In addition, Mr. Edwards has been an industry leader in developing capital markets. He was Chair of the European High Yield Association (EHYA) from 2004 to 2008, building it into a full-fledged industry association; was on the Steering Committee of the Gulf Bond & Sukuk Association (GBSA) from 2008 to 2012; and was Vice-Chair of the Credit Markets Committee of the Asia Securities & Financial Markets Committee (ASIFMA) from 2012 to 2016.