FIA Forum: Madrid 2026
29 October 2026 • 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM CESTFIA comes to Madrid, in partnership with BME, for insightful discussion on the challenges, opportunities and developments shaping the listed and cleared derivatives markets.
The Forum will bring together market participants and regulators to share perspectives on the evolution of derivatives markets in Europe. Discussions will explore the evolving regulatory landscape, the latest market trends and innovations, and operational developments to make cleared derivatives markets more efficient and resilient.
This event is open to industry representatives. Corporate contact details must be used when registering. Registration is mandatory.
Programme:
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
09:30 – 09:35
Welcome Remarks
- Juan Flames, CEO, BME
09:35 – 09:40
Introduction and Welcome
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Bruce Savage, Head of Europe, FIA
09:40 – 10:00
Keynote
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Paloma Marín Bona, Vice Chair, Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission
10:00 – 10:45
Building Competitive European Capital Markets: The Regulatory Perspective
European policymakers have placed capital markets integration, competitiveness and simplification at the centre of the regulatory agenda. With MISP, SIU and geopolitical pressure reshaping the policy landscape, this panel will examine the implications for cleared derivatives markets. How can the EU remove remaining barriers to improve capital market efficiency? How far can simplification go without weakening resilience? And what does the next phase of reform mean for market participants and market infrastructure?
Moderator:
- Jean Pierre Salendres, Senior Director of European Policy, FIA
Speakers:
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Pilar Martinez, Head Public Affairs EU & Latam, BME
10:45 – 11:05
Networking Break
11:05 – 11:50
ETD Market Trends: What’s Driving Liquidity, Innovation and Growth?
Exchange traded derivatives markets are changing fast. This panel will explore how institutional investors, retail traders and exchange members see the next phase of growth across Spanish and European derivatives markets. How are resilient local markets, balanced market participation, product innovation and expanding pan European offerings driving liquidity, transparency and competitiveness?
Moderator:
- Clotilde Salmeron Berdejo, Head of Derivatives, BME
11:50 – 12:35
The Evolution of Clearing and Risk Management
As volatility, regulation and evolving market structures reshape derivatives markets, clearing plays a critical role in supporting growth. This panel will explore how the cleared derivatives industry can support innovation, strengthen resilience and deliver more efficient, scalable solutions for an increasingly competitive European ecosystem — while maintaining the highest standards of risk management.
Moderator:
- Bruce Savage, Head of Europe, FIA
Speakers:
- Ataulfo Argenta, Head Clearing Business Development, SIX Clearing
12:35
Closing Remarks
- Bruce Savage, Head of Europe, FIA
12:40 – 13:40
Networking Lunch
Sponsorship: Contact Toni Vitale Chan, Vice President of Business Development at +1 312.636.2919 to discuss 2026 sponsorship opportunities.
Press: Please contact FIA Media Relations (fiapr@fia.org) to register as press.
BME, Plaza de la Lealtad, 1
28014 Madrid, Spain
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