Trade Tech Invest Ops 2017 (past event)
March 21 - 22, 2017
Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, Tampa FL
(001) 416-597-4753
Day 1 - Tuesday 21st March 2017
08:00 - 08:50 Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast
08:50 - 09:00 Chairpersons’ Opening Remarks
Ray Kahn
Senior DirectorICE
09:00 - 09:30 Buy Side Keynote: Demonstrating the true value of operations: How to achieve efficient and streamlined operations that can make a real impact to the business bottom line
09:30 - 10:10 Case Study Revolution: The buy side blueprint for enterprise-wide automation: How to fully streamline cross-asset front-to-back processes using technology that does more with less in the current complex market conditions
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Doing even more with less: How to leverage robotics in manual and complex processes to cut costs and further streamline the trade lifecycle
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Adopting a strategic approach to automation: How to bridge both vertical and horizontal silo’s to enable smarter processing
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Reinventing current automated processes: How to leverage next generation AI and cloud computing to improve cost-efficiency and STP
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Lessons learn from the electronified equities market: How to automate the fixed income market and complex product types to eliminate manual processes
Ray Kahn
Senior DirectorICE
10:10 - 10:50 All Star Panel: Transforming the global operating model: How can you embed agility and scalability into your operations to seamlessly support an expanding business that trades around the clock?
Jim Kearney Head of Global Investment Operations Vanguard
David Benevides Director Investment Operations Manulife Asset Management
Chris John President, Revenue & Expense Management Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Kurt Eldridge Head of Global Sales SmartStream
Malcolm Khan Managing Director, Head of Investment Operations Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Moderator:
Tom Phipps Principal – Practice Lead, Operational Strategy Cutter Associates
Malcolm Khan
Managing Director, Head of Investment OperationsCanada Pension Plan Investment Board
10:50 - 11:30 Morning Break
Navigating The Derivatives Storm
11:30 - 12:10 360 Perspective:: Transitioning derivatives to a more structured environment: How can your infrastructure be transformed to overcome key operational challenges resulting from new regulatory reforms?-
Overcoming the lack of global coordination in derivatives regulation: What proven approaches can help buy side institutions to solve operational inefficiency?
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How will the CFTC tightening of the “U.S. person” definition impact trading requirements in the international swaps market?
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A ‘EU’-turn in CCP equivalence: How can firms overcome complications in trading and clearing in Europe after Brexit?
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Drilling down into the impact of derivatives regulation on the front office: How can investment operations best support the connection to SEFs under Mifid II, and manage increasing trading costs due to collateral demands
Optimizing Efficiency in Emerging Markets (Max 15 people)
11:30 - 12:10 Leadership Boardroom: More than just a date change- How will the shorter settlement cycles pressurize workflows, and what can you do to best prepare for a smooth transition?-
Extending global compliance: How to seamlessly embed new compliance regimes into existing operating models
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BRICS in focus: How to circumnavigate stringent structural or documentation requirements to reap the opportunities in emerging markets
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Optimizing collaboration with regulators: How to negotiate with regulatory bodies to allow the seamless adaptation of operational structure to fit new markets
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Ensuring business continuity in unstable areas: How to establish an operational back-up to counteract the impact of economic or political disruptions
Navigating The Derivatives Storm
12:10 - 12:30 Industry perspective: How to retain control of complex derivatives processes whilst driving efficiency- Removing risk and increasing efficiency: How to leverage RPA as a tool to perform repetitive tasks;
- Optimizing the management of Risk and Control Dashboards; How to reduce risk whilst delivering transparency and control
- How to outsource technology management (such as Asset Control implementation) to reduce cost, minimize risk and gain access to a large pool of experience
- How to use advanced Metrics to deliver transparency and control across multiple operational processes
- How to leverage technology and re-engineer processes to guarantee efficiency gains from a contractual perspective
Optimizing Efficiency in Emerging Markets (Max 15 people)
12:10 - 12:30 Session ContinuedNavigating The Derivatives Storm
12:30 - 12:50 Non-cleared margin requirements: Gain efficiency over your process- Current state of the market regulatory readiness
- Operational challenges facing market participants
- How to gain efficiency over the margin management process
Optimizing Efficiency in Emerging Markets (Max 15 people)
12:30 - 12:50 Session Continued12:50 - 14:10 Lunch Break
New Frontiers In Collateral Optimization
14:10 - 14:30 Case Study Revolution: Managing the complexities of TBA margining compliance: How to cost efficiently accommodate new collateral requirements on existing platforms-
Assessing the impact of FINRA 4210 on broker-dealers and small-mid sized fund managers: How to overcome operational complexities and the negative impact on liquidity
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Modelling the margin processes on other bilateral functions: How to build nuances into existing infrastructure to overcome difficulties of implementing the new rules
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How to strengthen the verification of broker-dealer margin calculations to ensure delivery within the timetable required by FINRA
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How to streamline the processing of new margins to minimize requirements for additional operational support and investment
Leveraging Outsourcing Partnerships (Buy Side Only – Max. 25 people)
14:10 - 14:30 Synergy Workshop: Creating a robust management framework: How to ensure outsourcing partnerships add value to the bottom line without handing over complete control
New Frontiers In Collateral Optimization
14:30 - 15:10 360 Perspective: How can the buy side take advantage of the multiple new collateral optimization initiatives in the market to better source eligible collateral and meet increasing demands?-
Drilling down into the top challenges currently being faced in optimizing collateral: How to adapt your processes and systems to stay ahead of the game
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How can trapped assets most efficiently and effectively be released to guarantee you have the eligible cash collateral required?
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Accessing global collateral pools and leveraging CCP compression: How can you take advantage of improved services offered in the market to overcome limitations on the eligibility and re-use of collateral
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Should collateral management become a front office concern? Working out the best person to be held responsible
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How far has collateral become a front office concern? Is this the most efficient way of ensuring you have the required collateral going forward?
Leveraging Outsourcing Partnerships (Buy Side Only – Max. 25 people)
14:30 - 15:10 Session ContinuedNew Frontiers In Collateral Optimization
15:10 - 15:30 Fireside Chat: Strengthening the oversight of 3rd party providers: How can you build a robust vendor management strategy that guarantees quality operations service whilst keeping costs down?
Leveraging Outsourcing Partnerships (Buy Side Only – Max. 25 people)
15:10 - 15:30 Session Continued15:30 - 16:10 Afternoon Break
16:10 - 16:30 Industry Perspective: Critical success factors for effective change management: How to make your ambitious cross-asset front-to-back transformation goals a reality
16:30 - 17:10 Quick-Fire Interviews: Commercially applying DLT – the future of operations or just a fantasy? How are various industry players leveraging this innovative technology to reduce operational complexity and streamline clearing and settlement?
17:10 - 17:15 Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Ray Kahn
Senior DirectorICE