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Introduction to Securities Lending Course - ISLA MEMBERS Fee: £295 + VAT
London - UK
Securities lending has been acknowledged by regulators around the world as an important part of the capital markets. Over the past three years investors, regulators and the media have dug deeper into this critical component of the securities trading universe.. FinTuition will inform delegates on the processes and practices of this low-risk business that spans the globe, generating substantial revenues for investors and other market participants.

Course fee for ISLA members:
GBP 295.00 + VAT - for London only
GBP 295.00 - Other cities in Europe

  
20 - 20 March 2012 Dublin
24 - 24 April 2012 London
22 - 22 May 2012 Zurich
25 - 25 September 2012 London
23 - 23 October 2012 Stockholm
06 - 06 November 2012 Frankfurt
20 - 20 November 2012 London
 
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Course Director(s)
Roy Zimmerhansl
 
Guest Speaker(s)
Kevin McNulty - Chief Executive of International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
 
What You Will Learn Is This Course Right For You?  
We will cover the following topics:

What is Securities Lending?

* Definition and basic facts
* Examination of the participant types
* Market structure
* Securities lending transaction life cycle

Market Statistics and Data

* Scope and scale of the business

Demand drivers

* The relationship between securities lending and short selling
* Why do firms borrow securities?
* Current borrowing trends
* Active markets around the world

Risks involved with Securities Lending

* Analysis of counterparty and market risks

Collateral Management

* Collateral as a safety net or a source of alpha?
* What are the alternatives, options and issues involved in collateral selection

Routes to Market

* What are the alternatives available to investors?

The impact of the Lehman default on the business

* How well did the risk mitigants function in this real meltdown situation?

Key Trends, Issues and Challenges in the Industry for 2010 and Beyond

* Examination of important factors that will influence the business going forward
 
Course Overview    
This one-day seminar provides an introduction to the Securities Lending business. The primary focus of the program will be to give participants an insight into the dynamic world of international securities lending.
 

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