Sarah Whitfield
Head of Trading Solutions
Equilend
Upcoming event
Global Securities Finance Symposium
Join industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping the future of securities finance.
- October 26-28, 2026
- London, UK
- 09:00 (Europe/London)
About the event
Join industry experts as they explore the latest trends, challenges and innovations shaping the future of securities finance. Across three days in London, this Equilend-hosted symposium covers automation, data analytics, digital transformation and the impact of emerging technologies on market efficiency and risk management.
Through expert discussions and real-world insights, you will gain a deeper understanding of how financial institutions are adapting to evolving market demands, navigating regulatory change, and leveraging technology to drive greater efficiency, transparency and long-term growth.
What you'll learn
- Global market outlook and key securities finance trends
- Regulatory and policy updates across regions
- Digital transformation, automation and the road to T+1
- Collateral optimisation and risk management best practice
Agenda overview
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09:00 – 10:00 — Registration & breakfast
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10:00 – 11:00 — Opening keynote: the state of securities finance
A data-led look at where lending supply, demand and revenue are heading.
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11:15 – 12:30 — Market outlook panel
Regional trading trends across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.
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13:30 – 15:00 — Automation in action
How firms are removing friction across the trade lifecycle.
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15:15 – 17:00 — Networking reception
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09:30 – 10:45 — Collateral optimisation in a T+1 world
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11:00 – 12:15 — Data & insights: turning benchmarks into decisions
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13:15 – 14:30 — Digital transformation and 1Source
The move to a single source of truth for securities finance.
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14:45 – 16:00 — Regulatory roundtable
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09:30 – 11:00 — The future of post-trade
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11:15 – 12:30 — Closing keynote & priorities for 2027
Speakers
James Okonkwo
Managing Director, Securities Lending
Northbridge Asset Management
Priya Nair
Global Head of Collateral
Meridian Bank
Thomas Andersson
Head of Repo Trading
Nordic Capital Markets
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