CIBC Mellon has appointed Daniel Yardin to the role of director of equity securities lending.

Yardin will be responsible for lending CIBC Mellon’s international portfolio, as well as for further expanding the company’s international equity lending program.

Prior to joining CIBC Mellon, Yardin held various securities lending and operations positions in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, and has more than 14 years of experience in financial services.

“Daniel’s extensive global experience and connections will further strengthen Canada’s top securities lending operation,” said Phil Zywot, head of trading for CIBC Mellon. “This appointment will reinforce the strong performance we deliver on behalf of our securities lending clients and approved borrower partners.”

Yardin is excited to “join the world’s top regionally-focused global securities lending operation”.