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Global Corporate Actions Forum
Overview
The Global Corporate Actions 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.
Join us on October 3 in NYC or via Webinar to examine:
- Regulatory updates and priorities from FINRA, NYSE, and Nasdaq
- Mergers and Acquisitions – An inside look at deal offerings
- Bankruptcy: Navigating complexities and best practices
- Machine Learning and Microservices – upskilling for Operations
- Proxy and European Shareholder Rights Directive II
- Breakout Sessions on industry challenges
- And more!
16th Annual
Global Corporate Actions Forum
Registration Closed
Overview
The Global Corporate Actions 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.
Join us on October 3 in NYC or via Webinar to examine:
- Regulatory updates and priorities from FINRA, NYSE, and Nasdaq
- Mergers and Acquisitions – An inside look at deal offerings
- Bankruptcy: Navigating complexities and best practices
- Machine Learning and Microservices – upskilling for Operations
- Proxy and European Shareholder Rights Directive II
- Breakout Sessions on industry challenges
- And more!
Pricing
| Registration Rates | $250 |
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| Registration Rates | $500 |
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| Registration Rates | $150 |
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| SIFMA Member | Non-Member | Regulator | |
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| Registration Rates | $250 | $500 | $150 |
Program
8:00am – 6:15pm
Registration Desk Hours
8:00am – 9:00am
Networking Breakfast
9:00am – 9:10am
Welcome and introduction to the 16th annual Global Corporate Actions Forum.
Welcome and introduction to the 16th 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 participate in a Q&A with the panelists.
Participants
Lawrence Conover, Patricia Casimates, Tara Petta, Benjamin Sawyer
Moderator
Panelists
10:00am – 10:25am
Corporate transactions can result in complex issues that market participants must carefully consider in advance of an acquisition or strategic investment. Our featured speaker will discuss the impact of social,…
Corporate transactions can result in complex issues that market participants must carefully consider in advance of an acquisition or strategic investment. Our featured speaker will discuss the impact of social, political and cybersecurity risk on the success of a transaction and how to best address them.
Participants
F. Dario de Martino
Speaker
10:45am – 12:15pm
This session will start with a 45-minute panel discussion led by the DTCC that will examine the more challenging corporate action events that have occurred this year. The panel will be…
This session will start with a 45-minute panel discussion led by the DTCC that will examine the more challenging corporate action events that have occurred this year. The panel will be followed by three concurrent breakouts – Reorganization, Tax, and Dividends – during which forum participants will collectively discuss the key issues experienced and lessons learned in 2019.
Participants
Siobhan Bolger, Silvio (Joe) Conte, Ian DeSacia, Fernando Divirgilio, Larry R. Hammond, Jr., Cynthia Rainis-Tirino, Neda Sheridan, William Simunek
Speakers
12:15pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 2:30pm
This session will explore how emerging technologies can be used to streamline corporate actions. The discussion will focus on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) opportunities, and will also examine…
This session will explore how emerging technologies can be used to streamline corporate actions. The discussion will focus on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) opportunities, and will also examine data management.
Participants
Charles Centrelli, Gerard Bermingham, Sanjay Prasad, John Regan, Michael Tae
Moderator
Panelists
2:30pm – 3:10pm
Today’s operations teams manage processes. Those same teams will need to manage automation, which manages the processes, in tomorrow's operations. In this session, Google Cloud breaks down four compelling concepts…
Today’s operations teams manage processes. Those same teams will need to manage automation, which manages the processes, in tomorrow’s operations. In this session, Google Cloud breaks down four compelling concepts that operations teams must embrace to effectively manage the automation behind a growing body of processes and to flourish in a rapidly changing business environment. Learn how:
- ML and chatbots help automate low-touch routine tasks, so humans can focus on building customer relationships
- Microservice architecture is redefining the financial services applications landscape (and how team members can best respond to this new normal)
- Cloud accommodates evolving regulations and best practices for greater levels of auditability in a complex, microserviced environment
- Cloud is rapidly commodifying the stack, from virtual machines to risk calculation, and what skills are needed to accommodate this trend
Participants
Matt Tait
Speaker
3:10pm – 3:30pm
Networking Break
3:30pm – 4:15pm
Bankruptcies often create a unique set of challenges related to the event terms and complex documentation requirements. This panel of subject matter experts will focus on the collaborative activities taking…
Bankruptcies often create a unique set of challenges related to the event terms and complex documentation requirements. This panel of subject matter experts will focus on the collaborative activities taking place in the industry to educate issuers and attorneys on the operational challenges and how to identify solutions to maximize efficiency.
Participants
Christina Pullo, Christopher Scotto
Speakers
4:15pm – 5:00pm
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
Steven Watts, Lawrence Conover, James Monahan, Chris Nixon, Charles (Chip) Pasfield
Moderator
Panelists
5:00pm – 5:05pm
Participants
John O’Day
Speaker
Venue
SIFMA Conference Center
120 Broadway
Floor 2
New York, NY 10271
Located at 120 Broadway, a National Historic Landmark and a New York treasure, the SIFMA Conference Center is situated at the heart of New York’s Financial District.
With a rare combination of advanced technologies and sophistication, SIFMA’s Conference Center is fully furnished and equipped to offer unique features that stand alone amongst New York’s leading conference facilities.
Hotel Accommodations
If you require hotel accommodation, a special SIFMA rate is available at the following:
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel – Financial District
8 Stone Street, New York, NY 10004, Phone# 212-480-9100
DISCOUNT: Corporate ID #0560038852
Club Quarters
52 William Street, New York, NY 10005, Phone# 212-269-6400
DISCOUNT: Password (SIFMA)
Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan / World Trade Center
170 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, Phone# 212-600-8900
DISCOUNT: Password (SIFMA)
Sponsorship
Questions? Contact Tamara Bailey at 212.313.1240.
Platinum
Sponsors
SIFMA's Strategic Partners
Media
Media Inquiries
Contact Katrina Cavalli at 212.313.1181.
Registration
Contact Evan Grogan at 212.313.1134.
Policy
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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 SIFMA Conferences 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.