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The SIFMA Podcast

SIFMA is the voice of the nation’s securities industry, bringing together the shared interests of hundreds of broker-dealers, banks and asset managers. We advocate for effective and resilient capital markets. Our podcast brings together market and industry experts to make the connection between public policy and finance.
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Episodes

Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights: What to Look For at Jackson Hole

In this episode of Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights, SIFMA’s Head of Research, Katie Kolchin, CFA, is joined by Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel and Chair of the SIFMA Economist Roundtable to discuss the status of inflation, the future for rate hikes, and what to look for at the Fed’s annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, kicking off on August 24.

Aug 16, 202319 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - July 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for July 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices, and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Aug 09, 20234 min

Developing Emotional Connections to Issues of DE&I

In the last episode of Part I of SIFMA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Podcast series, SIFMA EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with John Taft, Vice Chair of Baird to discuss what it takes to be a committed DE&I advocate and how having an emotional connection is critical when it comes to doing the work that is necessary to make a difference.

Jul 20, 202322 min

Prioritizing DE&I as a Business Imperative with a Client-Centered Focus

In the next episode of our DE&I podcast series, SIFMA’s EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with HSBC Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Mark Steffensen to discuss how the firm prioritizes DE&I as a business imperative with a client-centered focus. The core of HSBC as an international bank is multiculturalism and helping to connect clients from all over the world to capital and to one another is essential.

Jul 06, 202322 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - June 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for June 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices, and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Jul 05, 20233 min

Enhancing a Culture of Inclusion

In the next episode of SIFMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Podcast series, SIFMA’s EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with Charles Schwab Managing Director, Head of International Services, Lisa Hunt to discuss the ways that Charles Schwab is still creating a more inclusive environment 50 years later with its original vision to bring more people from Main Street into the world of investing.

Jun 29, 202321 min

Leveraging a Data-Driven Approach for DEI

In the next episode of the 2023 SIFMA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Podcast series, SIFMA EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with Alliance Bernstein Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Citizenship, Vanessa Cox-Irvin to discuss the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion and their efforts to recruit and retain diverse colleagues in the financial services industry.

Jun 14, 202323 min

Top 10 Takeaways from SIFMA’s Economist Roundtable Mid-Year Survey

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Katie Kolchin highlights the top ten results from our 2023 mid-year survey. After that, we’ll share a conversation between our president and CEO, Ken Bentsen, and the Chair of our Economist Roundtable, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, managing director and chief US economist for Stifel.

Jun 12, 202320 min

Dedicating DE&I to LGBTQ+ and Other Underrepresented Communities

In the first episode of our DE&I podcast series and to honor pride month, SIFMA EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with JPMorgan Chase Managing Director and Global Head of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Brad Baumoel, for a discussion on the firm’s DE&I centers of excellence, in particular for LGBTQ+, and how they deliver impact for underrepresented and marginalized communities. They dig into how the programs and initiatives strengthen internal culture and raise visibility into communiti...

Jun 07, 202324 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - May 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for May 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices, and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Jun 06, 20233 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - April 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for April 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

May 01, 20234 min

Economist Roundtable Flash Poll: 1Q23

The SIFMA Economist Roundtable brings together chief U.S. economists from nearly 30 global and regional financial institutions. Its semiannual survey, published prior to the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, compiles the median economic forecast of Roundtable members.

Apr 26, 20234 min

Creating Risk by Fixing What's Not Broken

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with our team to discuss the potential impacts of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's far-reaching equity market structure proposals and walk through our recently filed comment letters. Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, Chris Killian, Managing Director, Securitization and Corporate Credit, Leslie Norwood, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Mu...

Apr 11, 202336 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - March 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for March 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Apr 04, 20233 min

Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights: Can the Fed Have Its Cake and Eat It, Too?

Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights is a new series within the SIFMA Podcast. We'll be talking with experts from across the industry about key issues impacting the capital markets and financial industry. In this first episode, SIFMA's Head of Research, Katie Kolchin, CFA is joined by Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel and Chair of the SIFMA Economist Roundtable, to discuss the Fed's fight to tame stubborn inflation and manage turmoil in the banking system.

Mar 28, 202317 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - February 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for February 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Mar 03, 20233 min

The SIFMA Podcast: Digging into the SIFMA Insights Market Structure Compendium

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s President & CEO, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., sits down with Katie Kolchin, Managing Director and Head of Research for SIFMA, to dig into equity and related market performance and find out what a difference a year makes. They'll also discuss what’s in store for 2023.

