Our annual Asia Derivatives Conference provides unique opportunities for the cleared derivatives community to build an understanding of how global trends along with regional issues combine to shape the Asia-Pacific markets. Thank you for joining us for the 2021 virtual event. Check back in later 2022 for updates on the next conference.
Speaker Highlights






2021 Programme
- Tuesday, 7 December
- Wednesday, 8 December
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.
8:30 SGT
Fireside Chat
Two pioneers of the exchange-traded derivatives industry will sit down with another futures veteran to discuss how they were able to align two exchanges, the significance of the industry in today’s capital markets and what they feel the future will hold.
Interviewer:
- Phupinder Gill, Former CEO, CME Group
Interviewees:
- Leo Melamed, Chairman & CEO, Melamed & Associates, Inc.& Chairman Emeritus, CME Group, Inc.
- Ng Kok Song, Founding Partner & Chairman, Avanda Investment Management
9:05 SGT
Future State: Where do we go from here?
For the past decade, Asia-Pacific economies have been some of the fastest-growing markets in the world but have been significantly impacted by the recent global pandemic. This has hastened the emergence of innovative solutions and products for these markets to remain competitive. Among these developments include mainstreaming of digital assets as well as exchanges developing new products and offerings. What impact will these have? How will they help shape the exchange-traded derivatives landscape? This panel of key industry players will offer their views on these developments along with their views on what they feel is in store for the year ahead.
Moderator:
- David Martin, Managing Director, Head of Global Clearing, Asia-Pacific, J.P. Morgan
Speakers:
- Chris Bainbridge, Head of Prime Brokerage & Clearing, Asia-Pacific, SG Securities (HK) Limited
- Russell Beattie, Executive Director & APAC Head of Derivatives, Index, MSCI
- Philip Huang, Executive Director & Head of Risk Management, Orient Futures international (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Helen Lofthouse, Group Executive, Markets, Australian Securities Exchange
- Roland Schwinn, Managing Director and Head of Business Development & Partnerships, Sygnum
- Yvonne Zhang, Director and Southeast Asia Risk Advisory Climate & Sustainability Leader, Deloitte
10:05 SGT
Networking Break
10:20 SGT
Operational Efficiencies
Universally, the industry recognises the importance of strengthening and enhancing operational functions within the exchange cleared derivatives ecosystem. Additional stresses have been placed on processes and systems as a result of remote work brought about by the pandemic. How do we improve the resilience and robustness of the infrastructures and support? Our panelists will come together to assess how to manage a remote workforce and retain talent, how operations are adapting to this new environment, explore new innovations and discuss what new skills are needed.
Moderator:
- Max E, Head of Listed Derivatives Clearing Product APAC, Deutsche Bank AG Bank Singapore
Speakers:
- Amanda Boteler, Head of APAC, Futures Clearing Operations, Citi
- Don Byron, Head of Global Industry Operations & Execution, FIA
- Krishna Priya, Director, APAC Operations Managed Services, FIS
- Keith Todd, Executive Chairman, KRM22 & CEO designate, Trading Technologies
- Tom Vo, Head of Listing & Trading Operations, Singapore Exchange
- Bo Yang, Head of Asia Listed Derivatives Operations, Securities Settlement Operations & Securities Lending Operations, Goldman Sachs
11:25 SGT
Asia CCPs: Clearing Trends
Central clearing has always been the foundation of the futures industry. Recent increased market volatility related to the pandemic, changes in regulations, new rules, and more stringent requirements are increasing the burden on central counterparties as well as providing growth opportunities. Representatives from CCPs conducting business in Asia will discuss the various clearing trends and how they are operating under these new conditions.
Moderator:
- Jackie Mesa, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Global Policy, FIA
Speakers:
- Vikram Kothari, Managing Director, NSE Clearing Limited
- Agnes Koh, Chief Risk Officer, Singapore Exchange
- Divya Narula, Head of APAC Clearing Risk & Strategy, J.P. Morgan
- Tetsuo Otashiro, Head of Clearing Planning, Japan Securities Clearing Corporation
- Teo Floor, Chief Executive Officer, CCP12, The Global Association of Central Counterparties
- Rohit Verma, Head of Asia-Pacific, LCH
12:30 SGT
Closing Remarks
Join FIA's Head of Asia-Pacific, Bill Herder, for closing conference remarks.
Speaker:
- Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA
12:35 SGT
Day 2 Concludes
Schedule subject to change.
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