
Asia Derivatives Conference
28 November 2023 - 30 November 2023 • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Asia 2022. FIA returns to Singapore on 28-30 November for Asia 2023. The Asia Derivatives Conferences is the gathering point for the Asia-Pacific cleared derivatives community. Get up to speed on regional and global developments, meet with key vendors and build powerful connections.
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2022 Featured Speakers




2022 Programme
- 29 & 30 November
- 1 December
Tuesday, 29 November
18:00 SGT
MSCI Clearing and Exchange Leaders Reception (invite only)
Wednesday, 30 November
8:00 SGT
Registration Opens
8:30 SGT
Exhibit Hall Opens
9:00 SGT
Opening Remarks
Speaker:
- Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA
9:05 SGT
Fireside Chat - Chairman, Asia Advisory Board, FIA
Walt Lukken, President and CEO, FIA sits down with David Martin, Managing Director, Head of Futures and Derivatives Clearing, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan & Chairman, Asia Advisory Board, FIA to discuss the current landscape of the APAC exchange-traded derivatives industry.
Interviewer:
- Walt Lukken, President and CEO, FIA
Interviewee:
- David Martin, Managing Director, Head of Futures and Derivatives Clearing, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan and Chairman, Asia Advisory Board, FIA
9:20 SGT
Fireside Chat - SGX Group
Walt Lukken, President and CEO, FIA sits down with Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer, SGX Group to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the APAC exchange-traded derivatives industry.
Interviewer:
- Walt Lukken, President and CEO, FIA
Interviewee:
- Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer, SGX Group
9:50 SGT
Networking Break
10:20 SGT
Keynote Address
- Christy Goldsmith Romero, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
10:50 SGT
The Impact of Regulatory Developments on the ETD Industry
Regional and global regulatory developments have greatly impacted the exchange traded derivatives industry in recent years. Coupled with global macro-economic and geopolitical issues, industry participants find themselves navigating an increasingly dynamic environment. Join our panel of experts as they share their views on key developments and topical issues, and provide insights on regulatory trends.
Moderator:
- Allison Lurton, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, FIA
Speakers:
- Josh Margolis, Director & Associate General Counsel, Citi
- Lena Ng, Partner, Clifford Chance
- Seker SB, Vice President, Product Legal (Global) & Regulatory Lead (AMEA), Crypto.com
- Kate Simpson, Vice President, Futures and Derivatives Clearing, J.P. Morgan
- Karen K. Wuertz, Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Development, National Futures Association
11:50 SGT
Networking Lunch
13:20 SGT
Fireside Chat - OSE-Japan Exchange Group
David Martin, Managing Director, Head of Futures and Derivatives Clearing, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan & Chairman, Asia Advisory Board, FIA sits down with Moriyuki Iwanaga, President & CEO, OSE-Japan Exchange Group to discuss the issues that the Japanese exchange-traded derivatives industry faces in the current environment.
Interviewer
- David Martin, Managing Director, Head of Futures and Derivatives Clearing, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan and Chairman, Asia Advisory Board, FIA
Interviewee
- Moriyuki Iwanaga, President & CEO, OSE-Japan Exchange Group
13:50 SGT
The Next Chapter in Market Technology?
The ETD market is built on a web of technology providing specific solutions that connect key functions through the life-cycle of a trade, from pre-trade risk and execution through to collateral management and clearing. This panel will consider how current trends, such as the growing adoption of cloud computing by exchanges, the use of AI and the streamlining of post-trade services, will impact markets and their participants in the future.
