Association of Cyprus International Financial Firms (ACIFF) Breakfast Seminar:
“Navigating EMIR REFIT: Unraveling Regulatory Changes”
Event Details
Event Overview
The Breakfast Event will provide participants with an overview of the upcoming changes to EMIR’s reporting rules (EMIR-REFIT), focusing on key challenges and offering insights regarding tangible steps reporting countries can take to be prepared.
Keynote speakers will include governmental officials, representatives from the London Stock Exchange’s Post Trade Reporting service, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), as well as key market participants from the financial services industry with global operations.
Audience
The seminar is addressed to Banks, Investment Firms, Investment Funds, and large corporations that trade with derivatives and are subject to the provisions of EMIR.
Reasons To Attend
Participants will receive refined insights, a comprehensive understanding of the forthcoming changes, and the ability to navigate them effectively.
Agenda
08:30 – 09:00
Registration and Networking
Breakfast Opening
Mateo Jarrin Cuvi, Global Manager for Partners & Media, The Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance
09:05 – 09:15
Welcome Address
Demetris Taxitaris, Chairman, Association of Cyprus International Financial Firms (ACIFF)
09:15 – 09:40
Keynote Speech – “The Economy of Cyprus and the Financial Services Industry”.
Chris Patsalides, Special Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs, Republic of Cyprus
09:40 – 09:55
Keynote Speech – “EMIR REFIT changes: TR’s perspective”
James Hardie, Director UnaVista Product, London Stock Exchange Group
09:55 – 10:10
Keynote Speech – “CySEC’s Approach to EMIR Reporting”
Niki Nikolaou, Senior Officer, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
10:10 – 10:40
Networking Coffee and Breakfast Break
10:40 – 11:20
Panel Discussion – “EMIR REFIT Operational Changes and Challenges”
Luis F.Parra, Director, MAP FinTech UK (Moderator)
James Hardie, Director UnaVista Product, London Stock Exchange Group
Niki Nicolaou, Senior Officer, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Eric Odotei, Group Head of Regulatory Reporting, Finalto
George Markides, Senior Manager, Compliance Support Department, MAP S.Platis
11:20 – 11:30
Closing Remarks
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