EquiLend, a global technology, data, and analytics company for the securities finance sector, has completed its majority acquisition by private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS). Originally announced in January 2024, the transaction received regulatory approval from bodies in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Founding shareholders and customers like Bank of America, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, and UBS will join WCAS as owners. WCAS General Partner Ryan Harper expressed confidence that the partnership will enable EquiLend to accelerate its growth and enhance automation in the securities finance market. EquiLend offers a range of solutions including electronic trading, SaaS platforms, post-trade automation, data and analytics, and regulatory technology. Established in 2001, EquiLend boasts a client base of around 200 asset owners, agency lending banks, broker-dealers, and hedge funds. The company is known for innovation and has received multiple industry awards, including Best Post-Trade Service Provider Globally and Best Market Data Provider Globally. With offices in North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, EquiLend operates under stringent regulatory standards worldwide.
Financial Technology (FinTech), Private Equity, Securities Finance,United States, United Kingdom, Ireland
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