The Loan Market Association (LMA) was formed in December 1996 and is based in London, UK.[1] Its initial aim was to assist in the development of the secondary loan market in Europe. It intended to develop industry best practices and standard documentation.[1] The LMA is active in the primary market as well as the secondary market.[2]
Role
The LMA engages with its members, market participants and various stakeholders to tackle industry-wide issues and concerns and works with tax authorities, government bodies and a variety of national, European and US regulators.[3][4]
Membership
The LMA has over 770 members from 67 different jurisdictions.[5] Members pay a subscription fee to the LMA in exchange for predefined membership benefits.[6]
Education and events
The LMA holds conferences across EMEA, including annual conferences and seminars.[7]
The LMA offers its members the opportunity to enrol on an e-learning course in the syndicated loan market and to drive efficiencies in the future.[8]
Since August 2015, the LMA has been publishing webinars on key topics.[9] The LMA also publishes video interviews with key figures within the industry.[10]