July 2020
2020 Market Structure Conference
Our 2020 Market Structure Conference
is Going Virtual!

Given the effects of COVID-19, the STA 2020 Market Structure Conference will be presented 100% virtually this year.

Learning how to adapt within such a challenging environment has presented some positive opportunities. While losing the networking aspect of our flagship event is not ideal, going virtual broadens our reach across North America and the UK, and increases our ability to obtain senior level speakers who are normally constrained by travel conflicts.

So mark your calendars for October 7-8, two full days of engaging content, delivered via one-on-one interviews, two-person fireside chats and three-person panel discussions. Content will be recorded and made available to all registrants. Topics will be announced in early August.
From the Hill

SEC Proposes Amendments to Update Form 13F for Institutional Investment Managers; Amend Reporting Threshold to Reflect Today’s Equities Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has proposed to amend Form 13F to update the reporting threshold for institutional investment managers and make other targeted changes. The threshold has not been adjusted since the Commission adopted Form 13F over 40 years ago.
Agencies Adopt Final Rule on the Orderly Liquidation of Covered Broker-Dealers under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have adopted a final rule required by the Dodd-Frank Act clarifying and implementing provisions relating to the orderly liquidation of certain brokers or dealers (covered broker-dealers) in the event the FDIC is appointed receiver under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act. The FDIC and SEC developed the final rule in consultation with the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).
SEC, MSRB and FINRA to Hold Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and FINRA today announced the opening of registration for a virtual Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors. The webcast program will be held Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 1-3pm ET.
CFTC Approves Final Cross-Border Swaps Rule and an Exempt SEF Amendment Order at July 23 Open Meeting
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission at its open meeting today approved a final rule on the cross-border application of certain swap provisions under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The day before, the Commission approved a final rule on capital requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants, closing out all required rulemakings under Section 731 of the Act.
Podcast Initiatives
Trading Views Podcast
Geared toward STA members and financial services professionals, 
STA's Trading Views  podcast will include conversations with industry
leaders, discussions on critical market structure issues and tips
to assist you in your career.
Become an STA Podcast Partner *NEW*

Got a podcast? Secure unique content and reach new listeners by becoming a 2020 Market Structure Conference Podcast Partner

STA will assist approved Podcast Partners in obtaining presenters from the 2020 Conference program and will promote Podcast Partners through our 28,000 email distribution list before and after our October event!

Interested? Email  sta@securitytraders.org
STAR Interviews
This past May, STA launched  Project: The Graduate , an effort that asked college seniors, regardless of major, to reach out for one-on-one virtual conversations. It was a small, but sincere gesture to help the Class of 2020, a group that has been greatly disrupted by COVID-19 in their search for a job.

Now, as part of our STA Job Re-entry (STAR) initiative we will be replicating a similar effort, this time geared towards those individuals who are currently unemployed and are seeking re-entry into the financial services industry. If you are in-between jobs within our industry, please schedule a call to discuss your job search strategy and to seek input on what we are seeing.
STA Foundation Awards - Deadline Extended
It's not too late, but time is running out!

There is still time to put forth a nominee for this year's STA
Foundation Awards. Nominees can be from any area, and
at any level, within their organization.
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Issuers and Investors Express Concerns About SEC’s Proposed 13F Rule Change
The SEC’s proposal to significantly change the thresholds for investors required to submit 13F filings has drawn the ire of many issuers and brokers. In response to the SEC's statements that the proposal will provide a cost reduction benefit to small and mid-size asset managers, Jim Toes, CEO of the Security Traders Association, says ‘When it comes to asset managers, I’m not aware of there being an industry-wide upheaval or concern to have this changed,’ 
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