Q2 and H1 2026 Securities Finance Review

Join us for our Q2 and H1 Securities Finance Webinar as we explore the key trends, opportunities and market developments shaping the securities lending landscape.

Global securities lending markets have delivered a remarkable quarter, navigating geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices, inflation uncertainty, shifting central bank expectations and one of the strongest AI-driven equity rallies in history. Against this backdrop, securities lending revenues have continued to climb, with Asian equities emerging as the standout growth story. For consecutive months, APAC revenues surpassed those of the Americas, driven by extraordinary demand in technology, semiconductor and AI-related names across Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan. At the same time, growing activity across ETFs, government and corporate bonds highlighted how market participants are increasingly using securities finance to navigate volatility, seize opportunities, and position for major market events, including the widely anticipated SpaceX IPO.

We are also delighted to welcome Gene Picone of ISLA Americas as our special guest speaker. Gene will provide an exclusive update on the progress being made to open up and modernise Latin American securities lending markets, highlighting the significant opportunities emerging across Brazil and Mexico. As market infrastructure evolves and participation continues to grow, the region is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting frontiers in global securities finance. Join us to hear first-hand how these markets are developing, what challenges remain, and why many industry participants believe the next major growth opportunity in securities lending may be coming from LATAM.

Speakers

Eugene Picone

Consultant
ISLA Americas

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Matt Chessum

Director, Product Management & Development
S&P Global Market Intelligence

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