Despite recent events, proponents assert that securities lending, when conducted within well managed, transparent and properly controlled programs, is a highly efficient and relatively low risk method of generating incremental returns from otherwise idle assets.

Learn more:
RBC Dexia is pleased to present a series of feature publications that provide you with information and perspectives on the securities lending market today.

Market update
How did global markets perform over the quarter? Are there any hot issues or sectors to be aware of? RBC Dexia’s quarterly market update provides a timely review and assessment of global market highlights, as well as insights on trends specific to securities lending—to help you make informed investment decisions. Featuring commentary from our trading desks around the world, we’ll share our view of ‘in demand’ issues as well as sector-specific trends.

The Market Update is available here:
> Market update, Q2 2010
> Market update, Q1 2010

Feature publication: RBC Dexia’s feature publication, Demystifying securities lending , explores the challenges that exist today, including market impact, the controversy surrounding the temporary regulatory restrictions on short selling, and insight on:

• quest for quality
• product fundamentals
• risk and risk mitigants
• differences between cash and non-cash programs

To learn more, we encourage you to download our free guide, available here . And for more information on our securities lending capabilities, please contact us:

Brent Wilkins
Head, North America
Sales & Distribution
Tel: 416 955 2495
Email: brent.wilkins@rbcdexia.com

Simon Shapland
Head, Europe
Sales & Distribution
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7029 7811
Email: simon.shapland@rbcdexia.com

Scott McLaren
Head, Asia Pacific Sales & Distribution
Tel: +852 2978 5656
Email: scott.mclaren@rbcdexia.com

Blair McPherson
Head, Technical Sales
Market Products & Services
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7029 7812
Email: blair.mcpherson@rbcdexia.com