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ISLA Connects & Barclays Educational Briefing: Understanding Prime Brokerage

  • 22 May 2025
  • London, UK

This is a half-day afternoon event held in London. All times listed are in GMT.

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

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