Asia Derivatives Conference

8:15 SGT
Sponsored Session MOEX - The Shape of The Futures Markets

MOEX will talk about longer hours trading, more new growing global benchmarks -products and retail trading growth.

Moderator:

• Tom O`Brien, Head of International Sales, Moscow Exchange

Speaker:

• Alex Ezhov, Sales Director, Moscow Exchange

8:30 SGT
Fireside Chat

FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken sits down with Sharon Shi, Managing Director, G.H. Financials (HK) Ltd & Chair, FIA Asia Advisory Board, and Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA to discuss the issues that the APAC exchange-traded derivatives industry faces in the current environment.

Interviewer:

• Walt Lukken, President & Chief Executive Officer, FIA

Interviewees:

• Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA
• Sharon Shi, Managing Director, G.H. Financials (HK) Ltd & Chair, FIA Asia Advisory Board 

8:45 SGT
Exchange Leaders’ Keynote

Hear CEOs from the leading exchanges as they give their views on the current issues facing the exchange-traded derivatives industry and provide insight into what the landscape will look like going forward. 

Speakers: 

• Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
• Moriyuki Iwanaga, President & CEO, OSE-Japan Exchange Group
• Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Exchange 

9:20 SGT
The Outlook for Asia-Pacific Exchanges

As global markets face significant levels of uncertainty and unprecedented change from shifts in regulatory, geo-political and socio-economic environments, Asia-Pacific exchange-traded derivatives markets are moving quickly to adapt and focus on regional developments. What are the trends in this region? How are these exchanges thriving and competing in this dynamic environment? A cross-section of the region’s exchange leadership will discuss the challenges they face and the opportunities which have emerged in the regional exchange-traded derivatives market. 

Moderator: 

• Sharon Shi, Managing Director, G.H. Financials (HK) Ltd & Chair, FIA Asia Advisory Board 

Speakers:

• Christopher Fix, Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific, CME Group 
• Denise Huang, Senior Vice President, Taiwan Futures Exchange 
• Jennifer Ilkiw, Head of ICE, Asia-Pacific, Intercontinental Exchange  
• Mezhgan Qabool, ED, Head of Market Development APAC, & Head of Equity & Index Sales APAC, Eurex 
• Ravi Varanasi, Group President, National Stock Exchange of India 

10:20 SGT
Break

10:35 SGT
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Trends

Asia-Pacific is one of the world’s most dynamic regions. From an increased focus on sustainability to a greater emphasis on data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, there continues to be a constant flow of regulatory developments in the region that impact the exchange traded derivatives marketplace. Join our panel of experts as they share the key regulatory trends they see on the horizon, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.

Moderator: 

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

Speakers:

• Ian Chung, Head of the Markets & Infrastructure Supervision Division, Monetary Authority of Singapore 
• John Ho, Global Head of Legal, Financial Markets, Standard Chartered Bank 
• Melody Ma, General Counsel, BC Technology Group 
• Lena Ng, Partner, Clifford Chance 
• Michael Tang, Head, Listing Policy & Product Admission, Singapore Exchange Regulation 

11:40 SGT
Chinese Markets: Global Environment

China’s economic expansion has spurred huge growth in recent years which is being reflected in the emergence of its listed derivatives sector on the world stage. This is even more relevant with the much-anticipated recent publication of the Draft China Futures Law. Our panel of experts will discuss the significance of these events, what’s needed to enhance market access, what we can expect to see in the coming years and the long-term impact on the global landscape.   

Moderator: 

• Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA

Speakers:

• ShunYet Jan, Head of China/Asia Co-Head, Tower Research Capital     
• David Low, Executive Director, Derivatives Clearing & Execution, Commodities OTC Flow, DBS Bank Ltd 
• Mohd Saleem, EVP, Head of International Development, Head of Product & Market Development, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives 
• Natasha Xie, Partner, JunHe LLP
• Lawrence Zhang, Rotating Chief Representative, Joint Office of the Chinese Commodity Exchanges
• Cecelia Zhong, Executive Director, Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited 

12:40
Sponsored Session: UMR Phase 6 – Riding the Final Wave with SGX

UMR Implementation, which started in 2016 for the largest sell-side participants, is currently in Phase 5 and Phase 6 is targeted for September 2022 as part of the UMR process. The extension of the UMR rules will impact an estimated 1,200 firms globally. What many firms don’t realise is the complexity of new regulatory requirements, and the time involved for market participants to be UMR compliant.

Are you and your team ready for the last wave? Join SGX’s workshop led by industry experts, as we discuss case studies of firms that are currently UMR compliant - what their experience was like, what went well, and more importantly, what are the learning points?

Moderator:

• KC Lam, Head of FX and IR, Singapore Exchange

Speakers:

• Sam Edwards, APAC Head of Collateral Management, State Street
• Robert Fievez, Specialist Consultant, Investment Programs, HESTA Super Fund (ex-AMP Life)
• Marc Knaap, MD - Head of Partnerships and Business Development, Cassini Systems

13:10 SGT
Day 1 Concludes

Schedule subject to change.