Bear Stearns is globally one of the largest borrowers and lenders of securities in both equity and debt. Our internal inventory of lendable assets, extensive access to exclusive lending portfolios, and longstanding relationships with custodial lenders & asset managers has put us in an enviable position. Additionally, an experienced team of market professionals, using the latest technology, make us a leading player in the industry. Bear Stearns commitment in the international arena has given us an ever increasing presence in both Europe and Asia, in addition to our market leading US franchise. Our global business has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London and New York.
Dedicated securities lending teams in each time zone & region offer market colour and access to a wide array of assets. Our integrated synthetic capability ensures we serve our clients regardless of choice of instrument. Typical offerings include Swaps, CFDs, Futures, Options and Market Access Products specifically providing access in markets where borrowing is unavailable.
Hedge fund clients can gain access to our Securities Lending / Equity Finance desk globally through our BearPrimeSM system. Users can search for a single security or upload a basket of securities and obtain real-time approvals to cover short positions. The interactive locate feature requires only a quantity and a security identifier to gain prompt approval.