Research & White Papers

An Introduction to Securities Lending
24 May 2010

The Introduction to Securities Lending has become the de-facto guide for financial professionals learning more about the securities financing market.

First published in 2004 this book has been updated every year as this dynamic and exciting market changed, edited and authored by the Founder and Chief Head of Inovation at Data Explorers, Mark Faulkner.

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Year Book
24 May 2010

Produced annually at the beginning of the year the Securities Lending year book is global review of the securities lending market for the previous year. Giving an independent look at what has gone on in the market, where trends may have changed and a look at the affects of some of the years big...

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How have lenders actually responded to the credit crunch?
24 May 2010

In January 2008, Data Explorers Consulting, formerly known as Spitalfields Advisors published the paper “The Impact of the Credit Crunch upon the Securities Lending Market”. The paper commented on important developments in the credit and money markets, the relevance of the developments on the...

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Impact of Regulatory Changes 2008
24 May 2010

The events of recent weeks have led to securities lending and short selling hitting the front pages of the financial press. The industry is also managing through its largest counterpart default in history. Beneficial owners (lenders who own assets) are reacting in different ways – some are...

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Central Banks - Is Securities Lending a Solution, a Tool or a Risk Problem?
24 May 2010

In 2008, Central Banks and securities lending have become inextricably linked. In seeking solutions to promote liquidity during the credit crunch, Central Banks have used securities lending as the tool of choice. In allowing their regulated banks to switch unwanted mortgage backed assets for prime...

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Macquarie - Quantamentals
Pensions Week Survey
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