Useful Links

International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA). ISDA represents participants in OTC derivatives industry. ISDA is among the world's largest global financial trade associations as measured by number of member firms. ISDA members include most of the world's major institutions that deal in OTC derivatives, as well many businesses, governmental entities and other end users that ely on OTC derivatives to manage efficiently financial market risks inherent in their core economic activities. ISDA has pioneered efforts to identify and reduce the sources of risk in the OTC derivatives and risk management business. Among its most notable accomplishments are: developing the ISDA Master Agreement, publishing a wide range of related OTC documentation materials and instruments covering a variety of transaction type, promoting sound risk management practices and advancing understanding and treatment of derivatives and risk management from public policy and regulatory capital perspectives.

Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). AIMA is the hedge fund industry's global, not-for-profit trade association with over 1100 corporate members worldwide. Members include leading hedge fund managers, fund of hedge fund managers, prime brokers, legal and accounting services and fund administrators, all of whom benefit from AIMA's active influence in policy development and its leadership in industry initiatives.

Securities and Investment Institute (SII). The SII is the largest and most widely respected professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres around the world. It aims to set standards of professional excellence and integrity for the investment and secutiries industry.

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. It aims to promote and protect the interests of the self-employed and small business owners within the UK.

Managed Funds Association (MFA). MFA represents the global alternative investment industry. Its members are professionals in hedge funds, fund of funds and managed futures funds as well as industry service providers. MFA members include some of the laragest hedge fund groups in the world.

Albourne Village. Albourne Village is a free and unique internet-based knowledge economy for the Alternative Investment and Private Equity community. The site has been designed as an ideal environment for evolving hedge fund news and debates on current issues.

National Outsourcing Association (NOA). NOA is a not for profit organisation acting as an independent body to boost the effectiveness and success of outsourcing, through the promotion of best practice and innovation in the application and development of outsourcing. The NOA aims to be the centre of excellence in outsourcing representing member organisations across the outsourcing industry.

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). IAOP brings together outsourcing customers, providers and advisers in a powerful active and growing global association to maximise effectiveness using outsourcing as a management tool.

International Securities Lending Association (ISLA). ISLA is a trade association representing the interests of participants in the securities lending industry. ISLA works closely with European regulators and in the UK has representation on the Securities Lending and Repo Committee. ISLA has contributed to a number of market initiatives including the development of the UK Securities Borrowing and Lending Code of Guidance and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA).

British Bankers Association (BBA). The BBA is the leading association for the UK banking and financial services sector.

International Capital Markets Association (ICMA). ICMA is an influential voice for the global capital market. It represents a broad range of capital market interests including global investment banks, smaller regional banks, asset managers, exchanges, central banks and others among its members.

Financial Services Authority (FSA). The FSA are an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK.