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Global Securities Finance Forum
Securities lending, repo and collateral insights across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, with market guides and international industry events.
Core coverage
Securities lending
Market structure, participants and borrower demand across global equity and bond markets.
02Repo & collateral
Bilateral, triparty and cleared repo, plus how collateral moves across borders.
03Regulation
Short selling, reporting, clearing and tax frameworks, market by market.
04Events
Conferences, seminars and webinars for securities finance professionals.
How lending flows
The global agency lending chain
Securities move from long-term holders to the desks that need them, against collateral and a fee. Each link has its own risks, documentation and regulation.
Read the securities lending guide- 1
Beneficial owner
Pension, insurance and sovereign funds
- 2
Agent lender
Custodian or third-party agent
- 3
Prime broker
Principal borrower
- 4
End borrower
Hedge funds, market makers
Explore every guide
Last reviewed 27 October 2026