PASLA is excited to share the first episode in our 2023 podcast series ASIA SECURITIES FINANCE MONTHLY hosted by Matt MacArthur with Gold Sponsor EquiLend.In this episode we provide a review of the main topics discussed at our annual conference in Tokyo with Emiko Ida (Mizuho, Japan) and Zubair Nizami (BBH, HK) and consider how these issues might impact 2023 and beyond. Valerie Rossi (ABN, HK) also joins us to provide insight(s) into PASLA Inclusion Network (PIN) and their upcoming plans to promote equity and diversity in APAC. We are happy to introduce a new regular segment where we talk to new joiners to our Securities Finance community across Asia. On this episode, Xi Chen (Citi Bank, Japan) shares her responses to 5 questions in 5 minutes. Essential listening for anyone interested in securities finance in Asia.