Asia Derivatives Conference

8:30 - 9:00 SGT
Virtual Tradeshow and Networking
 

9:00 - 10:00 SGT
The Changing World of Global Commodities

Geopolitical and economic trends have played a significant role in shaping global commodities markets in the past 12 months. Our panel of specialists will look at the short, medium and longer term implications for the region’s sector as well as further afield and how the industry is responding.

Moderator:

• Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA

Speakers:

• Brett Cooper, Head of Commodities, Asia, StoneX
• Samuel Ho, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad
• Li Ning, Chief Representative, Singapore Office, Dalian Commodity Exchange
• Maureen Poh, Director, Helmsman LLC
• Peter Zaman, Partner, ReedSmith
• Joe Vu, Head of Financial Sales, Asia, London Metal Exchange

10:00  - 11:00 SGT
The CCP Perspective on the Asia-Pacific Clearing Environment

There have been a number of developments in the clearing space in response to COVID-19, and other global, commercial and regulatory factors.  Our panel of industry leaders will share their experience and insights to discuss the changing nature of clearing services and the impact on the Asian exchange-traded derivatives market.

Moderator:

• Jackie Mesa, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Global Policy, FIA

Speakers:

• Kate Birchall, Head of Asia-Pacific, LCH Limited
• Agnes Koh, Senior Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer, Singapore Exchange
• Vikram Kothari, Managing Director, NSE Clearing Limited
• Daisuke Miyauchi, Chief Risk Officer, Director of Risk Management, Japan Securities Clearing Corporation
• Hamish Treleaven, Chief Risk Officer, Australian Securities Exchange
• Simon Walker, Executive Director, Equity Sales & Trading Risk, Morgan Stanley

11:00  - 11:30 SGT
Virtual Tradeshow and Networking 
 

11:30 - 11:45 SGT
Keynote Speaker

As 2020 draws to a close, SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye shares his views on this unprecedented year, the response of the Singapore market and future prospects.

• Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Exchange

11:45 - 12:00 SGT
Keynote Speaker

Shortly before his departure from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, CEO Charles Li provides a farewell to the industry, highlighting key developments under his tenure and sharing his experiences at the helm of the exchange. 

• Charles Li, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

12:00 - 13:00 SGT
The Regulatory Landscape for a New Decade

2020 marks the turn of a decade that has seen the regulatory environment change profoundly. In addition to grappling with the impact of COVID-19, regulators and market participants have had to address myriad global macro-economic and political issues. Social concerns such as sustainability have also begun to feature more prominently on regulators’ agendas. This panel will discuss how regulators and market participants navigate their way through an increasingly complex environment and what they see in the horizon.

Moderator:

• Tze Min Yeo, Head of Legal and Policy, Asia-Pacific, FIA

Speakers:

• Jenny Cosco, Managing Director, Co-Head, Government Affairs Asia-Pacific, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
• Chin-Chong Liew, Partner, Linklaters
• Nathanael Lim, Deputy Director & Head of the Markets Infrastructure Supervision Division, Monetary Authority of Singapore
• Alex Orgaz-Barnier, Senior Manager, Market Infrastructure, Australian Securities and Investments Commission
• Benjamin Pynt, Legal Counsel, DRW
• Glenn Seah, Managing Director, Head Legal, Compliance & Corporate Secretariat, Singapore Exchange 

13:00  - 13:30 SGT
MOEX Sponsored Session - Micro Contracts on Macro Exchange

Get up to speed on the macro and micro factors that are shaping the Russian market and the opportunities that exist for investors and traders. This session will also explore the micro-small lot contracts that are currently available on the MOEX exchange and the extra possibilities participants can find versus other global exchanges. Learn more about MOEX, one of the top 7 derivatives market in the world,  along with ways to keep boosting liquidity and their expanded early morning trading hours.

Moderator:

• Alexander Ezhov, International Sales Director, Derivatives Market, Moscow Exchange

Speaker:

• Roger Balch, Head of Prime Services, SOVA Capital
• Nicolas Pano, Executive Director, EM Equity Trading, Goldman Sachs International

13:30  - 14:00 SGT
Virtual Tradeshow and Networking 

14:00 SGT
Day 2 Concludes

Schedule subject to change. 

8:30 - 9:00 SGT
Virtual Tradeshow and Networking
 

9:00 - 10:00 SGT
Are Data and Technology the New Drivers for the Business?

Data and analytics have always been a mainstay of the futures markets. New technology and practices have broadened that importance to include every aspect of the trade process. Will this continue and to what end?  We have gathered a diverse group of experts to discuss how data is utilised and what they feel will be the future of these products.

Moderator:

• Will Acworth, Senior Vice President of Publications, Data & Research, FIA

Speakers:

• Catherine Clay, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Information Solutions, Cboe Global Markets
• Christian Hauff, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Quantitative Brokers
• John Ho, Global Head of Legal, Financial Markets, Standard Chartered Bank 
• Genping Liu, Partner, Vertex Ventures
• Melody Ma, General Counsel, OSL
• Daniel Shek, Director, Feeds Business Development, Intercontinental Exchange

10:00  - 11:00 SGT
Responding to Societal Issues

The world has witnessed shifting views on environmental concerns, workplace diversity and geopolitical tensions. How has our industry responded so far, and what more can be done to provide solutions to these demands for change?

Moderator:

• Yvonne Zhang, Director, Risk Advisory, Deloitte & Touche Enterprise Risk Services Pte Ltd

Speakers:

• Mathieu Fuhrmann, Vice President, Equity Index Sales, Eurex
• Pascal Lambert, Group Country Head, Singapore & Head of South East Asia & India, Societe Generale 
• Kate Simpson, Vice President, Global Clearing, J.P. Morgan 
• Michael Tang, Head, Listing Policy & Product Admission, Singapore Exchange Regulation

11:00  - 11:30 SGT
Virtual Tradeshow and Networking 
 

11:30 - 12:00 SGT
Fireside Chat with Dawn DeBerry Stump

CFTC Commissioner Dawn DeBerry Stump joins FIA’s Head of Asia Bill Herder for a conversation about the latest regulatory developments in the US, the process of transition to a new Administration and her thoughts on the key priorities for global markets regulators.

Interviewer:

• Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA

Interviewee:

• Dawn DeBerry Stump, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

12:00 - 13:00 SGT
Future State - A World View on the Industry in Today's Dynamic Environment

With the ever-changing state of the global geopolitical situation, COVID-19 and economic uncertainties, our panelists of industry thought leaders will sift through the rhetoric and give their opinions on how the current issues will affect the financial industry. What’s predicted for 2021? Is there cause to be optimistic about the year ahead, or are we in for a bumpy ride?

Moderator:

• David Martin, Managing Director, Head of Global Clearing, Asia-Pacific, J.P. Morgan

Speakers:

• Don Byron, Head of Global Industry Operations & Execution, FIA
• Bradley Fraser, Director, Head of Prime Derivatives Services, Asia, Barclays Bank Plc
• Marcus Goi, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Orient Futures International (Singapore)
• George Harrington, Managing Director & Global Head of Exchanges & Americas Structured Products, MSCI
• Jen Ilkiw, Head of Intercontinental Exchange & Bakkt, Asia-Pacific, Intercontinental Exchange
• Jessica Morrison, CEO & Head of Execution Services APAC, Virtu Financial

13:00 - 13:10 SGT
Closing Remarks

Join FIA's Head of Asia-Pacific, Bill Herder, for closing conference remarks.

• Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA

13:10 - 13:40 SGT
Virtual Tradeshow and Networking

13:40 SGT
Day 3 Concludes

Schedule subject to change.