London, 06 June 2023

Bringing together the ETF Community 

A must-attend event, designed exclusively for ETF professionals, the Euroclear ETF Symposium - opportunities and challenges, took place in London. 

The symposium brought together industry leaders and innovators to highlight hot topics in ETFs as the industry expands into new markets, with new products and embracing new technologies. 

The event is a unique networking opportunity and a chance for ETF issuers from all the regions to meet their peers, investors and the wider ETF ecosystem. 

An insightful agenda and inspirational speakers

Following an introduction highlighting the many remarkable recent changes in the industry, we will deep-dive into: 

Keynote speaker: Monica Gogna, Head of Financial Regulation, EY Law

Introduction

Hear the latest on developments within the European ETF industry, including the evolution of regulation and how distribution is still the key to success. What are the challenges facing new entrants and how does the industry continue to innovate?


Moderator: Mohamed M'Rabti, Director, is Head of Product management APAC, Global Head of ETF, Euroclear

Global ETF distribution

The panel will provide valuable insights on the developments in global ETF distribution with a spotlight on the evolution of ETFs in the APAC region, currently the fastest growing ETF market in the world. 

Among the speakers:

  • Daniel Davis, Head of Primary Markets, ETP Capital Markets, DWS
  • Tom Digby, Head of ETF Business Development & Capital Markets, Asia/Pacific, Invesco
  • Dennis Fok, Head of ETF Portfolio Management, Mirae Asset Global Investments
  • Henry Jim, ETF Analyst, Bloomberg
  • Slawomir Rzeszotko, ETF Business Development, Jane Street

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner & Founder, ETFGI

The future of retail

The panel will explore the increasing significance of ETFs in the retail sector and how it changes the landscape for issuers, distributors, and intermediaries as roboadvisors come to fore. 

Among the speakers:

  • Stefan Armbruster, Managing Director, flatexDEGIRO
  • Pacome Breton, Head of portfolio management, Nutmeg
  • Niels Lemmers, Head of Public Affairs, Flow Traders
  • Salim Sebbata, Managing Director, Bux
  • Martin Walentowitz, Senior Sales Manager for ETFs and index solutions, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Moderator: Gareth Jones, Product Management, Market Liquidity, Director, Euroclear

T+1 settlement

The great debate is on and the panel will highlight primary pros and cons of moving to a shorter settlement cycle and the challenges it brings. 

Among the speakers:

  • Tim Elliott, Product Manager, Citi
  • Ciarán Fitzpatrick, Head of ETF Solutions, State Street Europe
  • Matthew James, Director, Barclays Prime Services
  • Benjamin O'Dwyer, ETF Capital Markets Specialist, State Street Global Advisors

Where

London

When

06 June 2023

16:15 - 16:30: Registration

16:30 - 18:30: ETF Symposium

18:30 - 20:00:
Networking drinks