29th June, 2023

The latest edition of the APAC Securities Finance Guide explores the T+1 implications, updated Global Framework for ESG and securities finance, and imitations on short selling along with a series of insights from key representatives in the industry.
The 2023 edition of the Global Investor/ISF Asia Pacific Securities Finance Guide is now available for download.
The latest APAC Securities Finance Guide centers around exploring the crucial elements that shape securities finance operations in the region. It delves into ongoing limitations on short selling, examines the consequences of GASLA's updated Global Framework for ESG and Securities Lending, and assesses the implications of transitioning to T+1 settlement from a foreign exchange standpoint.
It also hosts a series of intriguing interviews with key representatives from PASLA, ASIFMA, BNY Mellon, EquiLend, Japan Securities Finance and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The 2023 edition of the APAC Guide is available to access and download here.
29th October, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will host an industry roundtable on December 15 to discuss issues related to the viability of derivatives markets moving to 24/7 trading.
Aravind Bulusu

29th October, 2026
A new analysis by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) found that blockchain technology alone will not alter the accounting treatment of derivatives or securities financing transactions (SFTs) under the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) or US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Aravind Bulusu

28th October, 2026
Trading venues should look beyond headline latency and throughput figures when assessing exchange technology, as growing trading volumes and the shift towards round-the-clock markets place greater demands on infrastructure resilience, industry executives have warned.
Zak Jakubowski
