As firms’ profit margins are under pressure from changing customer preferences, rising costs, and increasing regulatory requirements, securities lending can provide an additional source of revenue.
With nearly $35 trillion in lendable assets globally, the securities lending market is at near historic highs. As firms’ profit margins are being squeezed by changing customer preferences, rising costs, and increasing regulatory requirements, securities lending can help combat this pressure. In 2021, firms engaging in securities lending generated more than $11 billion revenue.
This playbook will help you understand the key business, operational, and legal considerations that your firm can take into account as it looks to establish a securities lending program.