Moderator:
- Max E, Head of Listed Derivatives Clearing Product APAC, Deutsche Bank AG Bank Singapore
Speakers:
- Ulf Carlsson, Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific & Japan, Nasdaq
- Alison King, Head of Trading and Clearing Services, Equities, SGX Group
- Neil Newby, ED, Asia Equities Operations & APAC Branch Operations, J.P. Morgan
- Guy Rowcliffe, Co-CEO, OSTTRA
- Keith Todd, Chief Executive Officer, Trading Technologies
14:50 SGT
Networking Break
15:20 SGT
The Clearing Environment: Volatility, New Products and Regulation
The challenges of upholding the safety and confidence in a clearing house are massive, and the clearing arena is in a state of continuous evolution. With an ever-changing economic environment and geo-political actions, the markets are seeing extreme volatility. Even with that volatility, CCPs are introducing new products for clearing and reviewing the implications of recently introduced regulations. Our panel will share their experiences and insights to discuss clearing services and the impact on the global cleared derivatives market.
Moderator:
- Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA
Speakers:
- Ivan Han, Executive Director, Deputy Chief Risk Officer, SGX Group
- Erik T. Mueller, Chief Executive Officer, Eurex Clearing AG
- Divya Narula, Executive Director, Head of APAC Clearing Risk & Strategy, J.P. Morgan
- Nicholas Steele, Head of Rates Risk, SwapClear, Listed Rates & SwapAgent, LCH
- Shaun Yeoh, SVP, Associate General Counsel, APAC Markets, Citigroup
16:20 SGT
The Derivatives Landscape in China
Financial sector reforms and the search for continued economic growth is spurring internationalization efforts in China’s derivatives markets. The recent China’s Futures and Derivatives Law (FDL) is an historic development, being the first law in China regulating futures and derivatives trading at a national legislative level. The opening up and easing of market access to better facilitate cross border trading is being watched very carefully by industry players both in and outside of mainland China. Our panelists will provide their insights on the business potential and risks involved in growing China’s derivatives markets.
Moderator:
- Tze Min Yeo, Head of Legal & Policy, Asia-Pacific, FIA
Speakers:
- Bradley Fraser, Director, Head of Prime Derivatives Services, Asia, Barclays
- Marcus Goi, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Sharon Shi, Chief Executive Officer, G.H. Financials Limited
- Simon Walker, Managing Director, Head of APAC Equity Risk, Morgan Stanley
- Dr. Lawrence Zhang, Rotating Chief Representative, Joint Office of the Chinese Commodity Exchanges
17:30 SGT
Exhibits Close
17:30 SGT
Welcome Reception
Celebrate the return of the in-person Asia Derivatives Conference! Enjoy cocktails and conversation with fellow attendees as you wrap up the first day of Asia 2022. The Welcome Reception takes place in a unique space at The St. Regis Singapore - Caroline's Mansion. Follow the signs and access this space via the Level 1U Linkway.
Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, 1 December
8:00 SGT
Registration Opens
8:30 SGT
Exhibit Hall Opens
9:00 SGT
Fireside Chat - National Stock Exchange of India
Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA sits down with Ashish Chauhan, Chief Executive Officer, National Stock Exchange of India to discuss the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the Indian exchange-traded derivatives market.
Interviewer:
- Bill Herder, Head of Asia-Pacific, FIA
Interviewee:
- Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, National Stock Exchange of India
9:30 SGT
Digital Assets: The Next Currency?
Digital assets are transitioning into a recognized financial asset class, with mainstream exchanges developing their own offerings and regulators addressing how to oversee the market. This session will provide a regional overview of how digitalization is reshaping financial markets, the response of regulators, institutional appetite and the development of derivatives markets.
Speakers:
- Adam Farthing, Chief Risk Officer, B2C2 Japan
- Shunyet Jan, Managing Director, Asia & Cryptos, Tower Research Capital Asia
- Ave King, Global Deputy Head of Compliance, FalconX
- Darius Liu, Co-Founder & Board Director, ADDX
- Alan Lim, Head, Fintech Infrastructure Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore
10:30 SGT
Networking Break
11:00 SGT
The Great Debate – Digital Assets
Motion: This house believes that crypto markets will lead to disintermediation of the clearing firm model.
