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Financial services regulation is important as it ensures the integrity and stability of the financial services system. It also ensures that financial markets remain competitive and facilitates economic growth. The soundness of financial markets is vital to the economy.

The financial services industry is also constantly evolving and innovating and financial services regulators often have to balance a number of considerations when formulating financial services policies and regulations.

ELFA’s Engagement Committee and ELFA’s Director of Engagement & Regulatory Affairs work collaboratively with UK, EU and international regulators and policymakers with the aim to:

• Provide insights into the leveraged finance market. ELFA supports the leveraged finance market by publishing a number of useful and market leading materials , including good practice guides and Insights reports to advance ELFA’s vision for a transparent, efficient and thriving leveraged finance market.

• Respond to regulators’ and government driven consultations, calls for evidence and other regulatory requests to ensure that members’ views are articulated while also looking to ensure that the outcome of proposals supports a vibrant and efficient leveraged finance market, which benefits the growth and development of the economy.

ELFA Members can access our regulatory responses here.

OUR INITIATIVES

The ELFA works to establish and enhance industry best practice through initiatives developed and executed by dedicated sub-committees based on goals set by the Board each year.

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EVENTS

We host regular educational webinars on topics of interest to our members and the wider leveraged finance community.

With the support of with our Partners, we ensure that our members are kept up to date with important market trends and regulatory developments. We also provide training opportunities for junior team members through our Academy.

Our collaboration with other trade associations and educational institutions means that our members can often take advantage of valuable discounts to externally hosted events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ELFA Disclosure & Transparency Committee

ELFA Disclosure & Transparency Teach-In: Corporate Actions, Creditor Group Organisation and Cooperation Agreements: What you can do when faced with coercive or unattractive offers

3 December 2025
15:00–16:00 hrs
Zoom Webinar

ELFA’s Disclosure & Transparency Committee presents a webinar for all members discussing Corporate Actions, Creditor Group Organisation and Cooperation Agreements: What you can do when faced with coercive or unattractive offers.

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ELFA Private Credit Committee

ELFA Private Credit Committee – Credit Secondaries Roundtable

8 December 2025
12:30–13:30 hrs
London

The ELFA Private Credit Committee is pleased to invite all members to the Credit Secondaries Roundtable on Monday 8th December from 12.30-1.30 pm.