Our Members

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Judging Panel, Association Awards 2019

Being a member of ISLA provides us with clear and independent analysis of the securities lending market. Having access to first-hand information regarding regulatory change, legal interpretation and opinions as well as additional market colour provides us with the tools necessary to run a smooth and efficient securities lending programme on behalf of our clients. Being a beneficial owner of lent securities and a direct member of ISLA also allows us to contribute setting the market agenda within the securities lending arena.

Matthew Chessum, Investment Manager, Aberdeen Asset Management

The securities lending market continues to evolve, accompanied by an ever-changing regulatory landscape. As a member of ISLA, we value the work the association drives in helping to define market practices and advocate collaboration across the industry, as well as it’s lobbying efforts with policy makers on behalf of its members.

Harpreet Bains, Executive Director, J.P.Morgan

Pirum have had the pleasure of a long and fruitful association with the ISLA team. As an organisation, they work consultatively with market participants to consistently deliver excellent results. They also perform an important market function of educating and informing all relevant parties in the eco-system.

Philip Morgan, COO & Head of Sales, Pirum

Over these years, ISLA has become the trade body of reference for securities lending issues in Brussels, and has greatly contributed to enhancing EU policy makers’ understanding of securities financing markets and their importance to well-functioning European an international capital markets.

Bertie Huet, FleishmanHillard

As a longstanding member of ISLA and an active participant in the securities lending markets, we continue to be greatly appreciative of the industry-focused approach ISLA has adopted in addressing the challenges of regulatory change. We are also strong supporters of the ISLA events, taking place throughout the year, which provide an ideal forum for sharing and discussing the topical issues from within our industry, while also providing exceptional networking opportunities with the delegates that these events bring together.

Marije Verhelst, Director, Product Management - Securities Lending and Collateral Management, Euroclear SA/NV