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Equity Market Structure Conference
Overview
SIFMA’s Equity Market Structure Conference gathers the industry’s leading 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.
Equity Market Structure Conference
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Overview
SIFMA’s Equity Market Structure Conference gathers the industry’s leading 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.
Program
7:30am – 8:30am
Continental Breakfast
8:40am – 4:40pm
Sponsored by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Sponsored by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
8:40am – 8:55am
Participants
Theodore R. Lazo
Speaker
8:55am – 9:25am
Participants
Elad L. Roisman
Speaker
9:25am – 10:25am
The MiFID II unbundling requirements have not only changed the landscape in Europe, but also have had a global impact on market participants. This panel will discuss the U.S. impacts,…
The MiFID II unbundling requirements have not only changed the landscape in Europe, but also have had a global impact on market participants. This panel will discuss the U.S. impacts, both on firms working with EU customers and potential adjustments in the U.S. regulatory structure.
Participants
Michael Masone, Daniel Barry, Nanette Buziak, Joseph C. Gawronski, Monica Pal
Moderator
Panelists
10:25am – 10:55am
Networking Break
11:05am – 12:05pm
This year will see several new entrants to the equities exchange community. What will those exchanges bring to the market? And how will the current exchanges react? This panel includes…
This year will see several new entrants to the equities exchange community. What will those exchanges bring to the market? And how will the current exchanges react? This panel includes representatives from the new exchanges and the incumbents who will discuss and consider the changing landscape.
Participants
Sapna C. Patel, Michael Blaugrund, Tal Cohen, Thomas P. Gallagher, Jonathan Kellner, Zoran Perkov
Moderator
Panelists
12:05pm – 1:00pm
Networking Lunch
1:10pm – 2:10pm
The SEC has adopted and implemented key regulatory initiatives in the last year, including new requirements for ATSs and the institutional disclosures under Rule 606. This panel will examine how…
The SEC has adopted and implemented key regulatory initiatives in the last year, including new requirements for ATSs and the institutional disclosures under Rule 606. This panel will examine how firms are implementing the new requirements and what might be next on the regulatory front.
Participants
Ian Weston, Vlad Khandros, Mehmet Kinak, Timothy J. Mahoney, Annette Nazareth
Moderator
Panelists
2:10pm – 2:40pm
Networking Break
2:50pm – 3:50pm
The equity markets remain intensely competitive, and trading venues are increasingly adopting new methods to attract order flow. This panel will discuss some of those methods – including asymmetrical speedbumps,…
The equity markets remain intensely competitive, and trading venues are increasingly adopting new methods to attract order flow. This panel will discuss some of those methods – including asymmetrical speedbumps, unprotected exchanges, retail priority, and displayed Alternative Trading Systems (ATS) – as well as potential regulatory impacts.
Participants
Gregg E. Berman, Ph.D., Robert L.D. Colby, Roman Ginis, Bryan Harkins, John Ramsay
Moderator
Panelists
3:50pm – 4:40pm
Participants
Lisa Mahon Lynch, Brett Redfearn
Moderator
Speaker
4:40pm – 5:45pm
Networking Reception
Venue
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
A coveted Midtown Manhattan location, savvy accommodations and thoughtful amenities combine to create an exceptional hotel experience at The Westin New York at Times Square.
Situated steps from NYC’s finest attractions – including Broadway, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park and more – our landmark hotel places you in the center of it all.
Hotel Accommodations
Rates will start at $399 per night and are quoted exclusive of applicable room tax, applicable service/hotel-specific fees, or other miscellaneous taxes.
Please note that the group rates have ended on Friday, August 23rd, 2019. If you still require a hotel room reservation at The Westin Times Square after the cutoff date, please contact Lizzie Grimm.
Make sure to confirm all cancellation policies and forfeiture of deposits directly with the hotel when booking your reservation.
Sponsorship
Questions? Contact Tamara Bailey at 212.313.1240.
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Media
Media Inquiries
Contact Lindsay Gilbride at 202.962.7390.
Media Registration
Contact Evan Grogan at 212.313.1134.
Policy
View SIFMA’s official press policy.
Terms and Conditions
Code of Conduct
SIFMA meetings and events are intended to educate and engage our members and industry participants in thoughtful conversations. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. View our Code of Conduct and anonymous incident report form.
Substitutions
Conference registration substitutions are welcome. Email Lizzie Grimm 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 be 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.