The rise of the super crypto trading platform is revolutionizing the traditional market model and threatening the future role of the clearing firm. Should the industry care?
Two teams of industry experts will join in a spirited debate about this topical issue. This fun, lively and informative battle is always a highlight of the Asia Derivatives Conference. At the conclusion of the debate, the audience votes on which side fared better on the day.
Moderator:
- Michael Syn, Senior Managing Director, Head of Equities, SGX Group
Speakers:
- Allison Lurton, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, FIA
- Andrew Pal, Institutional Sales, SBI Digital Markets
- Jennifer Ilkiw, President, ICE Futures US, Intercontinental Exchange
- Kevin Rideout, Managing Director & Co-Head of Sales & Marketing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
12:00 SGT
Networking Lunch
13:00 SGT
Exchange: APAC View
Senior exchange executives from across the globe discuss industry issues facing the region and provide their opinions on the path going forward.
Moderator:
- Walt Lukken, President and CEO, FIA
Speakers:
- Russell Beattie, Managing Director & Head of Asia Pacific, CME Group
- Sérgio Gullo, Managing Director, International Business Development, Asia & Oceania, B3
- Maria Levanti, President & COO, ICE Futures Singapore & ICE Clear Singapore
- Mezhgan Qabool, Head of Market Development APAC, & Head of Equity & Index Sales APAC, Eurex
- Kevin Rideout, Managing Director & Co-Head of Sales & Marketing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
14:00 SGT
What’s Next for the Individual Investor?
Recent global events have created unprecedented volatility in the retail markets. From curbing inflation policies to geo-political events, individual investors have been affected. Our panel of experts will discuss major market themes, portfolio positioning, use of derivatives, the changing regulatory environment, and a look ahead at 2023 from the investor point of view. They will share their views on new customer protection and regulatory changes impacting their ability to use the markets.
Moderator:
- Emma Davey, Chief Commercial Officer, FIA
Speakers:
- Sharon Ang, Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific, Global Client Services, Cboe Global Markets
- Grace Chan, Executive Director, Phillip Nova
- Hari. K, Head-Business, National Stock Exchange of India
- Mohd. Saleem, Acting Director, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives
- Sachin Samant, President & Business Head, BFIG group, Kotak Mahindra Bank
15:00 SGT
Networking Break
15:30 SGT
Looking Through the Industry’s Crystal Ball
As 2022 draws to a close, the industry is witnessing another year of record volumes, driven in large part by geo-political trends. Yes, as the market responds to current developments like the war in Ukraine, it is also looking further ahead at longer term issues such as climate change and the growing adoption of digital assets. Panelists will consider the role of derivative markets in meeting these and other challenges and discuss opportunities that lie ahead.
Moderator:
- Chris Bainbridge, Head of Prime Brokerage & Clearing, Asia-Pacific, SG Securities (HK) Ltd
Speakers:
- Shiau-Ling Chong, Head of APAC Futures & Options, OTC Clearing and FXPB, BofA Securities
- Dheeraj Daswani, Head of Futures & Clearing Product, APAC, Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte. Ltd
- Joyce Goh, Commercial Director, Climate Impact X
- Neeraj Maathur, Head of Corporate Strategy, Singapore, Optiver
- Michael Peters, Chief Executive Officer, Eurex Frankfurt AG
16:30 SGT
Taste of Asia Reception
18:00 SGT
Exhibits Close
18:30 SGT
SGX Group Closing Reception (Sponsored by SGX Group)
Celebrate the return of in-person events by wrapping up your FIA Asia 2022 experience with a closing reception sponsored by SGX Group. Grab drinks, enjoy the bar bites and bust out some moves at the dance club, Zouk. Shuttle buses will be provided from St. Regis Hotel to Zouk, on a first-come-first-serve basis. Buses depart at 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm*. See you there!
Venue:
- Zouk – 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore 179022
Time:
- 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Schedule subject to change.
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