Tuesday, November 17 | 9am PST/12pm EST/5pm GMT
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• Where is the value today in the US equity markets for lending?
• Volatility and macro market factors impacting securities lending demand, M&A activity, sector focus
• COVID-19 effect on the securities lending market in North America
• GC vs. specials trends
• Evolving collateral preference trends from borrowers and adoption of collateral flexibility by lenders
• Cash lender spread compression over last 3-6 months
• Trends amongst beneficial owners – peer to peer trading, ESG compatibility, risk-adjusted performance measurement, using securities finance transactions to support broader collateral, liquidity or leverage needs
- Chris Benish, Portfolio Manager (State of Wisconsin Investment Board)
- Roy Clothier, CFA, Associate Portfolio Manager (CalSTRS)
- Jim Moroney, Head of Global Equities & Corporate Bonds Trading (eSecLending)
- Samuel Pierson, Director (IHS Markit)
- Sarah Williamson, Executive Director. Co-Head of North America Securities Lending Trading (Morgan Stanley)