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Asset Management

Derivatives Forum

February 8–11, 2026 | JW Marriott Austin

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2026 Program

Timely mainstage discussions. Deep dive sessions. 70+ speakers. All times are Central Standard Time.

Sunday, February 8

Monday, February 9

Tuesday, February 10

Wednesday, February 11

5:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception: Showdowns & Touchdowns

Co-Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb and EY.

Get ready to kick back and enjoy the big game with colleagues and peers! Join us for a Super Bowl watch party featuring great food and plenty of team spirit. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team or just here for the halftime show, it’s all about good vibes and friendly competition. Throw on your team’s jersey and jump into some bar games between plays.

11:00AM – 11:30AM

Navigating the SPAC Formation and De-SPAC Transaction Litigation and Enforcement Landscape, Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig

Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations (SPACs) have exploded in recent years, far overtaking traditional IPOs as a means of going public. The pace of so-called de-SPAC transactions has also accelerated, as has the pace of lawsuits asserting securities fraud in connection with either the SPAC formation, the de-SPAC transaction, or sometimes even both.

The panel will focus on SPAC litigation trends and highlight the following topics:

• SEC commentary and enforcement activity
• The applicability (or not) of the PSLRA statutory safe-harbor to the de-SPAC
• Current state of case law
• Best practices to reduce litigation exposures

Moderator: Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA

Speakers

• Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA

• Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA

• Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA

Sponsored Digital Learning Lab: Smarsh: Future-Proof Compliance: The Intersection of Technology and Oversight

Communications compliance technology can help firms navigate today’s regulatory and risk landscape.

As technology and business needs constantly evolve, identifying and mitigating the risks of your remote workforce helps firms avoid costly fines and reputational damage, and gain strategic insight on how to tackle communications oversight.

Speaker

Aaron Nelson, Senior Solutions Consultant, Smarsh

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Registration Hours

Exhibitor Showcase

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 

Networking Breakfast

Co-sponsored by MSCI, Nasdaq, Ropes & Gray, S&P Global Market Intelligence and UBS.

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 

Opening Remarks

Speaker:

Lindsey Keljo, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Asset Management Group, SIFMA

Read her remarks: Shaping Modern Markets

9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

Opening Address: The SEC View

Speaker:

Mark T. Uyeda, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Read his remarks: Treasuries and Tokenization

9:40 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

Is the Cleared Treasury Market Ready for Prime-Time?

Has market structure caught up with the SEC's Treasury Clearing mandate? We will focus on the developing market structure for done-away with the views of clearinghouses, members, trading hubs, and participants identifying prioritized next steps.

Moderator:

Allison Lurton, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, FIA

Panelists:

Helen Fermor, Chief Operating Officer, ICE Clear U.S

Elisabeth Kirby, MD, Head of Market Structure, Tradeweb

Vikash Rughani, Head of Product Design, Trade Processing & Lifecycle, OSTTRA

Robert Taylor, Senior Director, Clearing Policy & Market Structure, CME Clearing

Michael Winnike, MD, Head of Clearing and Securities Services Strategy and Market Solutions, DTCC

Nathaniel Wuerffel, Head of Product, Global Collateral & Head of Market Structure, BNY

10:35 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Refreshment Break

Sponsored by FIA Tech.

10:50 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

A Sisyphean Challenge: How to Complete the Mountain of Treasury Clearing Documentation

Pro-tips for getting through the cleared documentation challenge in time to build liquidity ahead of the SEC's deadline. Legal experts at firms, clearing members and customers share their secrets to a successful documentation strategy.

Moderator:

William C. Thum, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA

Panelists:

Ruth Arnould, Managing Director & Associate General Counsel, Bank of America

Penelope L. Christophorou, Partner, Morgan Lewis

Blair Greber-Raines, Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel, PIMCO

Deborah North, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

John Williams, Partner, Milbank

11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Women in Financial Markets Luncheon

Pre-registration is required for this event.

Moderator:

Deborah North, Partner, Financial Institutions Group, Cleary Gottlieb

Speakers:

Katie Beirne Fallon, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs, Fidelity Investments

Ryan Jachym, Managing Director, Global Head of Markets Policy, Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Goldman Sachs

11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own

Check out our Austin picks and enjoy southern cuisine at one of the nearby downtown eateries.

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 

A Conversation With: Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Speaker:

James Nield, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Managing Director, Risk & Portfolio Management (RPM), Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Moderator:
Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Riding the Roller Coaster: The Outlook for Interest Rate Markets

What is the outlook for interest rate investment strategies and how are institutional investors using derivatives to manage their exposures and enhance their returns? A panel of experts from the buy-side and the sell-side share their insights on current trends and future challenges.

