View as Webpage

New Open Call Now Available!

The 2024 Elections – What’s at Stake?

As the 2024 elections approach, voters face a pivotal moment in U.S. political history. This Open Call dives into the key races that will shape our nation’s future, including that of the financial services industry. These races include the Presidential election, as well as crucial Senate and House races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. This Open Call also covers the major party candidates, their policies, and the Presidential race.

*This call is for educational purposes and for the benefit of STA Members only. Press inquiries should be directed to Forefront Communications.*

With Presenter

Joel Oswald

Principal

Williams & Jensen

Open Call Index

Opening Remarks - 00:00

Question #1: Issues - 05:10

As the campaigns for Republican and Democratic candidates enter their final week, what are the issues that appear to resonate most deeply with voters? What issues are in the future regardless of who wins?

Question #2: Voter Turnout - 12:50

What are your general thoughts on voter turnout thus far? Do you think we’re seeing new voters coming out this year, or simply the same amount of people voting earlier as opposed to on Election Day?

Question #3: Candidates - 18:45

Let’s review the current state and key races:

• House (general), then HFSC
• Senate (general), then Senate Banking
• Presidential

Question #4: The First 100 Days - 29:45

What do you think the first 100 Days will look like for Trump and Harris?

About Joel Oswald and Williams & Jensen

Prior to joining Williams & Jensen, Mr. Oswald worked as a Legislative Assistant for Senator Michael B. Enzi (R-WY) covering a range of issues including financial services and foreign affairs. He then served as Professional Staff on the Senate Subcommittee on International Trade and Finance, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, where he took a leading staff role in the effort to reauthorize the Export Administration Act (EAA). In 2001, Mr. Oswald served as Professional Staff to the Senate Subcommittee on Securities and Investment, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, under the Chairmanship of Senator Michael B. Enzi.

Recent Open Calls

May 21 - Outsourced and Supplementary Trading

Tim O'Halloran, Tourmaline Partners

Here

Apr. 3 - Machine Learning: The Next Piece of the Puzzle?

Brett Harrison, Architect Financial Technologies

Here

Mar. 12 - Expanding the Scope of Rule 605

Mark Davies, S3

Here