Loan Syndications & Trading Association (LSTA) Email Format
Financial ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Loan Syndications & Trading Association (LSTA) is a U.S.-based trade association serving the corporate loan market, with a focus on floating-rate loans. Founded in 1995, the organization seeks to foster a fair, orderly, and efficient market and to advance the interests of all market participants. It is based in New York City and is a member of the SASB Alliance. LSTA works to improve liquidity and transparency by promoting standard market practices and smoother information flow within loan syndication and trading. It serves as a forum for market participants to build consensus on industry practices and to monitor developments affecting this asset class. In 2024, LSTA introduced updated ESG Due Diligence Questionnaire for managers, reflecting its effort to provide practical tools for investment managers.