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Agency Lending

A form of securities lending where an agent (e.g., a bank or financial institution) lends securities on behalf of the owner (beneficial owner).

Agency Lending News

Industry
SF Symposium: Manual processes hinder technological evolution

From automation to emerging markets, the ‘Leaders in lending’ panel brought diverse perspectives on the current and future state of securities finance

Technology
Sharegain collaborates with DriveWealth to unlock securities lending

The partnership aims to open up opportunities for online brokers globally and allow them to integrate the full suite of capabilities of both platforms

Industry
WCAS completes majority acquisition of EquiLend

The deal’s closure follows regulatory approval from EquiLend’s regulators in the US, UK and Ireland

People moves
Maybank hires Measures as Head of Securities Financing for Asia

Darren Measures brings more than two decades of experience in finance to the role

People moves
HSBC's Laurent to head continental Europe agency lending and liquidity services

In his expanded role, Olivier Laurent will continue to act as head of Securities Services for France, a position he has held since 2018

People moves
MacDonald departs from State Street after three decades

State Street Bank and Trust veteran Eric MacDonald has left the firm after 33 years

Industry
SFS: The evolving world of securities finance

From transparency to artificial intelligence, the panel in Boston hit the road running with such a broad topic to cover

People moves
BNP Paribas names Fox as US head of market and financing services

In his new role, Fox will be responsible for strengthening the market and financing services offering in the US, including securities lending, triparty collateral management and financing