Market Pulse: Tensions, Rates, and Opportunities

Live from Lisbon with Matt Brunette

Recorded live at the ISLA 33rd Annual Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference in Lisbon, Team eSec is joined by Matt Brunette of Norges Bank Investment Management for a discussion on the evolving securities finance landscape. Topics include heightened funding demand, dynamic risk pricing, pledge structures, capital optimization, operational efficiency, AI, and the market trends shaping the future of securities lending. Have a question? Submit it here: https://www.eseclending.com/insights/questions/ This material is for your private information and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

June Heats Up: Bonds, Rebalances & IPOs

Team eSec breaks down a packed June, from Russell reconstitution activity and the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO to shifting Fed expectations, rising Treasury yields, elevated lending volumes, and the market forces shaping the weeks ahead. Have a question? Submit it here: https://www.eseclending.com/insights/questions/ This material is for your private information and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

Market Pulse: Tensions, Rates, and Opportunities

Team eSec breaks down the latest market dynamics shaping securities lending, from Middle East geopolitical tensions to shifting rate expectations and funding conditions. The team discusses cash reinvest performance, secured versus unsecured funding trends, IPO activity, and what upcoming regulatory and policy changes could mean for the months ahead. Have a question? Submit it here: https://www.eseclending.com/insights/questions/ This material is for your private information and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

IPOs on the Horizon

Team eSec shares takeaways from recent industry events, emphasizing how rapid AI and technology changes are reshaping automation while maintaining strong relationships remains essential. They review IPO and corporate‑action lending opportunities, focusing on the NASDAQ 100's rule changes (IPO "fast entry") and what these shifts could mean for the market. Have a question? Submit it here: https://www.eseclending.com/insights/questions/ This material is for your private information and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

Q1 Market Dynamics: From Geopolitical Impacts to Regulatory Shifts

Team eSec breaks down Q1 securities finance activity, from funding‑market volatility and shifting rate expectations to evolving collateral trends. The team also unpacks the SEC's long‑awaited 15c3‑3 relief, its implications for equity collateral, and what it means for lenders and borrowers. They close with insights on career development in the industry and a quick look ahead at IPO market dynamics. Have a question of your own? Submit it here: https://www.eseclending.com/insights/questions/ This material is for your private information and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.