ISLA is the recognised representative of the securities lending industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with over 160 members from across 28 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 also access Legal Opinions via the AOSphere website, however access is contingent on being a member and cost for this service is charged separately to standard ISLA membership.
| 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 Committees and Working Groups | |
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| Availability of all Working Group minutes | |
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| Free attendance to the Annual ISLA Post Trade Conference | |
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| Preferential rates to attend Annual ISLA Conference | |
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| Attend ISLA member-only events | |
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| Organisation listing within membership list on ISLA website | |
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| Entitlement to vote to elect the Board of Directors | |
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| Cost-efficient access to 60+ Legal Opinions via Aosphere portal | |
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| Comprehensive legal netting analysis on GMSLA 2000, 2009 and 2010 versions | |
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| Access to the ISLA Netting Subscribers Group (NSG). NSG agrees new markets and counterparty types for coverage | |
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| Legal Opinions subscribers can upgrade to the separate SL Analytics product offered by Aosphere | |
