Joining Financial Forces: Highlights from STA’s Washington DC Spring Update

At STA, providing industry education and fostering collaboration among the many different players that comprise our nation’s constantly evolving financial services landscape are key aspects of our mission. Our events always seek to amplify diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for attendees to share ideas and strengthen relationships, helping everyone do their part to maintain a healthy market structure.

Our 2024 Washington DC Spring Update, hosted last month at the iconic St. Regis Hotel, was no exception. Held in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, this sponsor-exclusive event brought together congressional members, legislative staff, regulatory leaders and business decision-makers from across the industry to share their views on key issues and proposed reforms. Unsurprisingly, there was no shortage of topics to discuss.

This year’s event featured several members of the House Financial Services Committee, regulatory representatives from bodies like the SEC and FINRA, and senior executives from leading firms in retail trading and on the buy side. Read on for a snapshot of the key discussion topics that defined their panels and fireside chats. Read more

Canadian STA Update

Registration is now open for CSTA's 2024 Annual Conference!

Complete with a TSX Closing Bell ceremony, a golf tournament, and plenty more, register today to reserve your spot and connect with CSTA colleagues in Quebec City!

August 15-18

Hilton Quebec City

Quebec City, QC

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Upcoming STA Affiliate Events

Carolina STA Annual Conference

May 8-10

The Charleston Place Hotel

Charleston, SC

STA Wisconsin Spring Brewers Outing

May 11

American Family Field

Milwaukee, WI

STANY Spring Golf Tournament

May 13

Fairmount Country Club

Chatham, NJ

Boston STA Annual Golf Outing

June 3

Myopia Hunt Club

Hamilton, MA

San Francisco STA Annual Conference

June 6-9

Pebble Beach Resort

Pebble Beach, CA

STA Affiliate Events

Changing the Face of Financial Services: Lesley Kelly, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners

We're thrilled to announce that STA Women in Finance's Changing the Face of Financial Services interview series is back!

Kicking off this year's series of profiles is Lesley Kelly, Head Trader and Partner at Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners. Read more

Celebrating the Women of Washington DC

By Christine Lee, Liquidnet

2024 STA WIF Vice Chair

Thank you to all who attended our Washington DC Spring Update earlier this month! Hosted in person for the first time since its 2020 debut, we were thrilled to welcome our sponsors along with legislative and business speakers who offered valuable insight on the latest in markets and regulation.

On behalf of STA and our Women in Finance Committee, we'd like to extend a special recognition to the women who contributed to our Washington DC Spring Update and who shared their unique perspectives with our attendees in their respective areas of expertise. Read more

New Open Call Replay Available!

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an Open Meeting on Wednesday, March 6, where they adopted amendments to the National Market System (NMS) stock order execution disclosure requirements of Regulation NMS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These amendments expand the scope of entities subject to Rule 605, modifying the categorization and content of order information reported under the rule.

Expanding the Scope of Rule 605

Featuring Mark Davies

Founder and CEO, S3