Moderator:

Will Acworth, SVP, Global Head of Market Intelligence, FIA

Panelists:

Heather Masciotti, Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager, Citi

Leland Price, Executive Director, FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy, J.P. Morgan

Matthew Scott, Head of Fixed Income and Multi Asset Trading, AB

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Networking Break

Sponsored by FIA Tech.

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. 

Real Assets, Real Returns: The Role of Commodities in Investment Portfolios

Commodity markets have come into focus as an alternative source for investment returns and a hedge for inflation. How are institutional investors using commodity derivatives in their investment strategies, and what opportunities does this trend create for derivatives markets?

Moderator:

Delphine Starbird, Global Head Prime, ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V.

Panelists:

Jamie Franco, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainable Investment, TCW

Callie Hamilton, Managing Director, Head of Energy, PGIM Private Capital

Kathy Kriskey, Head of Alternatives Product Strategy, ETFs & Indexed Strategies, Invesco

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Spectrum of Opportunity: Latest Trends in the Deployment of Equity Derivatives

Equity futures, options and swaps are widely used by asset managers to manage risks and enhance returns. This panel will examine recent trends in equity derivatives, including total return futures, options overlays, defined outcome funds and volatility-based investment strategies.

Moderator:

Lisa Cavallari, Senior Director, Derivatives Trading, Russell Investments

Panelists:

Alejandro de la Campa, Managing Director, Co-Head Institutional Equity Derivatives Sales, Americas, Barclays

Alexander Gray, Executive Director - Exchange Traded Derivatives, UBS

John Montgomery, Senior Specialist, Global Derivatives and Collateral, Vanguard

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Networking Reception: Southern Sips & Bites

Settle in for an evening of Southern charm and Austin flavor at Southern Sips & Bites. Join colleagues and peers for an evening reception featuring regional favorites, refreshing cocktails, and warm hospitality that feels right at home in Texas.

Sponsored by Deutsche Bank AG.

8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Registration Hours

Exhibitor Showcase

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 

Networking Breakfast

Co-sponsored by MSCI, Nasdaq, Ropes & Gray, S&P Global Market Intelligence and UBS.

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 

Opening Remarks

Speaker:

Walt Lukken, President and Chief Executive Officer, FIA

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 

A Hard Day's Night: What Extending the Trading Day Means for Intermediaries and Investors

Trading venues for derivatives are moving to expand their operating hours into the weekend, driven in part by the desire to cater to retail investors who want to trade around the clock. For institutional investors, however, such a move creates significant operational problems and risk management issues. This panel will examine the challenges of always-on trading and clearing from the perspective of institutional investors, clearing brokers and trading venues.

Moderator:

Mara Shreck, Head of Corporate Affairs, ProShares

Panelists:

Stephen Byron, MD and Head of Technology, Operations, and Business Continuity, SIFMA

Aruna Parthiban, Senior Vice President, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Lou Rosato, Managing Director, BlackRock

Predrag Rogic, Managing Legal Counsel, T. Rowe Price

Eelke Jan Tuininga, CEO, Coinbase Derivatives

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 

Sharper, Smarter, Faster: How AI Is Powering Better Trades

AI is rapidly transforming important functions within the trading and clearing workflow for listed and cleared derivatives driving efficiency, insight and resilience in the derivatives markets. This panel will explore how firms are leveraging AI in areas such as execution optimization, regulatory compliance, market surveillance and risk analytics.

Moderator:

Bharat Sawhney, Partner, Wealth & Asset Management, Sia Partners

Panelists:

Natalie Faye Smith, Head of Strategy, Brevan Howard

Sophie Marnhier-Foy, Vice President, Nasdaq Financial Technology

Ted O'Connor, Head of Sell Side Business Development, Arcesium

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Networking Break

Sponsored by FIA Tech.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Growing Access to Private Markets: Opportunities and Remaining Challenges

From heightened investor demand for exposure to private market asset classes (such as private equity and private credit) to regulatory initiatives facilitating increased access to such investments through retirement accounts, retail investor participation in private markets is expected to grow. This panel will explore the potential opportunities for investors and challenges that remain as retail access to private markets expands.

Moderator:

Thoreau Bartmann, Partner, K&L Gates LLP

Panelists:

Brad Bailey, Managing Director, Public Policy and Affairs, KKR

Joseph Seidel, Chief Operating Officer, SIFMA
James Sonne, Vice President and Head of Government Affairs, PGIM
Ben Tecmire, Head of Regulatory Affairs, BlackRock

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

One on One: Insights from the Dallas Fed

Speaker:

Lorie K. Logan, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Read her remarks: Outlook for the economy and monetary policy

Moderator:

Walt Lukken, President and Chief Executive Officer, FIA

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Sponsored by Stradley Ronon.

