C&L Society Charlotte Regional Seminar
Join us for another C&L Society Regional Seminar on September 24 at the Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte, North Carolina. This one…
15th Annual
CAS Global Corporate Actions Forum
Registration Rates – Until 10/10/18
- CAS Member $150
- Non-Member $400
Overview
Now in its 15th year, the Global Corporate Actions Forum, hosted by the Corporate Actions Section (CAS) of SIFMA’s Operations & Technology Society, returns to Chicago this fall on October 11, 2018.
Join operations and technology professionals from broker-dealers, banks, asset managers, service providers and clearing firms to discuss and collaborate on the latest challenges, regulations, and best practices affecting the Corporate Actions community.
With a focus on managing risk and improving processes in corporate actions, proxy, and settlement, this year’s program includes:
- U.S. and Global Tax Regulations
- Global Market Practices
- Regulatory Perspective with FINRA, NYSE and NASDAQ
- Transfer Agents, Brokers, and DTCC – Issues and Synergies
- Break-out Sessions on Industry Challenges and Best Practices
- Proxy and Corporate Actions Shareholder Communications Update
- And more
Pricing
| Registration Rates | $150 |
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| Registration Rates | $400 |
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| CAS Member | Non-Member | |
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| Registration Rates | $150 | $400 |
Program
8:00am – 6:00pm
Registration Desk Hours
8:00am – 9:00am
Networking Breakfast
9:00am – 9:15am
Introduction and welcome to the 15th annual Global Corporate Actions Forum.
Introduction and welcome to the 15th annual Global Corporate Actions Forum.
Participants
Carly Byrd
Speaker
9:10am – 10:00am
Panelists - representing FINRA, NYSE and NASDAQ - will review efforts and priorities within these organizations, which are helping to create efficiency and reduce risk. This session is a terrific opportunity for…
Panelists – representing FINRA, NYSE and NASDAQ – will review efforts and priorities within these organizations, which are helping to create efficiency and reduce risk. This session is a terrific opportunity for operations professionals to hear regulatory perspectives and to ask the panelists your questions.
Participants
Lawrence Conover, Patricia Casimates, Tara Petta, Benjamin Sawyer
Moderator
Panelists
10:00am – 10:45am
Reorg Instructions/ISO 20022 Messaging Cash Claims Processing App Treasury Buy Backs CA Web
- Reorg Instructions/ISO 20022 Messaging
- Cash Claims Processing App
- Treasury Buy Backs CA Web
Participants
Matthew Schill
Speaker
11:00am – 12:30pm
This session will feature in-depth breakouts on: Dividends, Issuer Engagement, and Tax
This session will feature in-depth breakouts on:
- Dividends,
- Issuer Engagement, and
- Tax
Participants
Jamila Alkaifi-Hercules, Siobhan Bolger, Silvio (Joe) Conte, Larry Hammond, Jr., Cynthia Rainis-Tirino, Christopher Thiebaut
Speakers
1:30pm – 2:15pm
At a time of political polarization of historic proportions, both the House and the Senate are (again) up for grabs. And with control of the committee gavels comes with it…
At a time of political polarization of historic proportions, both the House and the Senate are (again) up for grabs. And with control of the committee gavels comes with it the power to shape the policy and oversight agendas for the next two years. With voters already casting early and absentee ballots across the country, Accenture’s head of North American Government Relations, Robert Hoffman, will highlight the handful of races that will determine who leads the key committees, and also will preview the key issues that matter for the financial services industry when the 116th Congress convenes in January.
Participants
Robert Hoffman
Speaker
2:15pm – 3:00pm
Discussion topics include: Deadline extensions Odd Lot Preference Bankruptcy events (Seadrill) Worthless Securities
Discussion topics include:
- Deadline extensions
- Odd Lot Preference
- Bankruptcy events (Seadrill)
- Worthless Securities
Participants
James Monahan, Christopher Scotto, Neda Sheridan
Moderator
Panelists
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Networking Break
3:15pm – 4:00pm
Participants
Greggory Lewis, Anna Vayser
Speakers
4:15pm – 4:45pm
Panelists will describe the latest corporate actions communications practices and challenges, and provide updates on proxy and shareholder communications.
Panelists will describe the latest corporate actions communications practices and challenges, and provide updates on proxy and shareholder communications.
Participants
Leonard (Len) Belvedere, Lawrence Conover, Charles (Chip) Pasfield, Steven Watts
Moderator
Panelists
4:45pm – 5:15pm
Participants
James Tharin, Jill Whitney
Speakers
5:15pm – 5:20pm
Participants
Carly Byrd
Speaker
5:20pm – 6:30pm
Co-Sponsored by Chicago Clearing Corporation and GlobeTax
Co-Sponsored by Chicago Clearing Corporation and GlobeTax
Venue
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Perched on the edge of the Loop, this award-winning and recently renovated hotel will captivate you from the moment you arrive with thoughtful amenities and world-class service for a modern conference experience.
Hotel Accommodations
SIFMA has reserved a block of rooms at The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
Rates will start at $289 per night and are quoted exclusive of applicable room tax (currently 17.4%), applicable service/hotel-specific fees, or other miscellaneous taxes.
Please note that the group rates are good through September 19, 2018, but rooms are limited and only available on a first-come, first-served basis–they may sell out early! After the block is sold out, the hotel’s market price applies, regardless of the date booking.
Be sure to confirm all cancellation policies and forfeiture of deposits directly with the hotel when booking your reservation.
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Terms and Conditions
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SIFMA will investigate any reported incidents swiftly and confidentially if possible. SIFMA, at our discretion, may act on any reports of inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to removing a participant from the meeting or event and/or bar that person from attending future SIFMA meetings or events. SIFMA shall not refund any money paid for such attendee to attend the meeting or event, or for any travel expenses incurred to attend.
Attendee Roster
For your name to be included in the Attendee Roster, your completed registration form and payment must be received no later than two weeks prior to the event. Registrations received after that time will not be included in the Roster.
Substitutions
Conference registration substitutions are welcome. Email [email protected] with the following information and we will confirm the change: original registrant’s full name, substitute registrant’s full name, mailing address, title, phone and email.
Cancellations
Refunds will granted for cancellations made three weeks prior to the start of the event. All cancellation requests are subject to a $100 processing fee and must be made in writing.