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ICMA Membership Benefits

International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
International Capital Market Association (ICMA)

ICMA sustains and supports its members business by promoting the development and efficient functioning of the international capital markets. If you have any queries or would like to discuss the benefits of ICMA membership, please contact: Sanaa Clausse Director, Business Development, Membership Email: sanaa.clausse@icmagroup.org Direct line: +44 20 7213 0325 http://www.icmagroup.org/membership/about-membership/benefits-of-membership/

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Membership enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7213 0310 E-mail: info@icmagroup.org Membership administration: Tel: +41 44 363 4222 E-mail: membership@icmagroup.org ICMA sustains and supports its members business by promoting the development & efficient functioning of the international capital markets. Since the beginning of the Euromarkets, more than 40 years ago, ICMA has facilitated the interaction between issuers, lead managers, dealers and more recently investors and asset managers for the benefit of an efficient and well functioning capital market. Promoting best practices and standards, contributing to education, helping supervisory authorities and furthering the links between its members, were always and remain ICMAs mission. Members benefit directly in the course of their day-to-day business from ICMAs focus on finding practical solutions to market questions. Its unmatched geographical and institutional diversity enable ICMA to play a major role in addressing the practical as well as the regulatory and legal challenges facing market participants as well as central banks and regulators. ICMA is one of the few trade associations with a pan-European focus which represents both buy side and sell side firms. In addition to facilitating the dialogue between its buy side and sell side members, ICMA maintains a regular dialogue with international and national regulatory authorities. ICMA membership ICMAs members are geographically widespread in more than 50 countries, and vary considerably in size and type of activities. They range from the largest global investment banks with a presence in numerous countries to small regional banks primarily servicing retail bond investors. Full members of the Association are those organisations who actively deal in securities. Associate membership is open to other organisations which have an important role in the international securities markets. Associate members include central banks, market infrastructure providers, trade bodies, and law firms. International Capital Market Association Limited 23 College Hill London EC4R 2RP Tel: +44 20 7213 0310 Fax: +44 20 7213 0311 E-mail: info@icmagroup.org www.icmagroup.org International Capital Market Association Talacker 29 P.O. Box CH-8022 Zurich Tel: +41 44 363 4222 Fax: +41 44 363 7772
All ICMA members have free access to the following documentation and legal guidance: ICMA Primary Market Handbook (IPMA Handbook), which provides standard documentation and a set of recommendations for the primary market side of the industry. ICMAs rules and recommendations, which provide a framework of best practice in the secondary market. Legal opinions on the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), which currently cover over 60 jurisdictions and which are updated annually. ICMAs Legal Helpdesk, which provides informal guidance to members in response to their enquiries on the ICMA Primary Market Handbook (IPMA Handbook), ICMAs rules and recommendations and the GMRA. ICMA conciliation and arbitration in the event of a dispute. The Members Register, in which all ICMA members are listed together with the contact details of key individuals. Key membership benefits include: Formal involvement in a long-established and respected community of financial institutions active in the capital markets around the world. ICMA membership is seen as a stamp of approval. ICMA members feel more comfortable dealing or interacting with another member, particularly if outside their own jurisdiction, and often the first place they will turn to in looking for business partners is the ICMA Members Register. Access to ICMA Committees and Working Groups which develop recommendations, including guidance for members, for best market practice and the efficient operation of the markets. The Committees also consider policy responses to regulators. Access to the work and advice of the Market Practice and Regulatory Policy Department, which keeps members informed about regulatory developments and the implications for their business through the quarterly report and other formal and informal channels. Guidance on issues related to the international capital markets from the ICMA Secretariat and other market professionals. Representation and guidance from specific market constituencies within ICMA which provide for discussion of technical issues through: the Euro Commercial Paper Committee, European Repo Council and Committee, Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), Public Sector Issuer Forum, Financial Institutions Issuer Forum and the Covered Bond Investor Council. Strong regional organisation and representation ensuring that each of ICMAs 13 regions decides on its own specific priorities, and that the viewpoints of the regions are represented at board level. Preferential rates for ICMA Executive Education programmes, certificated courses which are accredited by regulators and other academic bodies. Individually tailored training can be delivered in-house according to members needs at substantially reduced rates versus other education suppliers. ICMA organises over 100 events each year across Europe and in other parts of the world. www.icmagroup.org

