Global Securities Lending & Investor Services Journal - Appointment

The following Press Release was made earlier today:

27 October 2009

Roy Zimmerhansl has been appointed editor-in-chief of Global Securities Lending (GSL), Investor Services Journal (ISJ), GSL.tv and ISJ.tv.

In 2010 Roy will celebrate 30 years in the securities services industry having started in a depositary company and experienced custody, prime brokerage, investment banking and lending platforms during his career at Nomura International, Deutsche Bank, ICAP, Rabobank and with FinTuition, the training provider.

“Communicating what is going on within the industry and influencing what’s going on externally has never been more important,” stated Roy.

“ISJ and GSL cover the whole securities services universe; the engagement with the customers and regulators needs to broaden and deepen.”

“Roy brings a depth of understanding and knowledge to our audience at a time when securities services are facing change. The synergies between the web television services and FinTuition’s courses enable us to fully serve the industries,” said Jon Hewson, managing director of 2i Media.

By Craig McGlashan

Over the course of the year I have been working increasingly closely with the people at GSL/ISJ and I am very pleased to be taking the relationship to this next level.  The industry has never faced so many challenges from within and without and this is a unique opportunity for me to help widen and deepen the discussion and debate across the spectrum of interested parties - from direct market participants through to beneficial owners, hedge funds, regulators and politicians. 

So, more than ever I am interested in your views, comments and ideas on the most important issues that you face in the securities finance and custody businesses.  Tell me what's at the top of your agenda at roy@2ipartners.com

FinTuition and Zimmerhansl Consulting are still very much on the agenda for me and perhaps surprisingly, the added responsibility that the role brings will be offset by the additional resources that GSL/ISJ bring to the table and will enhance the activities for all three parts of my business activities.