24 June 2009
Press Release- ISLA APPOINTS KEVIN MCNULTY AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE - The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) has appointed Kevin McNulty as its new Chief Executive from 1 August 2009. This follows the resignation of the current Chief Executive David Rule to take up a position at the Financial Services Authority.
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27 May 2009
Initial report of an ISLA working group on central counterparty (CCP) in the securities lending market - Please find attached an initial report of a working group of representatives from ISLA member firms on a CCP in the securities lending market, focusing mainly on equity loans in European markets. Any comments are welcome to admin@isla.co.uk by 30th
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01 May 2009
Joint ISLA, LIBA, PASLA, RMA, SIFMA response to IOSCO consultation on short selling - Please find attached a joint submission from ISLA, LIBA, PASLA, RMA and SIFMA in response to the IOSCO consultation paper on the regulation of short selling, which was sent on 1st May 2009.
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30 April 2009
ISLA News - Please be aware of two important changes affecting the management of ISLA Following his departure from UBS Limited, Laurence Marshall has stepped down as ISLA Chairman. According to the Rules of the Association, James Templeman of Barclays Global Investors, previously
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21 April 2009
Hong Kong SFC Research confirms benefits of short selling - Short selling contributes to turnover in the stock market both directly and indirectly in that it improves market efficiency, enhances market depth and reduces bid ask spreads, according to a research paper published today by the Hong Kong Securities and
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26 March 2009
Securities Lending: your questions answered - ISLA has today published Securities Lending your questions answered to give beneficial owners of securities a balanced overview of securities lending. The booklet addresses concerns that owners may have about risks and short selling. It highlights the potential revenue from
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