The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) is a leading industry association, representing the common interests of securities lending and financing market participants across Europe, Middle East and Africa. A geographically diverse membership of over 170 members includes institutional investors, asset managers, custodial banks, prime brokers and service providers. Working closely with the global industry as well as regulators and policymakers, ISLA advocates the importance of securities lending in the context of broader capital markets, and supports the development of a safe and efficient framework for the industry by playing a pivotal role in promoting market best practice, amongst other things.
Additional contacts:
Ms. Sejal Amin
Head of Events, Marketing & Communications
Tel: +44 (0)20 3786 2367
sejal.amin@isla.co.uk
Mr. Adrian Dale
Head of Regulation & Market Practice
Tel: +44 (0)20 3786 2368
adrian.dale@isla.co.uk
Ms. Jamila Jeffcoate
Head of Finance & Administration/Chief of Staff
Tel: +44 (0)20 3786 2239
jamila.jeffcoate@isla.co.uk
Ms. Tina Baker
Head of Legal Services
Tel: +44 (0)20 3786 2369
tinajbaker@isla.co.uk
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In a panel discussion, representatives from both the borrowing and lending sides outlined some of the main themes that are shaping the future of securities finance
ISLA’s Ina Budh-Raja and Mark Whipple speak to Carmella Haswell about the behind-the-scenes journey to create a new entity, ISLA Americas, and its work to navigate the environment in the US
Securities finance veterans from Kaizen Reporting and London Reporting House reflect upon the past 30 years, where regulatory requirements have paved the way for incredible growth in the securities lending and repo markets
ISLA’s CEO Andrew Dyson and first female chair Ina Budh-Raja speak with Carmella Haswell on the Association's three-year strategy as the industry undergoes an unprecedented period of transformative change
Fran Garritt, executive director and head of business for ISLA Americas, speaks to Carmella Haswell about his role at the new entity, exploring emerging markets within Latin America, and what is to be expected from this year’s October conference
ISLA CEO Andrew Dyson speaks to Carmella Haswell on the Association’s call to action to support the development of securities lending markets in the Middle East in line with international standards and best practice
Andy Dyson and Richard Colvill of ISLA discuss the cross-industry steering group set up by the association to address key areas of the implementation process
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