Feb 28, 202314 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - January 2023 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for January 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Feb 06, 20233 min

SIFMA Insights Spotlight - December 2022 Market Metrics

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for December, our final report for the year looking back at 2022. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.

Jan 06, 20233 min

Top 10 Takeaways from SIFMA’s Economist Roundtable Year-End Survey

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Katie Kolchin highlights the top ten results from our survey. After that, we’ll share a conversation between our president and CEO, Ken Bentsen, and the Chair of our Economist Roundtable, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, managing director and chief US economist for Stifel.

Dec 12, 202239 min

One-on-One with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at SIFMA's 2022 Annual Meeting

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Ken Bentsen sits down with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Janet L. Yellen to discuss the state of the markets and their resiliency in the face of volatility. This conversation was recorded live from the 2022 SIFMA Annual Meeting in New York City.

Nov 09, 202238 min

The Move to T+1

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Tom Price, SIFMA Managing Director, Operations, Technology and BCP, and Anthony Macchiarulo, Senior Associate, Financial Services Operations, to discuss SIFMA's efforts, in conjunction with DTCC and ICI, to accelerate the settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1 and the recently published T+1 Playbook , which was designed to serve as a resource to provide guidance around activities, timelines, dependen...

Sep 07, 202215 min

A Conversation With Lindsey Piegza On The 2022 Mid - Year Economic Forecast

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Lindsey Piegza, Ph. D, Chief Economist and Managing Director for Stifel Nicolaus & Co. and Chair of the SIFMA Economic Advisory Roundtable, to discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy and results from SIFMA's recent survey of chief economists from 27 global and regional financial institutions.To download the survey, visit https://www.sifma.org/resources/news/the-sifma-podcast-a-conversation...

Jun 13, 202223 min

The State of the Markets, Their Regulation and Their Resiliency - A Conversation from SIFMA Ops

In this far-ranging discussion at the 2022 Operations Conference & Exhibition, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA’s president and CEO, sits down with Thomas Pluta, Global Head of the Linear Rates Trading Business at J.P. Morgan and 2022 Chair of SIFMA’s Board of Directors, to explore SIFMA’s priorities on behalf of our members including:The State of the MarketsTreasury Market StructureThe Regulatory AgendaShortened Settlement CycleThe LIBOR TransitionCOVID: The Ultimate Stress TestAnd moreFor re...

Jun 01, 202225 min

The SIFMA Podcast: A Primer on Proposed Reforms to Money Market Fund Rules

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Lindsey Keljo who is Managing Director and Head of SIFMA’s Asset Management Group and Jamie Gershkow, Partner at Stradley Ronon for a discussion on the SEC’s proposed reforms to money market fund rules.

Apr 06, 202216 min

SIFMA Wealth Management Podcast Series - A Conversation With Ken Cella, Edward Jones

In this episode of our Wealth Management Leadership podcast series, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Ken Cella, Principal of the Client Strategies Group at Edward Jones for a conversation on how the pandemic has shaped the way advisors and clients approach the “New Retirement.”We discuss its four pillars of health, family, purpose and finances. We’ll also explore how the pandemic led investors to focus more on life’s priorities, its impact on retirement savings tr...

Oct 27, 202117 min

SIFMA Wealth Management Podcast Series - A Conversation With Joe Sweeney

In this episode of our Wealth Management Leadership podcast series, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Joseph E. Sweeney, President, Advice & Wealth Management, Products and Service Delivery for Ameriprise, Inc., for an introspective discussion on how the advisor-client relationship has evolved in recent decades.We look at the pivotal role that technology has played in changing the way firms, advisors, clients, and employees work, while emphasizing the value of ...

Oct 20, 202122 min

The SIFMA Podcast - Cybersecurity Readiness

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Tom Price, Managing Director, Operations Technology & BCP, and Tom Wagner, Managing Director, Financial Services Operations, for a discussion on the financial services industry's cybersecurity efforts.Cyberattacks didn't stop during the pandemic. Rather, they increased. From WannaCry to SolarWinds, attacks have gotten bolder and their threat has grown higher. Here, we discuss how industry-w...

Oct 19, 202116 min
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