As a Note Trustee, we act as a fiduciary on behalf of noteholders (investors) to ensure that
the issuer complies with its obligations under the terms of a trust deed or indenture.
As a note trustee, we seek to protect the interests of investors throughout the life of the
debt instrument. Our typical responsibilities include:
As a note trustee, LCSA offers both flexibility to issuers and crucial protection to noteholders.
By centralizing investor communications and coordinating actions, LCSA prevents uncoordinated
individual actions that could compromise the performance of the transaction.
LCSA is fully licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia (SEC), which supervises
the activities of note trustees to ensure fair practices and safeguard investor interests.
LCSA is mandated by the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) to serve as the
sole National Numbering Agency (NNA) responsible for the issuance of International Securities
Identification Number (ISIN) codes for all securities in Zambia.
ANNA is a global association of National Numbering Agencies dedicated to fostering
standardisation within the financial industry. It promotes and upholds ISO standards,
particularly those relating to ISIN, FISN (Financial Instrument Short Name), and
CFI (Classification of Financial Instruments) codes.
ANNA works collaboratively with market participants, regulators, and global
standards-setting bodies to ensure consistency, accuracy, and international compatibility
in the identification of financial instruments.
As the designated National Numbering Agency for Zambia, LCSA is the competent authority for
issuing ISINs and related identification codes to securities and financial instruments.
This includes:
Through this mandate, LCSA ensures that all Zambian financial instruments are recognized
within the global financial markets with accurate, internationally compliant identification.