Africa

The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) is a leading non-profit industry association, representing the common interests of securities lending and financing market participants across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The South African Securities Lending Association (SASLA) is the industry body representing the collective interests of the securities lending market in South Africa. Established more than 25 years ago, SASLA plays a pivotal role in promoting the orderly, efficient, and competitive development of the local securities lending ecosystem. SASLA works in close collaboration with regulators, exchanges, and key industry stakeholders, with representation on several market committees to help shape market infrastructure and policy. The association has been instrumental in driving key industry initiatives, including the development of the South African Securities Lending Code of Guidance and the market-specific Schedule to the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA). Today, SASLA comprises over 20 members, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, asset managers, and service providers, all committed to fostering a transparent, robust, and well-functioning securities lending market.