New Podcast Alert! Celebrating Five Years of Peer Collaboration
What happens when buy‑side peers come together with a shared vision?Years of peer‑to‑peer conversations and collaboration ultimately sparked the creation of the Global Peer Financing Association five years ago—a volunteer‑led, global not‑for‑profit committed to advancing the securities financing industry.In this anniversary podcast episode, Board Members Chris Benish, Robert Goobie CPA CMA, Mike Johnson , and Jerry May reflect on GPFA’s journey, the expansion of its membership, and the cross‑disciplinary working groups shaping its future.With more than 40 global members representing over $11T in assets, the momentum is only growing!Listen to the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eB7bAqsk
GPFA Featured in Securities Finance Times
We’re proud to share a recent feature on the Global Peer Financing Association (GPFA) in Securities Finance Times, highlighting the momentum, growth, and member-led innovation shaping our community.In the interview, Chris Benish (State of Wisconsin Investment Board), GPFA Treasurer and Board Member and Charles Lesaux, MBA (BCI), GPFA Regional Lead in Canada discuss:-How GPFA continues to expand in-person and virtually-The evolution of peer-to-peer beneficial owner lending-The growing impact of digital platforms and direct lending innovation-The launch of GPFA Canada and increasing regional engagement-What’s ahead for 2026 and beyondWith more than 40 global asset owners representing over $11 trillion in assets, GPFA remains committed to being a member-created, member-led forum where members can connect, collaborate, and share best practices across securities finance and beyond.A special thank you to Securities Finance Times for the feature!Read the full article starting on page 44 here: https://lnkd.in/egRBf2i7
GPFA Welcomes GPIF as Newest Member
Our growth is global! We’re pleased to welcome Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as the newest member of the Global Peer Financing Association (GPFA) and our first member from Japan!
GPIF is one of the world’s largest public pension funds and we are thrilled to welcome them to our growing global beneficial owner network. We look forward to their participation in GPFA discussions, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across the peer financing community.
Welcome GPIF to GPFA—we’re glad to have you as part of the community.
GPFA Announces Newest Members of the Board of Directors
We’re pleased to announce the newest members of the GPFA Board of Directors:
Amy Borgquist (Armour), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Cherie Jeffries, State Board of Administration of Florida
Amy and Cherie bring exceptional experience and perspective to the GPFA, and we are excited to welcome them into their new leadership roles. Their contributions will help guide our strategic direction as GPFA continues to expand globally across the beneficial owner market.
We also want to extend our appreciation to all individuals who were nominated and to our membership for their continued engagement and support of the GPFA community.
We look forward to a productive and collaborative year with our newly elected Board members. Congratulations and thank you for all your support, Amy and Cherie!