EFG Hermes KSA, an EFG Holding Company and a leading investment bank, is set to launch Securities Borrowing and Lending (SBL) services in the third quarter of 2025, aimed at empowering institutional investors.
This marks a key milestone for EFG Hermes KSA as it aligns its product suite with dynamic client needs and global market trends. SBL services will provide institutional investors, asset managers and family offices with enhanced portfolio efficiency, optimized trading strategies and new revenue streams.
With the launch of SBL services, EFG Hermes KSA seeks to strengthen market liquidity, support sophisticated trading strategies and attract greater institutional participation in the Saudi financial market.
Saud Altassan, CEO of EFG Hermes KSA, commented that, “Adding SBL to our product offerings aligns with our commitment to providing investors with more flexibility and access to advanced trading strategies. As the Kingdom’s capital market continues to evolve, we aim to support liquidity, enhance market efficiency, and create new opportunities for institutional investors. Our focus remains on delivering innovative solutions that contribute to a more sophisticated and resilient financial ecosystem.”
Ahmed Waly Global Head of Brokerage – EFG Hermes
“The newly introduced SBL services enhance market efficiency and investment flexibility for our clients. This service enables investors to lend and borrow securities, optimize trading strategies, and generate passive income. By facilitating regulated short-selling and increasing market liquidity, SBL supports more dynamic and sophisticated investment approaches. Aligning with global financial standards, this addition strengthens the firm’s position in the market and provides clients with new opportunities for growth.”
The service supports hedge funds and institutional investors to effectively execute arbitrage and risk-hedging strategies. Institutional investors, pension funds, and asset managers can earn passive income by lending idle securities without liquidating their positions.
Furthermore, this initiative is poised to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s status in global financial markets, making it more appealing to international hedge funds and prime brokers.
