 2026 Switzerland
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation and the Bank for International Settlements have launched the project to test a prototype for cross-border open finance interconnectivity

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