ISLA is the recognised representative of the securities lending industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with over 200 members from across 22 countries.
Learn about the benefits of joining the Association below, or contact us.
Our membersBecome 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. As part of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Steering Group, ISLA aims to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive securities financing industry where all members can bring their unique skills, perspectives and experiences to advance the industry in the most effective and efficient manner. We will leverage our position to create an inclusive and collaborative community and encourage positive change.
Become a Member ...& help shape the future of the securities lending industry
ISLA runs 20+ standing and topic-specific Steering Groups and Subgroups for its members, covering all aspects of advocacy, legal, regulation, digital, and best practice. Our numerous groups allow members to participate fully in enhancing and developing the securities lending industry across EMEA. Members can access all minutes via the ISLA website using their member login. Our continued advocacy efforts across the region enable us to engage with local, regional, and 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 and global associations to ensure coordination and collaboration on shared initiatives that will benefit our respective memberships.
Become a Member ...& grow your network
ISLA holds some of the leading industry events in EMEA. 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. Priority access when booking sponsorship packages provide members with the opportunity to promote their brand. They can also take advantage of discounted delegate rates for attendance.
Become a Member ...& gain access to a wide range of online resources
Our website allows members access to the market standard Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) Title Transfer, and Security Interest ('Pledge') versions, as well as the option to access Netting Opinions that support the Pledge in over 65 jurisdictions globally. Dedicated regulatory, digital, and legal teams can help guide you through the complexities of policy consultation papers, as well as the impact of new and 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 access at an additional cost, the GMSLA Title Transfer Netting Opinions via the aosphere LLP website.
What's Included | Full Membership | Associate Membership | ||
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Access to market standard agreements and contractual updates to the ISLA Security Interest ('Pledge') documentation suite | ||||
Access to join ISLA Working Groups | ||||
Access to all ISLA Working Group minutes | ||||
Complimentary delegate passes for the annual ISLA Post Trade Conference | ||||
Priority access to sponsorship packages for ISLA Events ahead of general release | ||||
Preferential member rates to attend ISLA Annual Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference | ||||
Preferential member rates to attend joint ISLA & International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) training courses | ||||
Organisation listing within the member list on the ISLA website* | ||||
Organisation promotion on ISLA's social media channels* | ||||
Access to the ISLA Clause Library & Taxonomy content** | ||||
Entitlement to vote to elect the Board of Directors | ||||
Access to 65+ legal opinions gathered by ISLA that provide netting analysis on the GMSLA 2000, and support the ISLA Security Interest ('Pledge') documentation suite. Option to subscribe to SL Analytics. *** | ||||
*We always seek approval from member firms before publishing. | ||||
**Free access to ISLA Clause Library & Taxonomy for Full Members and preferential rates for Associate Members. | ||||
***ISLA Members can subscribe at an additional cost to the GMSLA Title Transfer Netting Opinions. ISLA Netting Opinion subscribers can access at an additional cost, the SL Analytics product offered via aosphere LLP website. |