The OFR released a working paper today entitled, "Reference Guide to U.S. Repo and Securities Lending Markets" and an accompanying blog by OFR Director Richard Berner. This paper is a reference guide on U.S. repo and securities lending markets. It discusses the main institutional features of these markets, their vulnerabilities, and data gaps that prevent market participants and regulators from addressing known vulnerabilities.
The working paper is posted on the OFR website at: http://financialresearch.gov/working-papers/.
The blog is posted at: http://financialresearch.gov/from-the-director.
The OFR home page is at: http://financialresearch.gov.