Pierpoint Financial Consulting is a boutique consultancy focused on securities finance and collateral management. We provide independent advisory services to a broad range of market participants including buy-side, sell-side and vendors. Given its’ breadth of experience, PFC is uniquely positioned to assist both current market participants and potential stakeholders in assessing the opportunities, challenges and risks presented in the securities finance marketplace. PFC is led by Roy Zimmerhansl, a recognised expert in securities finance and collateral management with a strong custody and clearing background. In a career of over 35 years, Roy has a track record of success, leading businesses at agent banks, prime brokerage, collateral trading and fintech, both in start-up mode and revitalising stale enterprises. Roy believes that education is critical to progress in securities finance and has led training in 15 cities around the world, through both in-house and in open training sessions. He has participated in numerous industry conferences as chair, moderator and panellist at events in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. He has been vice-chair of the International Securities Lending Association and a director of the Pan Asia Securities Lending Association and has acted as expert witness in securities finance legal cases in both the USA and UK. For a sample of our previous client engagements go to https://www.pierpoint.info/clientengagements