We are aware that certain firms are stating that they are approved by ISLA to make loans of money to individuals. We would like to make clear that ISLA does not approve or endorse the lending of money to individuals and these firms appear to be acting fraudulently.

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SECURITIES LENDING

Welcome to the home of the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA), representing the common interests of lenders and borrowers of securities internationally. ISLA has more than 90 members comprising insurance companies, pension funds, asset managers, banks and securities dealers representing more than 4,000 clients. While based in London, the Association has members from more than 20 countries. ISLA has an elected Board of twelve industry professionals from all parts of the industry.

Please note that with effect from the  1st August 2011 we will be moving in to our new premises
4 Lombard Street , London , EC3V 9HD

 

HEADLINES

25 November 2011
ESMA Call for Evidence on Empty Voting -   ISLA has today submitted its response to ESMA’s call for evidence on empty voting. In summary we state that aside from one high profile case in the UK there is little evidence of borrowing to vote happening in practice. View More - Members Only
24 October 2011
Letter to UK Chancellor on FTT -   The International Securities Lending Association has today signed a public letter to the UK Chancellor, in conjunction with other major financial services trade associations, reacting to the European Commission’s proposal for an EU wide financial transaction tax. A copy of View More - Members Only
28 July 2011
ISLA responds to EU Corporate Governance paper -   The EU issued a green paper on corporate governance matters in April of this year. Whilst the paper did not specifically reference securities lending we decided to submit a response to ensure we are on the EU’s radar screen View More - Members Only
15 June 2011
ISLA & SGSS publish French Guides -   The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) and Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) have published a guide to enhance French mutual funds and other investors’ understanding of the securities lending market.   The guide is based on English language versions View More - Members Only
24 May 2011
ISLA urges clarification of short sale definition -   The definition of a short sale in the developing EU regulations could technically encompass a sale of securities that are on loan. This would have undesirable implications for lenders. ISLA’s briefing paper, which has been sent to a number View More - Members Only
06 April 2011
ISLA Respnds to UCITS Consultation Paper CP50 -   ISLA responds to the UCITS Consultation Paper , we confine our remarks to UCITS 12 which deals with, inter alia, stock lending. More   View More - Members Only

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Introduction to Securities Lending Course

ISLA  &  FINTUITION
24th Jan 2012  - London

ISLA Membership discount   £295 plus VAT 

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Global Master Agreements for Repo and Securities Lending Workshop

1- 3 February 2012

ICMA/ISLA Members £1200 + 20% VAT

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