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Recorded Webinar: Data Standards – progress and case studies

10 November 2020

Global data standards and identifiers are essential to business growth, market stability and cost reduction – but they can be challenging to implement, while a lack of consistency across jurisdictions has presented obstacles to global take-up.

However, with regulators starting to sit up and take note, the issue of data standards is coming increasingly to the fore. The FICC Markets Standards Board (FMSB) in its latest Spotlight Review warned that if markets are to remain stable and trusted, fair and effective, then the rapid growth of new technology and of data science must be balanced with more effective governance and control – notably through the widespread use of data standards.

Following on from A-Team Group’s in-depth discussion earlier this year on ‘Data Standards and Identifiers: Where are the helping and what more can be done?’ this webinar brings you the latest updates on progress: including a review of current industry developments around data standards and identifiers including the FIGI, LEI, UPI, ISINs, Cusips and more, and how they have helped firms meet regulatory requirements thus far.

It explores the challenge in adopting these standards, the most urgent pressures facing firms in terms of adoption, and how the industry can further engage in the standard-setting process.

Presenting a range of detailed and specific use cases defining practical illustrations of adoption and execution, the webinar is a must for anyone with an interest in the security, accuracy, timeliness and integrity of data for the smooth running of the financial markets.

Listen to this webinar to find more about:

  • Industry progress on data standards and identifiers such as the FIGI, LEI, UPI, ISINs, Cusips
  • Case studies on how standards are being used
  • Challenges to adoption and barriers to implementation
  • The role of standards in a digital and data driven world

Speakers:

Allie Harris Vice-President, Data, Analytics and Technology
Scotiabank
Emma Kalliomaki Managing Director
ANNA and Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB)
Darren Purcell Senior Director, EMEA
CUSIP Global Services
Richard C Robinson Chief Strategist for Open Data and Standards
Bloomberg
Moderator: Sarah Underwood Editor
A-Team Group

More about our speakers:

Allie Harris

Vice-President, Data, Analytics and Technology

Scotiabank

Allie Harris recently joined Scotiabank’s Global Compliance area as the VP of Global Compliance Data, Analytics and Technology, after her role in creating Scotiabank’s Global Banking and Markets data strategy as the GBM Vice President and Chief Data Officer. Allie is currently responsible for driving the data governance, analytics and technology strategy and implementation across Global Compliance’s three lines of defense.

Previous to Scotiabank her roles have included building the Data Governance office and capability at Ontario Lottery and Gaming, a Crown Corporation of the provincial government; Bank of Montreal’s Data Governance & Analytics team as the Senior Director, Data Governance – leading Canadian Customer, Personal & Commercial banking, Wealth, and Capital Markets data domains and Senior Director with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) leading Enterprise Process Management and Analytics, providing metrics and measurement of processes in an end-to-end fashion.  Allie also serves as an advocate for data standards, communication and outreach strategy, which includes internal stakeholder engagement and marketing as well as participation in national and international financial data and trade associations. She represents Canada as Head of Delegation at the International Standards Organization (ISO) Technical Committee 68 – Financial Services, the Legal Entity Identifier Working Group, and chairs the Working Group on Natural Persons Identification.

Emma Kalliomaki

Managing Director

ANNA and Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB)

In the past decade, Emma Kalliomaki has been an active proponent of international standards such as the ISIN, CFI and LEI. Emma currently serves as managing director of both the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) and its nascent Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB). Emma’s expertise in financial data, standards and regulation have led to her involvement in a number of critical data related initiatives.

Darren Purcell

Senior Director, EMEA

CUSIP Global Services

Darren Purcell is the Senior Director, EMEA for CUSIP Global Services, which is managed on behalf of the American Bankers Association (ABA) by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

He has been managing the CUSIP Global Services business in EMEA since 2004. Darren is responsible for developing CUSIP Global Services business and asset class coverage in EMEA, continuing CUSIP Global Services commitment to serving a global audience.

Prior to joining CUSIP Global Services, Darren spent 10 years at SIX Financial Information, where he was responsible for product management in the UK for a wide range of products including corporate actions, pricing and reference data.

Richard C Robinson

Chief Strategist for Open Data and Standards

Bloomberg

Richard is currently Chief Strategist for Open Data and Standards at Bloomberg.  With over 30 years in the industry, he has worked throughout the front, mid and back offices at leading global custodian banks, brokerages, and industry utilities, leading transformative projects in data, operations workflow, and messaging.

Richard has chaired numerous international standards and industry groups in data and messaging standards, and is currently 2nd Vice Chair of ISITC, and member of the Board.  He is a published author and regarded data expert, speaking globally on data management and standards. He holds an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, and a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University.

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