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🚀 We’re excited to announce that Nick Delikaris has joined EquiLend as Chief Product Officer! Nick brings over 20 years of expertise in financial services. In this role, Nick will lead the strategic direction of EquiLend’s integrated solutions portfolio—including Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, Spire and 1Source—to drive innovation, automation and client-focused solutions.    "EquiLend’s tech-driven approach offers a unique opportunity to enhance efficiency and automation, and I’m eager to build on its legacy of market-leading solutions," Delikaris said.   Join us in welcoming Nick as we continue to advance market infrastructure and technology-driven efficiencies across the securities finance industry!    🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEqbQs68 #securitieslending #fintech #equilend #securitiesfinance 

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) made headlines Tuesday, announcing an end to its bags-fly-free policy effective May 28. While shares in the major airline rose 8% over Monday’s closing price, Orbisa’s borrow quantity, a leading indicator of short interest, increased threefold to 55.9 million shares since February 28, the last time short interest was reported. Other major airlines, Delta and American Airlines, recently reduced their revenue forecasts, expecting weaker business and leisure travel, suggesting turmoil for the broader travel industry. Subscribe to EquiLend Orbisa’s exclusive securities lending data on the Bloomberg Terminal today by entering terminal shortcut APPS ORBISA <GO> or click the following link: https://lnkd.in/eMbCN3n3. #luv #southwest #borrowquantity #shortinterest #financingrate #hedgefunds #securitieslending 

📢 EquiLend secures minority investment from BNY! BNY (NYSE: BK) has joined EquiLend’s strategic investor group, reinforcing our shared commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in securities finance. BNY will also join a select group of planned initial users of EquiLend’s 1Source solution, the industry’s first single source of truth for securities finance transactions - enhancing transparency and reducing inefficiencies through distributed ledger technology (DLT). This investment builds on a long-standing collaboration and underscores the transformative nature of EquiLend’s technology in modernizing market infrastructure. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGt4PBWd #1source #dlt #innovation #marketinfrastructure #securitieslending #fintech #equilend #securitiesfinance

Big moves. Big trends. Big opportunities. Are you in the know? Markets are shifting, and decisions are being made faster than ever. Staying ahead requires insights that give you the edge. With EquiLend Insights, you’ll get expert analysis and market-shaping trends delivered straight to your inbox. From changing market dynamics to the latest innovations transforming securities finance, our insights help you stay informed, move faster and outperform the competition. Don’t just keep up—lead the way. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eUs-dN3D #securitieslending #fintech #marketinsights #equilend #fintech #securitiesfinance 

We’re pleased to announce that Dimitri Arlando, Head of Sales EMEA at EquiLend, who will be joining us on Panel 5: Global Trends in securities Finance Technology at the Securities Finance Symposium on 29 April 2025 in Riyadh — bringing valuable perspectives to this important discussion. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCp9VA96

EquiLend NGT is breaking records again! March 4, 2025, marked a new all-time high—165,992 trades executed in a single day on NGT. Visit our website for the latest trading stats and contact us at https://lnkd.in/g-at5h_7 to see how you can enhance your trading strategy. Amidst market shifts, volatility and surging demand, firms are turning to NGT for seamless execution, automation and unmatched liquidity. With high STP rates and the ability to scale without increasing costs, NGT enables firms to stay competitive in today’s fast-moving market.   📌 Maximize efficiency with automated trade matching  📌 Enhance liquidity access across 30+ global markets  📌 Reduce manual intervention and streamline compliance    In a market where speed and automation drive success, is your firm optimizing its trading strategy? See how NGT can give you an edge: https://lnkd.in/g-at5h_7

Navigating the Future of Securities Finance in APAC! At PASLA 2025, all eyes were on the evolving regulatory landscape, shifting APAC market dynamics and the critical role of service providers in driving efficiency. One thing was clear—adaptability is key in today’s fast-changing environment.  EquiLend is at the forefront of this transformation. Our innovative solutions empower firms to scale seamlessly, reduce risk and optimize workflows—helping businesses stay ahead of industry changes.    🚀Andrew McCardle led a powerful panel discussion, diving deep into how securities finance service providers can simplify complexity, enhance operations and create a competitive edge.    🔍 Throughout the event, we engaged with top industry leaders, exploring strategies and innovations shaping the future of securities finance.    📢 Ready to future-proof your business?  Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/eh_WqCJN #pasla2025 #securitieslending #fintech #equilend #innovation #securitiesfinance

Adding to our Chandigarh and Pune offices in India, we are proud to expand our presence in the country with a third office in Bengaluru. The opening of a new location in India’s technology hub is an important milestone as we continue to scale operations, drive efficiency, and tap into top global talent.     We are excited for this expansion and for all the exciting new developments to come at EquiLend. Stay tuned!    #securitieslending #fintech #equilend #securitiesfinance #bengaluru

Turbulent markets mean increased securities lending activity. DataLend subscribers saw this in real-time as lending activity ramped up in February. Check out our analysis of global lending revenue in February, the second month of YoY gains in securities lending, including the markets that saw unexpected growth last month. ⬆️ February 2025 saw a 6% YoY increase in securities lending revenue, reaching $703 million. 📌 Credit lending continues to bolster global revenue as equity lending recovers. 💡 But the real story lies in the regional shifts and asset class trends—where are the biggest gains happening, and what’s driving the surge? The numbers tell an even bigger story—uncover the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eG7_gj7B #securitieslending #fintech #equilend #datalend #marketdata  

In markets volatile, calm or anywhere in between, having the right data can mean the difference between profit and loss. At the HFM APAC Operational Leaders Summit, hedge fund leaders reinforced that staying ahead of short-selling trends, market squeezes and financing costs requires data-driven precision. EquiLend Orbisa’s real-time short interest indicators and securities lending data give hedge funds the edge they need to stay on top of market movements.    Andrew McCardle and Emma Douglas had insightful discussions with hedge funds from across the APAC region on how EquiLend Orbisa Short-Selling and Financing Data empowers funds to anticipate the risk of short squeezes, assess borrow demand and optimize financing decisions.     Want to see how EquiLend Orbisa’s exclusive data set—covering 200,000+ global equities and fixed income securities—can enhance your investment strategies? Contact us at https://lnkd.in/gcDcbCPS. #hfm #hedgefunds #shortinterest #securitieslending #fintech #equilend