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Moomoo Malaysia launches US options
27 September 2024 Malaysia
Reporter: Daniel Tison
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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MENA repo markets evolve rapidly
Industry leaders discuss the rapid rise of repo and securities finance in the Middle East, driven by regulatory support, global integration, and technology advancements
In the balance
With the next wave of quantitative tightening on the horizon, Karl Loomes looks at the BoE's balance sheet and its shift towards the short-term repo facility
SEC postpones 10c-1a SLATE approval
Industry participants reflect on the delay in implementing FINRA’s 6500 Series SLATE and what it means for the market. Carmella Haswell reports
Coming to America
ISLA’s Ina Budh-Raja and Mark Whipple speak to Carmella Haswell about the behind-the-scenes journey to create a new entity, ISLA Americas, and its work to navigate the environment in the US
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ISLA Americas
Fran Garritt
Fran Garritt, executive director and head of business for ISLA Americas, speaks to Carmella Haswell about his role at the new entity, exploring emerging markets within Latin America, and what is to be expected from this year’s October conference
Fidelity Agency Lending
Jon Whiting and Todd Bosworth
Fidelity Agency Lending’s Jon Whiting, head of international trading, and Todd Bosworth, head of US trading, share their thoughts on upcoming macro events that may impact the US and international capital markets going forward
OPERS
Jerry May
Jerry May, senior portfolio manager at OPERS and GPFA board member, speaks to Carmella Haswell about the significance of securities lending and how one of Ohio’s largest pension funds has shaped its programme over the past two decades
SNB Capital
Jalal Faruki
SNB Capital’s Jalal Faruki, director, head of securities services and custody, speaks to Carmella Haswell about the firm’s focus on connecting local and international investors with opportunities across the globe
Trade it Forward Market Minds Summit
Madelyn Lando
Madelyn Lando, managing director and head of equity finance at Velocity Clearing, speaks with Justin Lawson about the upcoming Trade it Forward Market Minds Summit, the inspiration behind uniting the industry for a greater cause and the impact this event aims to achieve
Tradeweb
Nicola Danese
Following Tradeweb’s move to connect its repo and interest rate swap offerings, Nicola Danese, co-head of international developed markets, speaks to Carmella Haswell about electronification in the repo market, and the core events set to shape the industry
FIS
David Lewis
David Lewis, senior director, securities finance at FIS, speaks to Justin Lawson about the development of FIS's automated matching and execution platform for securities finance trades and the benefits that this will bring to lenders and borrowers
OCC
Oberon Knapp
Oberon Knapp, head of securities finance at OCC, explores the organisation with Justin Lawson, delving into the core of its operations and the value proposition of its lending programmes and upcoming platform for the market
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Fidelity Agency Lending’s Jon Whiting, head of international trading, and Todd Bosworth, head of US trading, share their thoughts on upcoming macro events that may impact the US and international capital markets going forward.In the balance
With the next wave of quantitative tightening on the horizon, Karl Loomes looks at the BoE's balance sheet and its shift towards the short-term repo facilityForming a dynamic and influential entity
Fran Garritt of ISLA Americas, speaks his role and what is to be expected from this year’s October conference