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.

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Andrew Dyson

Tina Baker

Sejal Amin

Rishi Sethi

Farrah Mahmood

Alistair Griffiths

Adrian Dale

The Market Regulation and Compliance team at ISLA is responsible for ensuring that the association and its members adhere to relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance standards within the securities lending industry. This team actively collaborates with regulators and policymakers to advocate for effective market practices, provides guidance on regulatory changes, and develops best practice documents to support members in navigating the complexities of market regulations. Through its initiatives, the team plays a critical role in promoting transparency and fostering trust within the securities lending market.

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