Rishi Sethi is a seasoned professional in sustainability and communications, currently serving as Director of Content and Communications at the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) since December 2023. Prior to this role, Rishi held several significant positions at Rabobank, including Director of Marketing Communications and Director of Sustainability and Communications, where key responsibilities included integrating sustainability into corporate messaging and managing the Bank's sustainability strategies across Europe. Achievements include the production and implementation of Europe's CO2 reduction plan. Rishi also has extensive experience in corporate social responsibility, having overseen various programs and strategic projects across multiple roles at Rabobank. Rishi holds an MSc in Sustainability from the University of Leeds and a BA in Environmental Management from the same institution.
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International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) is a leading non-profit industry association, representing the common interests of securities lending and financing market participants across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Its geographically diverse membership of over 190 firms includes institutional investors, asset managers, custodial banks, prime brokers and service providers. Working closely with the industry, as well as national, regional, and global regulators and policy makers, ISLA advocates for, amongst other things, the importance of securities lending to the broader financial services industry. It supports both the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) legal framework, including the Title Transfer and Securities Interest over Collateral variants, as well as the periodical enforceability and security enforcement across global jurisdictions. Through member working groups, industry guidance, consultations and first-class events, ISLA plays a pivotal role in the creation and promotion of market best practices and processes, thought leadership, standards for legal frameworks, and securities lending guides and related documents.