The International Թ 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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