IHS Markit has released their Q3 2019 securities finance revenue summary showing “eye popping” returns for selected specials. This drove revenues to $2.6 billion, up 5% from Q3 2018. While great for agent lenders and the beneficial owners holding these individual names, our research shows that this winner-take-all environment is a net negative for the market overall.
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