TS Imagine launches securities lending platform
12 September 2025 US
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TS Imagine, a provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for capital markets, has launched LoanSmart, officially entering the securities lending market.
The platform is an all-in-one, front-to-back, multi-asset solution for stock loan, repo, and collateral management for the buy and sell side.
According to the firm, LoanSmart allows users to operate securities-backed lending and repo businesses while automating key securities lending processes through a single system.
The move follows the acquisition and integration of PrimeOne, TS Imagine鈥檚 prime brokerage platform, in 2024.
With the addition of LoanSmart, prime brokerage clients can access new stock loan capabilities alongside cash and synthetic prime brokerage, as well as risk management capabilities through RiskSmart 鈥� TS Imagine鈥檚 proprietary risk management platform.
Rob Flatley, CEO of TS Imagine, says: 鈥淎t TS Imagine, our goal has always been to build a comprehensive all-in-one platform that addresses ingrained problems across markets, such as expensive legacy technology, operational inefficiencies and lack of transparency.
鈥淭he launch of LoanSmart is therefore a major strategic milestone for us. Following our acquisition of PrimeOne, it creates an unrivalled platform for prime brokers and firms operating in the securities lending market.鈥�
LoanSmart is designed to determine ideal assets for collateral and excess required to finance trading. It also offers integrated collateral management and margin call process with margin monitor, triparty agent monitor, cash pool, and depot management tools.
As well as securities borrowing and lending, LoanSmart offers coverage across repo, cash deposits, letters of credit, FX spot, forward and swaps, and cash trades.
In line with the news, Gary Flower will lead the solution as managing director of LoanSmart.
As founder of a consultancy, Flower was integral to the development of a securities financing solution rolled out in bulge bracket banks.
His appointment integrates not only his expertise, but also the technology insights he developed over 20 years, the firm says.
Prior to founding the consultancy, Flower led desks at Morgan Stanley and Nomura, and has a cumulative 35 years鈥� experience in securities lending.
EJ Liotta, head of prime finance and equity derivatives, TS Imagine, says: 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Gary Flower to lead our exciting new offering, continuing our rich tradition of having practitioners with front-line experience developing solutions and tools for the markets they operated in for decades.
鈥淟oanSmart brings new technology and expertise to our business 鈥� applying our model of success to a new addressable market that complements our multi-asset platform across the front office, risk and prime brokerage.鈥�
Flower comments: 鈥淭he securities lending market 鈥� long plagued by outdated manual processes, inconsistent pricing, and a lack of transparency 鈥� is ripe for modernisation.
鈥淟oanSmart offers counterparties a single, integrated solution that automates key stock loan repo functions for the buy and sell side. It鈥檚 a proven solution that has already been deployed at a major bank and addresses deep-seated issues in the securities lending market.鈥�
The platform is an all-in-one, front-to-back, multi-asset solution for stock loan, repo, and collateral management for the buy and sell side.
According to the firm, LoanSmart allows users to operate securities-backed lending and repo businesses while automating key securities lending processes through a single system.
The move follows the acquisition and integration of PrimeOne, TS Imagine鈥檚 prime brokerage platform, in 2024.
With the addition of LoanSmart, prime brokerage clients can access new stock loan capabilities alongside cash and synthetic prime brokerage, as well as risk management capabilities through RiskSmart 鈥� TS Imagine鈥檚 proprietary risk management platform.
Rob Flatley, CEO of TS Imagine, says: 鈥淎t TS Imagine, our goal has always been to build a comprehensive all-in-one platform that addresses ingrained problems across markets, such as expensive legacy technology, operational inefficiencies and lack of transparency.
鈥淭he launch of LoanSmart is therefore a major strategic milestone for us. Following our acquisition of PrimeOne, it creates an unrivalled platform for prime brokers and firms operating in the securities lending market.鈥�
LoanSmart is designed to determine ideal assets for collateral and excess required to finance trading. It also offers integrated collateral management and margin call process with margin monitor, triparty agent monitor, cash pool, and depot management tools.
As well as securities borrowing and lending, LoanSmart offers coverage across repo, cash deposits, letters of credit, FX spot, forward and swaps, and cash trades.
In line with the news, Gary Flower will lead the solution as managing director of LoanSmart.
As founder of a consultancy, Flower was integral to the development of a securities financing solution rolled out in bulge bracket banks.
His appointment integrates not only his expertise, but also the technology insights he developed over 20 years, the firm says.
Prior to founding the consultancy, Flower led desks at Morgan Stanley and Nomura, and has a cumulative 35 years鈥� experience in securities lending.
EJ Liotta, head of prime finance and equity derivatives, TS Imagine, says: 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Gary Flower to lead our exciting new offering, continuing our rich tradition of having practitioners with front-line experience developing solutions and tools for the markets they operated in for decades.
鈥淟oanSmart brings new technology and expertise to our business 鈥� applying our model of success to a new addressable market that complements our multi-asset platform across the front office, risk and prime brokerage.鈥�
Flower comments: 鈥淭he securities lending market 鈥� long plagued by outdated manual processes, inconsistent pricing, and a lack of transparency 鈥� is ripe for modernisation.
鈥淟oanSmart offers counterparties a single, integrated solution that automates key stock loan repo functions for the buy and sell side. It鈥檚 a proven solution that has already been deployed at a major bank and addresses deep-seated issues in the securities lending market.鈥�
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