Alternative financing refers to the channels, which have emerged apart from the traditional finance system such as capital markets, regulated banks, and other instruments. Alternative finance instruments such as social impact bonds and bitcoin are technology-enabled, which generally specify the utilization of third-party capital in the market.
The global securities lending market was valued at $12,157.3 million in 2024, and is projected to reach $21,499.9 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2034.