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  • 1. Membership enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7213 0310 E-mail: info@icmagroup.org Membership administration: Tel: +41 44 363 4222 E-mail: membership@icmagroup.org ICMA sustains and supports its members business by promoting the development & efficient functioning of the international capital markets. Since the beginning of the Euromarkets, more than 40 years ago, ICMA has facilitated the interaction between issuers, lead managers, dealers and more recently investors and asset managers for the benefit of an efficient and well functioning capital market. Promoting best practices and standards, contributing to education, helping supervisory authorities and furthering the links between its members, were always and remain ICMAs mission. Members benefit directly in the course of their day-to-day business from ICMAs focus on finding practical solutions to market questions. Its unmatched geographical and institutional diversity enable ICMA to play a major role in addressing the practical as well as the regulatory and legal challenges facing market participants as well as central banks and regulators. ICMA is one of the few trade associations with a pan-European focus which represents both buy side and sell side firms. In addition to facilitating the dialogue between its buy side and sell side members, ICMA maintains a regular dialogue with international and national regulatory authorities. ICMA membership ICMAs members are geographically widespread in more than 50 countries, and vary considerably in size and type of activities. They range from the largest global investment banks with a presence in numerous countries to small regional banks primarily servicing retail bond investors. Full members of the Association are those organisations who actively deal in securities. Associate membership is open to other organisations which have an important role in the international securities markets. Associate members include central banks, market infrastructure providers, trade bodies, and law firms. International Capital Market Association Limited 23 College Hill London EC4R 2RP Tel: +44 20 7213 0310 Fax: +44 20 7213 0311 E-mail: info@icmagroup.org www.icmagroup.org International Capital Market Association Talacker 29 P.O. Box CH-8022 Zurich Tel: +41 44 363 4222 Fax: +41 44 363 7772
  • 2. All ICMA members have free access to the following documentation and legal guidance: ICMA Primary Market Handbook (IPMA Handbook), which provides standard documentation and a set of recommendations for the primary market side of the industry. ICMAs rules and recommendations, which provide a framework of best practice in the secondary market. Legal opinions on the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), which currently cover over 60 jurisdictions and which are updated annually. ICMAs Legal Helpdesk, which provides informal guidance to members in response to their enquiries on the ICMA Primary Market Handbook (IPMA Handbook), ICMAs rules and recommendations and the GMRA. ICMA conciliation and arbitration in the event of a dispute. The Members Register, in which all ICMA members are listed together with the contact details of key individuals. Key membership benefits include: Formal involvement in a long-established and respected community of financial institutions active in the capital markets around the world. ICMA membership is seen as a stamp of approval. ICMA members feel more comfortable dealing or interacting with another member, particularly if outside their own jurisdiction, and often the first place they will turn to in looking for business partners is the ICMA Members Register. Access to ICMA Committees and Working Groups which develop recommendations, including guidance for members, for best market practice and the efficient operation of the markets. The Committees also consider policy responses to regulators. Access to the work and advice of the Market Practice and Regulatory Policy Department, which keeps members informed about regulatory developments and the implications for their business through the quarterly report and other formal and informal channels. Guidance on issues related to the international capital markets from the ICMA Secretariat and other market professionals. Representation and guidance from specific market constituencies within ICMA which provide for discussion of technical issues through: the Euro Commercial Paper Committee, European Repo Council and Committee, Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), Public Sector Issuer Forum, Financial Institutions Issuer Forum and the Covered Bond Investor Council. Strong regional organisation and representation ensuring that each of ICMAs 13 regions decides on its own specific priorities, and that the viewpoints of the regions are represented at board level. Preferential rates for ICMA Executive Education programmes, certificated courses which are accredited by regulators and other academic bodies. Individually tailored training can be delivered in-house according to members needs at substantially reduced rates versus other education suppliers. ICMA organises over 100 events each year across Europe and in other parts of the world. www.icmagroup.org