Richard Metcalfe
Head, Regulatory Affairs
World Federation of Exchanges
London, United Kingdom
An advocate for market-based finance, including lit, public trading and central clearing
About me
Head of Regulatory for WFE since 2018, covering any and all issues in and around clearing and trading. Previous experience at ISDA and the Investment [Management] Association, among other places. In all cases, going in depth and looking at new ground as well as reacting to regulatory proposals.
My organisation
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. We represent over 250 pieces of market infrastructure across the world that facilitate the buying and selling -- and clearing -- of securities and derivatives. Our mission is to promote and advance the development of fair, transparent, and efficient global markets, while fostering greater collaboration and knowledge exchange among our members. Through our initiatives, events, and research, we strive to shape the future of the financial industry, driving innovation and fostering sustainable growth.
Speaker sessions (2)
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Unifying the EU’s market for financial market infrastructures – the when, who, and how
- Settlement
- Clearing
- Regulation
The EU is envisioning its Capital Markets Union but so far, financial markets infrastructures have largely remained domestic businesses organised per member state, under scarce competition. What changes are we up for?
Thursday, 5 September 2024
09:00 - 09:40
All safe? The latest and what’s next in CCP recovery and resolution
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
- Regulation
Setting the cost-splitting rules for rare but potentially disastrous problems at the clearinghouses is a delicate balance. The discussion is age-old, but could real changes lie ahead? What should clearing members and their market-participant clients know?