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Spotlight Session: Bringing The Joy

Speaker:

Amy Lukken, Chief Joyologist, Tito's Handmade Vodka

Moderator:

William C. Thum, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Transition Break

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

A: Break in the Chain: Scenario Planning for the Unthinkable

This session will walk participants through a scenario planning exercise focused on the failure of a critical third-party service provider within the derivatives ecosystem. Led by industry experts in business continuity and operational resilience, the exercise will challenge attendees to think through key decision points, coordination strategies, and risk mitigation actions across the trade lifecycle. The session is designed to foster discussion and to surface practical insights.

Moderators:

Don Byron, Head of Global Industry Operations & Execution, FIA

Elisa Nuottajarvi, Vice President, Asset Management Group, SIFMA

Panelists:

Michael Burg, Vice President, Derivative Product Management, State Street

Erica Caiella-Rossi, Director, Derivatives and Repo, Fidelity Investments

Brian Hennessy, Senior Director, Investment Services, NYL Investors

Joe Jorgensen, Executive Director, Operational Resilience, Risk Management and Controls, CME Group

Matthew Leef, Global Head, Middle Office, T. Rowe Price

David Marcus, Head of Counterparty Security Risk, Freddie Mac

Kimberly Reinhardt-Gonzales, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Co-Manager of Derivatives and Private Investments Operations, Elliott Management

B: Tokenization: Coming Soon to a Market Near You

This panel will explore how the tokenization of real-world assets could redefine market access, liquidity, collateral management, and clearing models. Experts will discuss legal, regulatory and operational considerations related to the adoption of tokenization.

Moderator:

Brendan T. Maher, Managing Director, EY

Panelists:

Ishan Singh, Senior Principal, Digital Assets, Google Cloud

Tom Sullivan, Managing Director, DTCC Digital Assets

Emma West, Global Head of Futures & Options, OTC Clearing, FXPB and FIPB, Bank of America

Mark Wendland, CEO, Tharimmune

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Networking Reception: Austin After Dark

Join us for Austin After Dark, where music, local bites, and a laid-back Texas vibe come together for a night to remember. Enjoy a special performance by industry band, Pork Belly & The Out-Trades, featuring FIA's Walt Lukken and executives from leading firms. Whether you’re two-stepping or just soaking in the sounds, it’s the perfect way to experience the spirit of the city — casual, vibrant, and full of character.

Sponsored by BofA Securities.

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Registration Hours

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

Co-sponsored by MSCI, Nasdaq, Ropes & Gray, S&P Global Market Intelligence and UBS.

9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.

Final Remarks

William C. Thum, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA

9:05 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Algorithms Unleashed: The Next Frontier of Automated Execution in Derivatives

This panel will explore the latest developments in algorithmic trading within the derivatives markets. Experts from the buy-side and sell-side will discuss the ways in which traders are deploying these tools in varying market environments and the challenges faced by the buy-side when executing large trades through algos.

Moderator:

Hector Robles, Managing Director, BestEx Research

Panelists:

Rahul Amin, Americas Head ETD Execution & FX Algos, UBS Investment Bank

Harry Feng, Managing Director & Global Head of Markets Research, BlackRock

Alex Grinfeld, Managing Director, Head Listed Derivatives Americas, Liquidnet

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

Welcome to the Jungle: The Emergence of Digital Assets as an Investable Asset Class

The rapid changes in the regulatory environment for digital assets creates new opportunities for institutional investors, but this asset class differs from traditional asset classes in several important ways. This panel of experts will talk about key issues including innovation in product design and the evolution of market structure

Moderator:

Kevin Ehrlich, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA

Panelists:

Scott Bauguess, Vice President, Global Regulatory Policy, Coinbase

Charles DeSimone, Managing Director, Deputy Head of Technology, Operations, and BCP, SIFMA

Brooks Dudley, Head of Digital Asset Sales, Marex

Jonathan Man, Portfolio Manager, Multi-Strategy Solutions, Bitwise

Chris Zuehlke, Global Head of Cumberland, DRW

10:35 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Regulator Round Up

Rarely has the policy environment in Washington been more dynamic than it is today. A panel of senior policy officials will share their views on hot topics in market regulation.

Moderator:

Dawn DeBerry Stump, President, Stump Strategic; Former CFTC Commissioner.

Panelists:

David Lynch, Deputy Associate Director, Program Direction Section, Supervision and Regulation, Federal Reserve System

Jamie Selway, Director, Division of Trading and Markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

11:30 a.m.

Conference Concludes

See you soon.

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