Sharegain welcomes Hay
03 October 2025 US
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Sharegain has onboarded Nicholas Hay as global head of demand coverage.
Based in New York, he will be responsible for leading the global demand coverage and fostering stronger partnership across the entire securities lending ecosystem.
Hay brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having most recently served as managing director and global head of securities finance trading at BlackRock, where he led activity for nearly a decade.
Commenting on his appointment, Hay states: 鈥淪haregain is reshaping the securities lending space with its unique solution that has opened this market to millions of retail investors globally.
鈥淚 look forward to rolling up my sleeves, drawing on my experience, and collaborating with this talented group to accelerate our growth, deepen our relationships with borrowers, and help take Sharegain鈥檚 impact in the market to even greater heights.鈥�
The firm recognises Hay鈥檚 work in driving innovation in liquidity and collateral optimisation, and for implementing technology-driven trading solutions with 鈥渕easurable commercial impact鈥�.
Boaz Yaari, CEO and founder of Sharegain, adds: 鈥淗aving established ourselves as a leading player in ETF lending, bringing someone of Nick鈥檚 caliber and expertise on board will undoubtedly propel us to the next level.
鈥淗is proven leadership and deep industry knowledge will be pivotal in strengthening our relationships with borrowers, unlocking new growth opportunities, and further enhancing market liquidity.鈥�
Based in New York, he will be responsible for leading the global demand coverage and fostering stronger partnership across the entire securities lending ecosystem.
Hay brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having most recently served as managing director and global head of securities finance trading at BlackRock, where he led activity for nearly a decade.
Commenting on his appointment, Hay states: 鈥淪haregain is reshaping the securities lending space with its unique solution that has opened this market to millions of retail investors globally.
鈥淚 look forward to rolling up my sleeves, drawing on my experience, and collaborating with this talented group to accelerate our growth, deepen our relationships with borrowers, and help take Sharegain鈥檚 impact in the market to even greater heights.鈥�
The firm recognises Hay鈥檚 work in driving innovation in liquidity and collateral optimisation, and for implementing technology-driven trading solutions with 鈥渕easurable commercial impact鈥�.
Boaz Yaari, CEO and founder of Sharegain, adds: 鈥淗aving established ourselves as a leading player in ETF lending, bringing someone of Nick鈥檚 caliber and expertise on board will undoubtedly propel us to the next level.
鈥淗is proven leadership and deep industry knowledge will be pivotal in strengthening our relationships with borrowers, unlocking new growth opportunities, and further enhancing market liquidity.鈥�
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