ISLA Connects & Barclays Educational Briefing: Understanding Prime Brokerage
- 22 May 2025
- London, UK
ISLA Connects & Barclays Educational Briefing: Understanding Prime Brokerage
Thursday 22nd May
16:30 - 17:00
Arrival, Registration & Refreshments
17:00 - 17:05
Welcome Remarks
Speakers
Andrew Dyson Chief Executive Officer ISLA
Oliver Stringer Head of EMEA Securities Lending Barclays
17:05 - 17:35
Understanding Prime Brokerage Services
The opening session will provide an introduction to Prime Brokerage services and how they cater to institutional clients such as hedge funds and asset managers and interact with securities finance markets.
Speakers
Joe Hulme Equity Finance Sales Trading Barclays
Vasileios Moschovitis Vice President – Equity Finance Trader Barclays
Mitchell Ward Vice President - Equity Finance Funding Trader Barclays
17:35 - 17:55
Understanding Capital Introduction & Raising: A High-Level Overview
This session will look at the important role that Capital Introduction and Capital Raising play in facilitating the flow of financing between investors and funds, ultimately providing the liquidity which underpins much of the demand for borrowed securities.
Speaker
Will Church Assistant Vice President Barclays
17:55 - 18:05
Short Comfort Break
18:05 - 18:35
Panel Discussion – The Future of Prime Brokerage
Over the past decade, prime brokerage has undergone significant changes, influenced by evolving market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and advancements in technology including AI. This panel discussion will explore how these changes have affected the day to day for businesses and the future of prime brokerage.
Moderator
Vasileios Moschovitis Vice President – Equity Finance Trader Barclays
Speakers
Oliver Graham Head of International Financing in the Treasury Group The D. E. Shaw & Co
Florian Huber Head of Equity Financing Trading EMEA Barclays
18:35 - 18:40
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Tina Baker Head of Legal Services, ISLA Connects Lead ISLA
18:40 - 20:00
Structured Networking Reception