fter a surge in 2021, securities-lending revenue for ETPs has continued to climb, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, even as headline flows have abated. Additionally, short-term Treasury exchange-traded funds are also being used as collateral in both the securities finance market and meeting margin requirements.
“The increasing interest-rate environment has provided numerous opportunities for borrowers, as both bond and equity prices have declined over the year,” said Matt Chessum, director, securities finance at S&P Global Market Intelligence in London.
“Sourcing either long or short exposure via ETFs through the securities finance markets is definitely a growing trend. On-loan balances, lending fees and lender revenues continue to grow year on year.”
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