Securities Lending Times | Events

The Data Explorers Securities Finance Forum took place in London on 16 March with an attendance of some of the major names in the securities lending industry.

Overseen by CNBC's Steve Sedgwick, delegates discussed developments in the industry during and after the credit crisis, and looked at how the future may unfold.

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IMN's 17th annual Beneficial Owners' Securities Lending Summit took place over Valentine's week in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A high turnout, including a significant number of beneficial owners attended to hear experts discuss the market - indeed, in some sessions, there was standing room only, while the exhibition hall was constantly busy.

Delegates heard how the securities lending market is beginning to return to pre-crisis levels, but with added transparency and risk management.

Panelists debated the merits of cash versus non-cash collateral, reinvestment strategies and the use of CCPs.

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IMN's 15th Anniversary European Beneficial Owner's Securities Lending Summit saw regulation at the top of the agenda, with a call to action from one panellist that all industry participants - from beneficial owners to prime brokers to hedge funds - must play their part in ensuring that any new rules introduced are fair and ensure the industry is able to continue and thrive.

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