PASLA is pleased to announce the release of the second episode in our podcast series, ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY, hosted by Matt MacArthur and exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode, we sit down with Travis Keltner from State Street in Boston for an in-depth discussion on the intricacies of FICC repo. Additionally, we are excited to share another insightful interview from our annual conference in Macau, featuring Nehal Udeshi, the Global Head of Securities Finance at Bank of New York.

We also catch up with Cameron Cole from EquiLend in Hong Kong, who provides an update on the impact of recent tariff volatility on the global equity lending markets.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more content throughout the year. For feedback, topic suggestions, sponsorship opportunities or to join the podcast, please contact us at [email protected].

PASLA is excited to share the first episode in our latest podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

Whilst at our annual conference in Macau, we sat down with Matt Brunette (Norges Bank Investment Management , Norway) who provides insights into the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and Josh Galper (Finadium, USA) talks about industry trends including the use of technology and, finally, we revisit Cameron Cole (EquiLend, Hong Kong) for a data update on the first few months of the year. Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year.  Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

PASLA is excited to share the latest episode in our current podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode, industry legend Jeff Coyle (Northern Trust, Hong Kong) along with raising star Andrew Yip (Societe Generale, Hong Kong) team up with EquiLend’s very own data wizard Cameron Cole (EquiLend, Hong Kong) to recap the main drivers of 2024 across all of Asia, as well as anticipate the changes that 2025 may bring.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year. Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

PASLA is excited to share the latest episode in our 2024 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode Vlad Gogolistyn (Standard Chartered, Singapore) provides a backdrop of how fixed income relates to securities finance as well as considering the evolution of cross-currency funding trades in the region including the driving forces behind the popularity of KTBs.

In a break from our traditional speakers, Craig Fowler (Fowler International, Hong Kong) reflects on the variations in talent trends across the region, including what skills employers are currently looking for within the equities space.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

PASLA is excited to share the latest episode in our 2024 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode Pat Morrissey (Vanguard, USA) provides insight into how one of the world’s largest asset managers fits into the securities finance world as well as sharing recent experiences of Vanguard moving away from a tractional agent lender to instead bringing their lending capability inhouse. As registration opens for the 2025 PASLA conference, Stephen Howard (PASLA, Hong Kong) shares his excitement about the event and provides a preview into PASLA’s future growth plans as we approach our 30th anniversary.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year. Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

PASLA Podcast: Tokenisation of Real-World Assets and Regional Growth

PASLA is excited to share the latest episode in our 2024 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode Harpreet Bains (JP Morgan Chase, London) lifts the curtain on what is meant by the tokenisation of real world assets, providing examples of its use today and potential in the future. Ben Reeder (eSecLending, London) shares his thoughts on almost 2 decades based in Asia Pacific region, the challenges of now covering the region from London and highlights which APAC market currently has the most revenue potential.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year. Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

PASLA is excited to share the latest episode in our 2024 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode Tim Murch (Macquarie, Hong Kong) explains why certain securities finance markets in APAC continue to evolve in addition to having a candid conversation about mental illness and neurodiversity in the workplace. Darren Crowther (Broadridge, United Kingdom) shares an expert’s opinion on the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Ledger Technology (DLT) and Blockchain for the future of securities finance.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year. Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

The podcast can be listened to on our website, apple podcasts or Spotify.

PASLA is excited to share the latest episode in our 2024 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with Yuka Hasumi (EquiLend, Tokyo) regarding updates and “what’s next” for Asia’s largest securities finance market – Japan. We also talk to Shinya Kato (BNY Mellon, Tokyo) and David Egliskis (BNP Paribas, Tokyo) to get an update on collateral developments in Japan as well as across the wider APAC region.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year. Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

We are back! PASLA is excited to share the first episode in our 2024 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur, exclusively sponsored by EquiLend.

In this episode we provide a review of our annual conference with Karen King (S&P Global Market Intelligence, Hong Kong) and ask her what the rest of 2024 holds in store. We also talk to Stephane Martin (Optiver, Singapore) to understand the evolution of liquidity providers and their role in the securities finance market.

Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.

We look forward to delivering more podcasts throughout the year. Contact us at [email protected] for feedback, topic suggestions and sponsorship opportunities.

The podcast can be listened to on our website, apple podcasts or Spotify.

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PASLA is excited to share the final episode in our 2023 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur with Gold Sponsor EquiLend.

In this episode, we provide a review of 2023 and look forward to 2024. Phian Cheung (BNY Mellon, Hong Kong) and Namrata Mashru (BNP Paribas, Hong Kong) join us to review trends, hurdles and themes that impacted securities finance in Asia in 2023 and how they may continue to influence 2024. David Charlton (Equilend, Hong Kong) helps provide insight into the move to T+1 in global markets. We also enjoy talking to multiple members at a Hong Kong networking event – be sure to listen!

This is our final episode of the current series. Thanks to EquiLend and our listeners for their ongoing support. We look forward to being back in April 2024 and wish you a happy holiday season.