The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) is a non-profit industry association representing securities lending and financing market participants across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. It advocates for the importance of securities lending, promotes best practices, and supports legal frameworks like the Global Market Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA). ISLA's target audience includes institutional investors, asset managers, custodial banks, prime brokers, and service providers. Its unique selling proposition is its role in shaping industry standards and advocating for regulatory clarity, making it a pivotal voice in the global securities lending market.