The UMRs are often painted as just another burden to be managed, but will they also drive more firms into the securities finance markets to access assets for initial margin? Industry experts debate the opportunities
Securities Lending Times speaks with women advocates driving forward the message of gender diversity and inclusion and looks at the progress made, challenges faced, and what is left to be achieved
The ride seemed to be over for Tesla’s short sellers by the end of 2018, but, thanks to Tesla’s eccentric CEO, it seems the stock has plenty more energy in the battery
Machine learning and AI proved to be popular topics at the second Securities Finance Technology Symposium in St Paul’s, London, but some suggest that technology is still not being used to its full advantage
With the ability to influence market volatility, short selling plays an important role in the finance industry, and while some areas are banning aspects of short selling, others are only just introducing it
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
Delegates had a mixed bag of opinions during panel sessions at this year’s GFF conference in Luxembourg, namely on technology drivers, disruptors, and HQLA
While balance sheet efficiency and alternative trade structures remain important to beneficial owners, technology and regulation will also play a big role this year
After Vermeg’s recent acquisition of Lombard Risk, its chairman Badreddine Ouali provides an insight into how the firm is looking forward to expanding its offerings
