eToro launches stock lending in the UK
08 December 2025 UK
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Trading and investing platform eToro has launched its stock lending programme in the UK, allowing eligible users to generate passive income by lending out their stocks.
This follows the programme鈥檚 launch in Europe and the UAE, and represents the next step in eToro鈥檚 plan to expand stock lending access to retail investors worldwide.
Working alongside BNY, which acts as custodian and clearing provider, and EquiLend, which identifies borrowers and facilitates the lending process, eToro is bringing a practice long dominated by large financial institutions to its UK retail investors.
Through the programme, users can utilise their portfolios to work in a simple, transparent way and begin earning additional income, the firm says.
Yossi Brandes, vice president, execution services at eToro, states: 鈥淟aunching stock lending in the UK is a key step in our mission to make passive income opportunities available to every investor.
鈥淲ith the ability to lend not just US but also global stocks, we are maximising the potential for our clients to generate additional revenues, and this rollout sets the stage for further expansion into new markets.鈥�
This UK launch grows eToro鈥檚 growing clearing and custody relationship with BNY, which provides the infrastructure supporting eToro鈥檚 fully funded stock and ETF offering across 19 global exchanges.
Victor O鈥橪aughlen, executive platform owner, Global Clearing at BNY, comments: 鈥淲e are delighted to extend our relationship with eToro, delivering an integrated solution encompassing clearing, settlement, custody, foreign exchange and cash management to UK investors.
鈥淏y combining the capabilities of eToro and EquiLend with the scale and deep expertise of BNY鈥檚 Global Clearing platform, this initiative aims to equip retail investors with an institutional-grade solution to support their investing journey.鈥�
This follows the programme鈥檚 launch in Europe and the UAE, and represents the next step in eToro鈥檚 plan to expand stock lending access to retail investors worldwide.
Working alongside BNY, which acts as custodian and clearing provider, and EquiLend, which identifies borrowers and facilitates the lending process, eToro is bringing a practice long dominated by large financial institutions to its UK retail investors.
Through the programme, users can utilise their portfolios to work in a simple, transparent way and begin earning additional income, the firm says.
Yossi Brandes, vice president, execution services at eToro, states: 鈥淟aunching stock lending in the UK is a key step in our mission to make passive income opportunities available to every investor.
鈥淲ith the ability to lend not just US but also global stocks, we are maximising the potential for our clients to generate additional revenues, and this rollout sets the stage for further expansion into new markets.鈥�
This UK launch grows eToro鈥檚 growing clearing and custody relationship with BNY, which provides the infrastructure supporting eToro鈥檚 fully funded stock and ETF offering across 19 global exchanges.
Victor O鈥橪aughlen, executive platform owner, Global Clearing at BNY, comments: 鈥淲e are delighted to extend our relationship with eToro, delivering an integrated solution encompassing clearing, settlement, custody, foreign exchange and cash management to UK investors.
鈥淏y combining the capabilities of eToro and EquiLend with the scale and deep expertise of BNY鈥檚 Global Clearing platform, this initiative aims to equip retail investors with an institutional-grade solution to support their investing journey.鈥�
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