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Oct 2026

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Always with a lens of what matters to beneficial owners, the team at eSecLending keeps it fresh and current with up to date perspectives on the latest securities finance market demand and other trends across the industry 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.

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October 27, 202619 min

Momentum from Miami: Key Takeaways from ISLA Americas

Team eSec recaps conversations from the ISLA Americas 3rd Annual Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference, discussing industry growth, year-end funding themes, collateral innovation, central clearing preparations, and opportunities emerging from the pending acquisition. Hear the trends shaping client and borrower discussions heading into 2027. 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.

October 9, 202616 min

Convergence and Growth: A Look Ahead to the ISLA Americas Conference

Team eSec is joined by Bob Zekraus of GLMX to preview the upcoming 3rd Annual ISLA Americas Conference. They discuss increased buy-side attendance, product and workflow convergence across the securities financing market, and why growth and scaling are key themes. They also dive into how they use short conference meetings to identify new pain points, prepare clients for Q4 and year-end funding dynamics, and accelerate onboarding and execution. 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.

September 16, 202623 min

Fed Watch, Funding Dynamics, and Q4 Setups

Team eSec discusses rising Treasury yields, Fed expectations, quarter-end balance sheet dynamics, and evolving opportunities across equities and corporate credit. The conversation also explores key industry challenges, from central clearing and onboarding to liquidity constraints, and the changes participants would most like to see across the marketplace. 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.

September 1, 202623 min

Skiing into September: Funding Markets and the Road to Year-End

With attention turning to year-end positioning, Team eSec discusses the outlook for interest rates, repo and funding markets, securities lending demand, and emerging opportunities. They also highlight anticipated discussion topics and market priorities heading into ISLA Americas, with a detour into an unfortunate water-skiing adventure. 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.

July 30, 202622 min

A Hawkish Hold and a Summer Swoon

Team eSec unpacks the Fed's latest "hawkish hold," what it means for rates and reinvestment strategies, and highlights key securities lending opportunities including SpaceX, Birkenstock, and Medtronic. They also discuss evolving client priorities around balance sheet optimization and market trends. 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.

July 15, 202620 min

A Belter of a First Half: Record Securities Lending Revenues

Team eSec welcomes Matt Chessum from S&P Global Market Intelligence for a World Cup-inspired discussion of record H1 securities lending revenues. They explore the rise of Asian markets and ETFs, key revenue drivers, and why 2026 could become another record-breaking year. 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.

July 7, 202619 min

Markets Roar into Q3: Funding Trends, Fed Outlook & Summer Liquidity

Team eSec recaps a busy June, discussing quarter-end funding, equity financing, the Fed's latest outlook, SpaceX's market debut, and what liquidity trends could mean for the second half of the year. 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 18, 202623 min

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 9, 202621 min

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.

May 11, 202618 min

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.