Bank of Canada discussion paper on the repo and securities lending market:
Financial market participants rely on access to low-cost funding and to specific securities for their operations… report available in PDF
The GFMA (Global Financial Markets Association) and ICMA (International Capital Market Association) Repo Market Study:
The Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) have today published a report, The GFMA and ICMA Repo Market Study: … [MORE]
Donato D’Eramo of CASLA reveals what trends to expect this year.
Technology played a big part in the development of Canada’s securities lending market last year… [MORE]
Delegates gathered in Toronto to discuss hot topics and trends in the Canadian securities lending industry
Industry participants gathered in Toronto on 7 June for this year’s Canadian Securities Lending Association (CASLA) conference to discuss … [more]
Securities Lending Times Interview with CASLA President Donato D’Eramo
CASLA President Donato D’Eramo discusses what delegates can expect to hear at the upcoming conference in Toronto and why it’s important for the industry. What should delegates expect from this year’s CASLA Conference on Securities Lending? The Canadian Securities Lending Association (CASLA) was created to ensure the long-term viability of the industry by establishing a … Read more
Local Insights on Commodity Trends (Securities Lending Times)
Canadian in character – Rob Ferguson of CIBC Mellon offers local insights on commodity trends and their impact on Canadian securities lending — Read more on page 16
Why Business is Booming (Global Investor / ISF)
Canada Rising: CASLA’s Rob Ferguson on why business is booming (Securities Lending Times) http://www.securitieslendingtimes.com/sltimes/SLTimes_issue_126.pdf
Casla Conference Preview (Global Investor / ISF)
Casla president Rob Ferguson tells Stephanie Baxter why Canadian securities lending participants should be worried about global regulation ahead of his association’s annual conference on May 8. More
Canadian Securities Lending is Thriving (Global Investor / ISF)
Canadian securities lending is thriving: The Canadian securities lending market is enjoying high rates of utilisation and its domestic banks are expanding into new markets. Read article
Canada and the World of Securities Finance (Securities Lending Times)
Chris Benedict, vice president of DataLend, highlights the state of the equity securities finance industry in Canada and how it compares to other jurisdictions Read article