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Volatility

A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index.

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ISLA Post Trade: Key drivers of the securities lending market

In a panel discussion, representatives from both the borrowing and lending sides outlined some of the main themes that are shaping the future of securities finance

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Securities lending revenue up 11% YoY for October, says S&P Global Market Intelligence

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Matthew Chessum, last month witnessed notable volatility in both equity and bond markets

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Securities lending revenues down 4% YoY for Q3 2024

S&P Global Market Intelligence has released its snapshot of September and Q3 2024v

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Moomoo Malaysia launches US options

This new feature will allow users to diversify their investment strategies, hedge positions, and gain more control over their portfolios, the firm says

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EquiLend’s NGT grows 4% YoY in monthly review

The global financial technology, data, and analytics firm reported 2.8 million trades printed in August, totalling US$2.9 trillion in notional

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Barr outlines new Basel III Endgame proposals

Michael Barr, vice president for the Supervision Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, today reviewed the proposals for Basel III Endgame at Brookings Institute

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Populist parties in Europe may hinder EU-level development, says Dyson

The International Securities Lending Association has released its newest ‘Securities Lending Market Report’ which explores the key factors impacting the market

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Securities lending revenues down 9% YoY for August

S&P Global Market Intelligence has released its snapshot of August, where securities lending activity generated US$1.007 billion in revenues