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The Great White North

The strength and stability of the country’s securities lending market was reinforced at the Canadian Securities Lending Association’s 9th Annual Conference, and panellists suggested positive change is happening in Canada

South Korea

What does the future hold for South Korea’s securities lending market?

Germany

As industry participants still get to grips with GITA and the drop in demand for German securities, further challenges surround SFTR and the effects of Brexit

France

While growth in France’s lending revenues may inspire feelings of optimism for the rest of 2019, challenges around the unbalanced lendable and borrow demand, regulation and political factors are causing some unrest for France

the Nordics

While the Nordics have faced some challenges over the years, industry experts expect new entrants to enter the Nordics securities lending marketplace, which could provide the region with opportunities

Argentina

Following the launch of BYMA’s securities lending programme, the road to success is well underway for Argentina’s finance sector

Luxembourg

Luxembourg continues to record large net inflows into UCITS, and growth is expected to continue this year as more Luxembourg-domiciled funds commence lending programmes for the first time

South Korea

Just two months ago, South Korea stood on the cusp of a market crash. As it gathers itself, what does the future hold for the fourth largest securities lending market in the Asia region?

Israel

Israel’s securities lending market is reasonably developed but it is not fulfilling its full potential, now the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange looks to improve and advance it further with its new blockchain platform

Russia

Russia’s securities finance industry has enjoyed growth recently, with increases in the value of repo transactions, FOP transactions, and positive hedge fund returns. Now the country aims to lay down the foundations for the development of the digital economy

Chile

IBM and Santiago’s Exchange are Chile’s biggest securities lending hubs, showing signs of growth, receiving high revenues in one hand, and embracing technology with the other

Spain

After almost a decade in the securities lending market, big things are happening in Spain. Walter Kraushaar of Comyno explains more

Country profiles

The Great White North

South Korea

Germany

France

the Nordics

Argentina

Luxembourg

South Korea

Israel

Russia

Chile

Spain