Keynote speech:
Broking model of the future.

Keynote panel discussion:

What does the future of the broking business model look like?

• Challenges navigating regulatory landscape as a broker in modern financial markets.
• Unique challenges faced by smaller brokers and how they can be addressed.
• What major changes are required to keep the broking business viable for all?
• Is a wholesale/tiered broking model ideal and what does this mean for the broker-client relationship?

Matthew Rattray
RMB Morgan Stanley

Erica Bruce
SAIS

Nivedna Maharaj
Standard Bank

Viwe Tini
Vunani Securities

Moderator:

Valdene Reddy - JSE

Fireside chat:
Exchange regulation and access to SA financial markets.

• Exchange access and it’s impact on market structure.
• Proposed amendments to the JSE Equities Rules and Directives: What changes can we expect?
• Sponsored access and remote membership: Is the South African market ready?

Mike Powell
Rapid Addition

Andrew Cairns
Standard Bank

Moderator:
Merlin Rajah  - Absa

Panel discussion:
What’s next for the derivatives market and lessons from global markets?

• How have the Reg28 allocation changes affected business
• What can SA learn from global markets to gain a comparative advantage?
• Are retail investors the key to on-screen activity? What are their drivers and barriers to entry?
• How can products and the market structure be improved to transform local derivatives markets?
• What are end clients (retail and institutional) looking for? Are ESG and sustainability derivatives the next big thing?

Helina Sumbhoolaul
JP Morgan

Matthias Kempgen
JSE Clear

Roberto Pharo
Peresec

Moderator: Anelisa Matutu - JSE

Panel discussion:
How has fragmentation impacted the trading of dual listed equities?

• Has local fragmentation opened up more opportunities for arbitrage strategies?
• Does the best execution conversation move beyond explicit costs?
• The effects of global fragmentation on domestic liquidity.
• Are clients execution venue agnostic?
• How can data be used to support decision making around execution venues?

Richard Hills
Big XYT

Yanela Songca Ninety One

Andries Potgieter Investec Markets

Moderator:
Mark Randall - JSE

Panel discussion:
Impact of infrastructure, AI and connectivity on execution strategies.

• Is the cloud the new frontier?
• Has the full potential of the economies of scale in tech infrastructure been realised?
• The increasing role of AI in execution strategies.
• Does the use of AI yield better execution outcomes?
• What further innovations can we expect?

Gordon McArthur
Beeks Group

Eleni Coldrey
Equinix

John Owens
IPC Systems

Moderator:
Tebalo Tsoaeli - JSE

Fireside chat:
Talent acquisition and retention in modern financial markets.

• What major challenges do firms face with retaining talent?
• What is the talent looking for?
• How are firms adapting to the changing workforce requirements in modern financial markets?

Thembi Manyike
Santam

Rufaro Mapanda
Absa

Moderator:
Itumeleng Monale - JSE