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"Empty Voting" is when an investor uses borrowed shares to vote at an AGM or EGM. Mediobanca voted borrowed shares at a Generali AGM.

From the desk of John Arnesen, Consulting Lead, Pierpoint Financial On November 4th 2021, Securities Finance Times held its 5th annual...

This blog provides an alternative view on actions and plans financial market participants could consider when creating strategic value

Andrew Dyson discusses highlights and talking points of the webinars, and how ISLA’s priorities relate to the broad array of topics covered

From the desk of Roy Zimmerhansl Practice Lead, Pierpoint Financial Consulting The cry for increased transparency is often the first port...

I was planning on doing a review of the latest Market Report that ISLA has been producing on a semi-annual basis for the past six years.

Whenever an investor such as GPIF takes such a decision it is worth. Our view s that the reasons for continuing to lend remain in place

The first phase of collateral management is in place. Now the opportunity exists for phase one of collateral optimisation for investors

“Why should I lend my securities?” – I’m trying to think back to the first time I heard someone ask that question.

Securities lending faces business & revenue challenges in 2020 including implementation of CSDR & SFTR. Innovate to survive and thrive

From the desk of Raymond Blokland Benelux Consulting Lead, Pierpoint Financial Consulting A strange phenomenon in our industry is that it...