Investment aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in the global securities finance market.
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the securities lending sector, BNY Mellon has acquired a minority stake in EquiLend, a leading financial technology company specializing in securities finance solutions.
EquiLend, established in 2001, offers a comprehensive suite of services—including trading, post-trade, data, and analytics—to nearly 200 financial institutions worldwide. The firm’s platform facilitates the borrowing and lending of stocks, bonds, and other assets, processes integral to liquidity management and trading strategies for major financial entities.