The International Surety Association (ISA) was founded by The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA, formerly The Surety Association of America), the International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA, formerly the International Credit Insurance Association) and The Surety Association of Canada to promote the use of surety bonds worldwide. Other members are the Australian Surety Association (ASA) and Surety Association of Mexico (SAM). The object of ISA is to promote the common interests of its Members and the globalization of the surety business. The Association aims to intensify the co-operation between its members and to enhance efficiency in their respective businesses. It promotes the use of the International Chamber of Commerce's "Uniform Rules for Contract Bonds".