ISLA is the recognised representative of the securities lending industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with over 190 members from across 22 countries.
Our members
Become a Member ...& be part of an active international securities lending community
As a member, you will join an extensive group of industry participants, ranging from institutional investors, agent lenders and principal borrowers, to law firms, technology platforms, clearing houses and collateral agents. Through the Association, we bring together a wide network of leading securities lending professionals, and turn their agendas into our priority.
Become a Member ...& help shape the future of the securities lending industry
Our continued advocacy efforts across Europe enable us to engage with local, regional and global regulators and policy makers at the highest level, so as to ensure our members views are represented. We also work closely with many other European and global associations to ensure coordination and collaboration on shared initiatives that will benefit our respective memberships. Our numerous steering committees and working groups, allow members to participate fully in enhancing and developing the securities lending industry across EMEA.
Become a Member ...& grow your network
At our numerous events, including conferences, regional roundtables and briefings, webinars, and working groups meetings, we bring together industry participants and leading speakers from across the industry as well as the globe. In 2019, we saw over 1000 people in attendance. Priority sponsorship packages provide members with the opportunity to promote their brand and grow their business.
Become a Member ...& gain access to a wide range of on-line resources
Our website allows members to access the market standard Global Master Securities Lending Agreement as well as Netting Opinions in over 65 jurisdictions globally. Dedicated regulatory and legal teams can help guide you through the complexities of policy consultation papers, as well as the impact of new and emerging market practices. We provide regular blogs and updates on key industry developments and explain how they may impact your business. Our Best Practice resources provide members with standardised terms to help them interpret complex regulatory and policy changes.
Depending on the firm type and their role within the securities lending market, ISLA offers two tiers of membership:-
Full Members: Must be engaged as principal or agent in the lending or borrowing of securities.
Associate Members: Must be involved in the provision of commercial services to full members in support of their securities lending or borrowing activities.
ISLA members can access at an additional cost, the GMSLA Title Transfer Netting Opinions via the aosphere LLP website.
| What's Included | Full Membership | Associate Membership | Legal Opinions |
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| Access to market standard agreements and contractual updates |  |
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| Access to ISLA Steering Groups, Groups & Subgroups | |
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| Availability of all Steering Group, Group & Subgroup minutes | |
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| Free attendance to the Annual ISLA Post Trade Conference | |
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| Preferential rates to attend ISLA's Annual Securities Financing & Collateral Management Conference | |
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| Attendance to ISLA member-only events | |
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| Organisation listing within the member list on the ISLA website* | |
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| Organisation promotion on ISLA's social media channels* | |
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| Discounted Access to the ISLA Clause Library & Taxonomy content** | |
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| Entitlement to vote to elect the Board of Directors | |
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| Access to 60+ Netting Opinions via the aosphere LLP portal | |
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| Comprehensive legal netting analysis on GMSLA 2000, 2009 and 2010 versions | |
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| Access to two types of Legal Opinions gathered by ISLA to support the ISLA 'Pledge' documentation | |
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| ISLA Netting Opinions subscribers can access the SL Analytics product offered by aosphere LLP | |
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| *We always seek approval from member firms before publishing. | |||
| **Free access to ISLA Clause Library & Taxonomy for ISLA members and preferential rates for Associate members |
