Initial Trading Days

One of the brightest spots in the securities finance market is activity related to initial public offerings (IPOs).

Fixed Income

The first half of 2019 has not been kind to the fixed income market, with total revenue down 30%.

The Drivers of Duration

Average duration is a measure of how long a trade is open, from the time that the security is borrowed to the time that it is returned back to the lender.

Emerging Trends in Securities Finance

As summer 2019 drew to a close, DataLend reviewed trends that emerged throughout the season to see if the securities lending industry heated up along with the temperatures.

What Drives Demand in Specials?

In this article DataLend examines the reasons why firms borrow securities, and some of the factors that can drive demand and make a security trade “special.”