27th ANNUAL 

SYMPOSIUM 

 

 

For International Market Authorities on Regulation of 

Derivatives Products, Markets, and Financial Intermediaries

Location 

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission 

Headquarters

1155 21st Street, NW 

Washington, DC 20581 

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Schedule 

Optional Pre-meeting Program: 

• Meeting with US Congressional Staff 

Monday, October 21, 2019 (1:30 pm –

4:00 pm) 

Symposium Program 

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 

 through Friday, October 25, 2019 

(ending 3:00 pm on Friday) 

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Symposium Fee 

US$525.00 per person (Covers conference 

registration, breakfast and lunch) 

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Registration Deadline 

October 11, 2019 (space is limited) 

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Contact 

Kevin Piccoli 

+1-646-746-9834 

Symposium@cftc.gov 

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission invites 

you to attend its 27th Annual Symposium for International 

Market Authorities on Regulation of Derivatives, Products, 

Markets and Financial Intermediaries on October 22 - 25, 

2019 (pre-meeting event on Monday October 21st). This 

special program is meant to be a comprehensive 

educational experience about futures and derivatives 

regulation. Over its 27 year history, the program has 

grown in depth of topics and diversification of participant 

to make it one of the most respected events for regulators. 

Participants can expect to explore the fundamentals of 

futures and derivatives regulation and current issues 

facing regulators with experts from the CFTC, industry and 

other U.S. regulators. Speakers also will discuss market 

trends in the global economy. The optional pre-meeting 

program will entail a visit to the US Congress. 

This year our LabCFTC will host a one day of Fintech 

Forward which will feature leading industry speakers 

discussing the future of Fintech as it relates to the financial 

services industry. We will combine this with a 

international regulators panel discussing fintech 

regulatory approaches around the world. 

We encourage regulators from diverse jurisdictions with 

markets at various levels of development to attend this 

symposium. The interplay between representatives of 

developing and mature markets will lead to a lively and 

instructive sharing of knowledge, experiences, and 

opinions that are sure to be beneficial to all participants. 

Register by going to CFTC Registration Link

Kevin Piccoli

Deputy Director & Head of Technical Assistance, 

Office of International Affairs 
Program at a Glance 

Expert speakers from the CFTC and industry will cover the following topics: 

CFTC Regulatory Structure and Priorities 

 Discussion with the CFTC Chairman and Commissioners about the CFTC’s Priorities

 Discussion with the National Futures Association (NFA) about NFA’s Priorities 

 Meeting with Republican and Democrat Congressional Staff 

 Introduction to the CFTC and its Legal Regime 

Exchanges, Central Clearinghouses and Intermediaries 

 Exchange oversight process with a focus on stress testing 

 Discussion of the CFTCs Market Oversight Process 

 Latest Trends and Techniques for Overseeing FCMs 

 Key Issues Facing FCMs in Today’s Global Markets 

 An Analysis of Margin 2.0 and Exchange Speedbumps 

 Compliance Monitoring and Testing Best Practices 

 Trends and Analysis of the Commodities and Derivatives Markets 

 

International Regulation 

 Discussion of Key Issues Facing Global Regulators 

 Analysis of IOSCOs Warehouse and Delivery Report 

 Current Issues Facing International Regulators 

Enforcement 

 CFTC Enforcement Priorities and trends for 2019-2020

 Discussion with firms on how to handle a CFTC request for information and investigation 

 Enforcement Case Studies 

FinTech, Cyber and Crypto Currencies 

 Report from LabCFTC 

 The latest on FinTech and RegTech Directly from the Innovators 

 Regulation of Crypto-Assets

 Regulatory Approaches to Cyber Security 
APPLICATION INFORMATION 

Due to resource and space considerations, we request that each organization register no 

more than three individuals. The program will be conducted in English and translators are 

not permitted at the training sessions due to a lack of space. Upon registration, you will 

receive a confirmation in writing noting the acceptance of each applicant for the program. 

Hotel information is attached. Book your hotel early as Washington is a very busy 

convention city and hotel rooms are difficult to secure in October. 

To register, please use this link: 

CFTC Registration Link

PROGRAM FEE 

The cost to attend the seminar is US$525.00 per person (do not deduct any wire or bank 

transaction fees). All payments must be received by October 11, 2019. Payment 

instructions will be provided in the registration form. PLEASE NOTIFY US BY EMAIL OF ANY 

CANCELLATIONS AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT TO AVOID THE PAYMENT 

REQUIREMENT. No refunds will be provided after this date.

PROGRAM VENUE

CFTC Headquarters Conference Center, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington DC 20581, USA. A 

government issued passport will be required for building security clearance. 

 

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

 

The program is directed at mid and senior-level individuals with either policy, oversight, 

supervisory and/or enforcement responsibilities. 

PROGRAM CONTACT

Kevin Piccoli 

Deputy Director and Head of Technical Assistance Program 

Office of International Affairs 

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission 

Telephone: +1 646 746 9834 

e-mail: Symposium@cftc.gov 
Name of Beneficiary Commodity Futures Trading Commission 

Account Number 95140001

IBAN Code (Euro payments 

only)

[no IBAN Code is required for these payments

as funds are to be sent in USD]

Branch Code/Routing Number 021030004

Receiving Bank Name TREAS NYC

Beneficiary Bank Name TREAS NYC

Bank Street Address 33 Liberty Street 

City, Postal Code New York, 10045

Country United States of America

SWIFT/BIC code FRNYUS33 021030004

Reasons for Payment TASC-Payment for US CFTC International Regulators 

Symposium/Attendee Name/Your Agency Name

Payment Instructions: 

By Check or Money Order 

To be made out to US Commodity Futures Trading Commission with memo 

notation of “CFTC International Regulators Symposium” and mailed to (contact 

information +1-405-954-6569, email – 9-AMC-AR-CFTC@faa.gov ):

U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission 

ESC/FAA/MMAC, ATTN: AMK-326

6500 S. MacArthur Blvd. 

HQ Room 265 

Oklahoma City, OK 73169 

By Wire 

(Contact Jamie Stovall (+1-405-954-5421) or Kristine Everhart (+1-405-954-5902) 

with questions) 

Payment should not be net of any wire or bank transaction fees.

All funds need to be received by October 11th. 
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Address: 2118 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 

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Phone: (202) 628-7177 

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Address: 2120 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037 

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Address: 520 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001 

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