31st July, 2023

The ISF Surveys for 2023 have been launched! We welcome all market participants to participate by providing their valuable ratings for lenders, borrowers, and tech providers.
Global Investor's International Securities Finance (ISF) has launched its equity lending, fixed income lending, and technology surveys. The survey is now open, starting from July 31 and will continue until September 8.
Click here to vote - ISF Survey 2023
The annual survey rates top securities lenders and borrowers across asset classes, regions, and functions. The study covers equities lending and borrowing, including two groups: the 15 largest players (G1) and mid-tier financing firms (G2). It also assesses fixed income lending, technology vendors, and data firms, revealing leading firms based on counterparties' rankings without disclosing complete lists.
To participate in each survey, please use the following links:
1. Equity borrowers rating lenders
2. Equity lenders rating borrowers
3. Fixed income (borrowers rating lenders) survey
4. Technology and vendor survey
Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the assessment of the industry! Results will be published in the Autumn Magazine. For past editions please refer here.
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