The most relevant industry events and conferences where regulation of the fixed-income, derivatives, and ETF markets will be discussed.

2020

July

Recording: ISDA Virtual Conference: ISDA SIMM™ Training • Technical Workshop
June 24-July 23, 2020 – Virtual
This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference.

This is a recording of the ISDA SIMM Training – Technical Workshop that took place on June 23, 2020

This workshop offers participants an opportunity to hear from industry experts about the technical aspects of the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM).

This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference:

• • This is a recording of the ISDA SIMM Training – Technical Workshop that took place on June 23, 2020
  • Registrants will have access to the recording until 5:00 PM EST on July 23, 2020
  • After submitting your registration you will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the documents and recording

ISDA Virtual Conference: COVID-19 and the Impact on Derivatives
June 11-July 10, 2020
This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced firms to switch their focus to critical priorities like maintaining their operations and managing risk. Recognizing that financial institutions are entirely focused on business continuity, regulators have acted to extend upcoming deadlines and provide temporary relief on existing obligations. Meanwhile, derivatives market participants have been navigating the legal, operational and documentation issues posed by radically different market and working practices. This new ISDA Virtual Conference will examine the issues that have been raised in response to COVID-19 and consider the industry’s response.

This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference:

• This is a recording of the COVID-19 and the Impact on Derivatives conference that took place on June 10, 2020
• Registrants will have access to the recording until 5:00 PM EST on July 10, 2020
• After submitting your registration you will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the documents and recording

Recording: ISDA Virtual Conference: ISDA SIMM™ Training • Non-Technical Workshop
June 17-July 16, 2020
This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference.

This workshop provides a background and the basics for understanding the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) methodology, its implementation and use.

This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference:

• This is a recording of the ISDA SIMM Training – Non-Technical Workshop that took place on June 16, 2020
• Registrants will have access to the recording until 5:00 PM EST on July 16, 2020
• After submitting your registration you will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the documents and recording

Recording: ISDA Virtual Conference: ISDA SIMM™ Training • Technical Workshop
June 24-July 23, 2020
This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference.

This workshop offers participants an opportunity to hear from industry experts about the technical aspects of the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM).

This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference:

• • This is a recording of the ISDA SIMM Training – Technical Workshop that took place on June 23, 2020
  • Registrants will have access to the recording until 5:00 PM EST on July 23, 2020
  • After submitting your registration you will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the documents and recording

ISDA Virtual Conference: FpML® and the Impact of the 2020 Interest Rate Definitions
July 9, 2020 – Virtual
This is a pre-recorded ISDA Virtual Conference.

The half-day conference will provide a general introduction to FpML and then focus on the Interest Rate Derivatives coverage and how the new ISDA 2020 Interest Rate Definitions will impact FpML implementations.

This is an ISDA Virtual Conference:

• Event will be live on July 9, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 12:35 PM EST  |  Timezone Converter
• Miss part of the event or aren’t able to watch live? The recording will be available to registrants until August 9, 2020

The Path Forward for LIBOR Transition
July 14, 2020 – Virtual
Registration for this event will close 2 hours before the live broadcast

While recognizing the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reiterated that firms cannot rely on LIBOR being published after the end of 2021. This ISDA Virtual Conference will explore the progress made in adopting alternative risk-free rates (RFRs) and the development of market infrastructure and operations to support RFR trading. The event will also set out the issues firms need to consider when transitioning legacy portfolios, and outline the upcoming milestones for transition, including the switch in central counterparty (CCP) discounting and price alignment interest (PAI).

This is an ISDA Virtual Conference:

• Registration for this conference is complimentary
• Event will be live on July 14, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM EST  |  Timezone Converter
• Miss part of the event or aren’t able to watch live? The recording will be available to registrants until August 14, 2020

LIBOR – Preparing for Alternative Reference Rates
September 16, 2020 – Virtual

On Wednesday, September 16 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT, this webinar will discuss how operations professionals need to prepare for the transition to alternative reference rates, which may come as soon as the end of 2021.

From internal funds transfer to vendor agreements, to loans, bond, and derivatives, LIBOR is everywhere. Firms need to be able to adapt to instruments using new rates such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), implement fallbacks, and review and execute new agreements. A lot of work needs to be done, but not much time remains.

This SIFMA Webinar is part of an Ops Series called What Operations Professionals Need to Know.
Register today.

Equity Market Structure Conference
September 17, 2020 – Virtual

SIFMA’s Equity Market Structure Conference is going virtual! Stay tuned for program details.

This virtual event will be held on Thursday, September 17, from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm EST. Registration is open – sign up today.

About the Equity Market Structure Conference

This conference brings together sell-side, buy-side, retail and regulatory experts to examine today’s equity markets and the evolving regulatory framework that guides them.

Participants discuss recommendations and actionable changes to enhance fairness, stability and transparency in the U.S. stock market.

View the 2019 program for an example of the topics discussed at the conference.

Listed Options Symposium
September 24, 2020 – Virtual

SIFMA’s Listed Options Symposium is going virtual! Stay tuned for program details.

This virtual event will be held on Thursday, September 24, from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm EST. Registration is open – sign up today.

About the Listed Options Symposium

Each year, the SIFMA Listed Options Symposium gathers sell-side, buy-side, exchange and regulatory leaders to discuss the state of the options industry, market structure and the investor sentiment in the listed options markets.

View the 2019 program for an example of the topics discussed at the symposium.

October

Global Corporate Actions Forum
October 1, 2020 – Virtual

SIFMA’s Global Corporate Actions Forum is going virtual! Stay tuned for more information – registration opens soon.

This forum brings together operations and technology professionals from broker-dealers, banks, asset managers, service providers and clearing firms to discuss the latest regulations, challenges, best practices and emerging technologies affecting Corporate Actions.

SIFMA Annual Meeting
October 19-20, 2020 – Virtual

SIFMA’s Annual Meeting brings together the most influential voices shaping today’s capital markets. Through candid one-on-one conversations and expert panel discussions, we assess challenges and gain insights into opportunities ahead. Mark your calendar to join us on October 19-20, 2020 for a virtual gathering of industry leaders, regulators and policymakers who will discuss issues critical to the strength, effectiveness and resiliency of our capital markets.

Find out what was top of mind for market participants in 2019 with these event highlights.

AICPA and SIFMA FMS National Conference on the Securities Industry
October 28-30, 2020 – Virtual

The National Conference on the Securities Industry, hosted by the SIFMA FMS and AICPA, is going virtual! Stay tuned for more information – registration opens soon.

About The National Conference on the Securities Industry
This conference features senior executives and regulators on the latest developments in securities regulation, auditing and accounting requirements.

The FASB and other noted industry experts will give critical updates; the conference will also discuss innovation in financial management and include an open Q&A session with representatives from the SEC, FINRA and CFTC.

November

SIFMA RegTech
November 17, 2020 – Virtual

SIFMA RegTech is going virtual! Stay tuned for more information – registration opens soon.

About SIFMA RegTech
With the wave of new regulatory technology hitting the financial services industry, SIFMA RegTech 2020 will discuss the resulting challenges of assessing legal and compliance risks associated with artificial intelligence, robotics process automation, and more.

Program topics will include:

•  Impact of AI/RPA on Compliance & Risk Management
•  Data Management for the Future
•  Implementation Risks and Rewards
• Regulator Perspectives on RegTech and SupTech