All in the Family: How STA's Committees Reflect the Loyalty and Longevity of Our Members

By Jim Hyde, NYSE/ICE

2024 STA Chair

Earlier this year, we recognized the contributions of a select group of STA members by awarding them the title of Chair Emeritus. This position was granted to the inaugural chairs of each of STA's Advisory Committees for their role in making these important working groups what they are today. These individuals have dedicated countless hours to STA, and their service to their respective committees has provided a platform for greater subject matter expertise and collaboration among our members and lawmakers.

At STA, our relationships are our strength – for almost 100 years, we have provided a forum where industry professionals can exchange ideas, create friendships and combine their knowledge for the good of their firms and the industry at large. Our advisory committees are a natural extension of that mission. They enable us to offer an informed perspective on a wide range of industry issues, drawing upon the collective knowledge of true experts. Instead of being pulled in too many different directions, our committee-based structure means we can be as in-depth as the situation calls for, enabling us to advocate for our members on virtually any topic.

Our organization may serve individuals but we make our biggest impact as a collective – and our advisory committees are a perfect example. Committee members and particularly committee chairs play a major role in helping us carry out our mission and deliver for our overall membership. They are often among the most dedicated members, generously providing guidance and insights on their respective areas of expertise long after their term is up.

On behalf of the STA Board, join me in congratulating the below individuals on their appointments as Chairs Emeritus!

Eric Pollackov, Invesco – ETF Advisory Committee

Rory O’Kane, Simplex Trading – Listed Options Committee

Christine Sandler, Hashnote – Women in Finance Committee

Matt Billings, Robinhood & Nick Otte, GTS – Retail Advisory Committee

STA Washington DC Spring Update

April 10, 2024

St. Regis Washington, DC

Our annual Washington DC Spring Update will be held in-person at the St. Regis Washington, D.C. hotel. This sponsor-exclusive event will feature congressional members and staff, as well as regulatory and business leaders, as they share their perspectives on key issues and proposed reforms.

Registration will open soon!

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Canadian STA Update

The CSTA wishes to thank Roberta Pigat, TD Asset Management, for her role as our Conference Chair for the past 15 years. Her hard work and dedication in coordinating our conference year after year has been instrumental in the success of the CSTA organization.

Roberta’s ability to take an idea and turn it into a fantastic reality has been an incredible addition to the CSTA’s Annual Conference. It is the passion Roberta holds for the Canadian trading community that has inspired many, and her commitment to excellence has set a high standard for all of us.

Roberta, thank you for your unwavering support of the CSTA and its mission - you have made a significant impact in creating memorable and productive events year after year! We are honored to have had the opportunity to work with you, and we wish you all the best in the future.

Sincerely,

Bobby Iuculano, CSTA Chair

John Christofilos, CSTA President

On Behalf of the CSTA Board

Upcoming CSTA and Affiliate Events:

March 21: MIETA AGM & Cocktail Event

April 16: IETA Spring Fling

June 6: IETA Annual General Meeting & Cocktail Event

June 7: IETA Annual Golf Tournament

August 15-18: CSTA 29th Annual Conference, Quebec City

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Denver STA 2024 Ski Train Conference

March 7-9

Winter Park, CO

Boston STA St. Patrick's Day Party

March 7

Central Wharf

Boston, MA

San Francisco STA March

Madness Event

March 21

San Francisco, CA

Dallas STA March Madness Networking Event

March 21

Katy Trail Ice House

Dallas, TX

Dallas STA Texas Traders Spring Golf Tournament

March 22

Grapevine Golf Course

Grapevine, TX

STA Affiliate Events

STA St. Louis 2024 Scholarship Application Now Open

The Security Traders Association of St. Louis is excited to announce the opening of the application window for its annual scholarship awards. Each year, the STASL endowment awards a one-time scholarship for $2,500 to two recipients. To be eligible, applicants must be an employee, spouse, or dependent child of an employee of a STASL member firm.

Learn more about the application process and see full eligibility rules here.

Please note, the application deadline is April 15, 2024.

A Note From Christine Lee, 2024 WIF Vice Chair

By Christine Lee, Liquidnet

2024 STA WIF Vice Chair

I am honored to be your Women in Finance Vice Chair for 2024. Nearly two decades in this industry has taught me the value and strength of community. I am truly grateful to be able to be a leader of an organization that provides the space for women to collaborate, convene, and elevate one another.

Traders Magazine: STA Florida's 42nd Annual Conference

Check out Traders Magazine's recent interview with STA Florida President Janice Hilsman, who spoke on the affiliate's impressive lineup of conference speakers and its charitable efforts on behalf of the Promise Fund of Florida, an organization dedicated to the fight against breast and cervical cancer. Read here

New Open Call Available!

Asset managers continue to see outsourced and supplementary trading relationships as a means to achieve operational efficiencies and a strategy to address the ever-changing regulatory and competitive landscape.

Outsourced and Supplementary Trading: Then Versus Now

Featuring Jeff LeVeen

Head of Outsourced Trading, JonesTrading