1.   In August Goldman Sachs Group LP bought the assets of another securities lender, Boston Global Advisors Inc., for an undisclosed sum.

2.   It has held talks with Boston Global Advisers, a U.S.-based securities lender, about a purchase.

3.   Non-bank affiliates include mortgage-backed securities lenders, leasing companies and other spinoffs.

4.   Typically, banks or financial institutions discount their fees when they are hired as both the custodian and securities lender.