EquiLend, a global fintech and data provider for securities finance, has partnered with ISLA Americas to release the 2025 Latin America Securities Finance User Guide. The comprehensive guide updates the 2020 edition to reflect evolving regulations, infrastructure developments, and economic trends across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia, plus a special appendix on the Nuam Exchange.

Designed for banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, and regulators, the guide provides practical insights into market structures, trading venues, securities lending practices, and regional regulations—serving as an essential roadmap for navigating Latin America’s growing securities finance landscape.

“Latin America is increasingly significant for global securities finance, with Mexico and Brazil in particular expected to open further in the coming years,” said Fran Garritt, CEO and President of ISLA Americas. “This guide provides critical transparency and knowledge for both domestic and international stakeholders.”

EquiLend CEO Rich Grossi emphasized the guide’s role in fostering operational excellence: “By collaborating with ISLA Americas, we are equipping the market with actionable insights at a pivotal time for the region.” The publication reinforces EquiLend’s commitment to transparency, standardization, and efficiency in securities finance globally.

The guide will be distributed in both print and digital formats at the ISLA Americas 2nd Annual Securities Finance and Collateral Management Conference in Miami and will be available to ISLA members and EquiLend clients worldwide.

Why It Matters

Latin America’s securities finance market is rapidly evolving, with regulatory reforms and infrastructure upgrades creating opportunities for cross-border lending and investment. The 2025 guide not only helps market participants understand local nuances but also promotes consistency and best practices—critical as global firms expand their operations in the region.