ISLA Americas names nuam as new member
23 October 2025 Latin America

The International Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï Lending Association (ISLA) Americas has announced nuam as a new member.
nuam is a regional holding company that integrates the Santiago, Lima, and Colombian stock exchanges through a single market.
The entity aims to generate economies of scale that benefit investors, issuers, and intermediaries in a broader, deeper, and more liquid market.
Commenting on the news, Fran Garritt, CEO and president of ISLA Americas, says: “We are delighted to have [nuam] join the ISLA Americas community. Your presence strengthens our collective voice in the securities lending industry, and we are particularly excited about the innovation and perspective you bring from the Latin American markets.
“We are also looking forward to collaborating with Miguel Angel Zapatero Alba and Adriana Henao from the nuam team as they lead the charge towards their 2026 launch. Their expertise will be invaluable as we work together to shape the future of the industry.â€
In March, Nasdaq confirmed that all three exchanges’ central securities depositories (CSD) will adopt the firm’s CSD platform to optimise post-trade processing in the Latin America region.
The move will introduce more standardised business processes and connectivity, simplifying investors’ ability to settle trades across each market.
Removing barriers to investment could help to attract more international capital to nuam exchanges and support the rapid development of the LatAm economy.
nuam is a regional holding company that integrates the Santiago, Lima, and Colombian stock exchanges through a single market.
The entity aims to generate economies of scale that benefit investors, issuers, and intermediaries in a broader, deeper, and more liquid market.
Commenting on the news, Fran Garritt, CEO and president of ISLA Americas, says: “We are delighted to have [nuam] join the ISLA Americas community. Your presence strengthens our collective voice in the securities lending industry, and we are particularly excited about the innovation and perspective you bring from the Latin American markets.
“We are also looking forward to collaborating with Miguel Angel Zapatero Alba and Adriana Henao from the nuam team as they lead the charge towards their 2026 launch. Their expertise will be invaluable as we work together to shape the future of the industry.â€
In March, Nasdaq confirmed that all three exchanges’ central securities depositories (CSD) will adopt the firm’s CSD platform to optimise post-trade processing in the Latin America region.
The move will introduce more standardised business processes and connectivity, simplifying investors’ ability to settle trades across each market.
Removing barriers to investment could help to attract more international capital to nuam exchanges and support the rapid development of the LatAm economy.
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