SLC: DLT demand to grow in securities lending 21 January 2019 London Reporter: Maddie Saghir There is a broad interest in making use of DLT in the securities lending markets and across financial markets more broadly, SLC noted.
ASX hires Sasha Conoplia 21 January 2019 Sydney Reporter: Jenna Lomax Australian Securities Exchange has appointed Sasha Conoplia as sales manager for settlement and collateral in its derivatives and over-the-counter markets team
GPP appoints Todd Johnson 21 January 2019 London Reporter: Maddie Saghir GPP, the prime broking, investor services and wealth solutions firm, has appointed Todd Johnson
Exclusive: Dee Altinok and Sean O’Kane join Pirum 21 January 2019 London Reporter: Maddie Saghir Pirum has added experienced securities finance personnel to its client service team
State Street cuts 1,500 senior management jobs, Q4 results released 18 January 2019 London Reporter: Maddie Saghir State Street has cut 15 percent of its workforce, approximately 1,500 jobs as the bank releases its Q4 results
Soc Gen to sell custody, trustee and derivatives clearing services 18 January 2019 Johannesburg Reporter: Maddie Saghir Absa Group is to acquire Societe Generale’s custody, trustee and derivatives clearing services operated in Johannesburg
Exclusive: Raoul Bhoedjang joins HQLAx 18 January 2019 Zug Reporter: Becky Butcher HQLAx has appointed Raoul Bhoedjang as chief technology officer
BlackRock sees securities lending revenue decrease 18 January 2019 New York Reporter: Maddie Saghir Securities lending revenue decreases amidst lower borrowing demand
Affin Hwang launches retail SBL for investors 18 January 2019 Kuala Lumpur Reporter: Maddie Saghir The SBL can enable investors to potentially gain more returns on their current investments
Benzinga and Tidal Markets team up on sec lending product 18 January 2019 Detroit Reporter: Maddie Saghir Benzinga and Tidal Markets have formed a partnership to deliver the Securities Lending Volatility Indicator
Exclusive: Dow Veeranarong departs EquiLend 18 January 2019 New York Reporter: Maddie Saghir Dow Veeranarong, global co-head of business development and product management, has decided to leave EquiLend
Citi appoints new CEO of EMEA 17 January 2019 London Reporter: Jenna Lomax Citi is to appoint David Livingstone as its new CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa, following regulatory approval