Cleared for Risk: Cyber, Privacy & AI Threats Facing the Derivatives Industry

Cyber threats are no longer just an IT problem — they're a clearing risk, a regulatory risk, and a boardroom risk. From ransomware attacks that can freeze critical market infrastructure to a patchwork of global privacy laws spanning every jurisdiction where FIA members operate, the compliance landscape for futures, options, and cleared derivatives firms has never been more complex — or more consequential.

This session cuts through the noise to deliver a focused, practical briefing on the privacy, cybersecurity, and AI developments that matter most to clearing firms, exchanges, FCMs, and market infrastructure providers. Topics include the surge in state and international data privacy requirements, SEC cyber-incident disclosure obligations, the DOJ's bulk data transfer rules implicating cross-border operations, rising ransomware and third-party vendor risks in interconnected trading ecosystems, and the emerging regulatory framework around AI-driven decision-making. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies for incident response, vendor oversight, and board-level governance — calibrated for the speed and systemic importance of the cleared derivatives markets.