Name: FMS Regional Conference
Start: 2026-05-27T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-28T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

32nd Annual

FMS Regional Conference

May 28-29, 2025

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

33rd Annual

FMS Regional Conference

May 27-28, 2026

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

The FMS Regional Conference, hosted each year by SIFMA's Financial Management Society (SIFMA FMS), provides you with the latest developments in securities finance, accounting, risk management, and tax.

From May 28-29 in Chicago, financial services leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts gathered to discuss:

- Insights into the economy

- Executive leadership perspective

- Priorities and top-of-mind issues, including AI and US Treasury Clearing

- Regulatory updates: hear from SEC, CFTC, and FINRA representatives

- Intersection of the markets and Washington, and more.

Attendees are eligible for up to 10 CPE credits.

Connect with leaders. Gain insight. Earn credits.

On May 27–28, securities finance leaders and professionals gathered for the SIFMA FMS Regional Conference to examine in-depth:

- Economic and market trends

- Accounting requirements

- Regulatory updates

- Risk management

- Tax developments

- Innovation transforming the capital markets

Designed to help you navigate the evolving financial landscape, this program offers opportunities to engage with regulators and experts, network with peers, and earn up to 10 CPE credits.

Hosted by the SIFMA Financial Management Society (SIFMA FMS).

Explore the 2026 program >

"Topics are very relevant and I always take away valuable insights."

- 2025 FMS Regional Conference Attendee

Guest Speaker

Steve Booth

Chairman & CEO

Baird Financial Group

Steve Booth shared his perspective on the financial services industry, including priorities and what's ahead, as well as pivotal leadership lessons.

Guest Speaker

Steve Booth

Chairman & CEO

Baird Financial Group

Steve Booth shared his perspective on the financial services industry, including priorities and what's ahead, as well as pivotal leadership lessons.

Featured Speakers

Guest Speaker: JJ Kinahan

Chief Executive Officer

IG North America

Angelo Kourkafas

Senior Strategist, Investment Strategy

Edward Jones

Anne Munaretto

Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability Services

EY

Bill Wollman

EVP, Head of Office of Financial and Operational Risk Policy

FINRA

Brennan McMurry

Vice President, Financial and Regulatory Controller

Citadel

Carter Cast

Clinical Professor of Strategy, Kellogg Business School

Northwestern University

Chris Johnson

Managing Partner, Capital Markets

Crowe

Chuck Mack

Vice President, Head of Strategy North American Trading Services

Nasdaq

Dale Spoljaric

Vice President, Capital and Exams

NFA

Donna Dreuth

CFO & Chief Administrative Officer

Captive Resources, LLC

David Fisher

Associate Director

KPMG

David Hackett

Senior Counsel

Baker McKenzie

Gregg E. Berman

Managing Director, Market Analytics and Regulatory Structure, Citadel Securities

Karen J. Garnett

Head of ESG Policy and Reporting

Charles Schwab

Michael Macchiaroli

Associate Director, Division of Trading and Markets

SEC

Ovi Montemayor

Managing Director, Market and Execution Services

Charles Schwab

Featured Speakers

Amy Emens

Partner

PwC

James Hraska

Head of Client Solutions, Clearing and Settlement

DTCC

Michael Macchiaroli

Associate Director, Division of Trading and Markets

SEC

Joseph L. Seidel

Chief Operating Officer

SIFMA

Diane Swonk

Chief Economist

KPMG US

Jane Sytsma

CFO

US Finance & Accounting

Citadel Securities Canada

Haimera Workie

Vice President, Head of Financial Innovation

FINRA

Featured Speakers

Amy Emens

Partner

PwC

James Hraska

Head of Client Solutions, Clearing and Settlement

DTCC

Michael Macchiaroli

Associate Director, Division of Trading and Markets

SEC

Joseph L. Seidel

Chief Operating Officer

SIFMA

Diane Swonk

Chief Economist

KPMG US

Jane Sytsma

CFO

US Finance & Accounting

Citadel Securities Canada

Haimera Workie

Vice President, Head of Financial Innovation

FINRA

Why Attend

Gain Expert Insights

Engage in candid conversations with leaders, peers and colleagues, exploring what financial management professionals need to know and the actionable insights you can take back to your firm.

Network with Colleagues

Share ideas and strategies with participants from across financial and risk management including CFOs, accounting and regulatory reporting professionals of securities firms, and the firms that audit broker-dealers.

Earn CPE Credits

Participants are eligible for up to 10 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. See details.

Why Attend

Gain Expert Insights

Engage in candid conversations with leaders, peers and colleagues, exploring what financial management professionals need to know and the actionable insights you can take back to your firm.

Network with Colleagues

Share ideas and strategies with participants from across financial and risk management including CFOs, accounting and regulatory reporting professionals of securities firms, and the firms that audit broker-dealers.

Earn CPE Credits

Participants are eligible for up to 10 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. See details.

Register

SIFMA Member Rate

$820 by April 24
$920 after April 24

Non-Member Rate

$1,070 by April 24

$1,170 after April 24

Regulator Rate

$400

Please note: Registration closed May 26 at 6:00 p.m. CT.

Is your firm a SIFMA member? Check our Member Directory.

First-time attendee? You may be eligible to receive 50% off registration fees. Must be employed by a SIFMA member firm. Contact SIFMA Conferences to register today as a first-timer!

Questions? Please contact SIFMA Conferences.

Useful Information

Registration Questions

Questions? Contact SIFMA Conferences.

Media Inquiries

For media registration and our press policy, contact Katrina Cavalli.

Accessibility

It is a priority to make our events inclusive and accessible for all. For questions or requests, please contact SIFMA Conferences.

Cancelations & Refunds

Any cancellations received before or on May 13 will receive a refund minus a $150 processing fee. To receive a refund, a cancellation must be submitted by May 13 via email to SIFMA Conferences. No refunds will be granted after May 13. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.

Code of Conduct

Inappropriate behavior at SIFMA events is not tolerated. View our Code of Conduct and anonymous incident report form.

Program

The FMS Regional Conference program features insightful conversations with financial services leaders and regulators, valuable professional development opportunities, and timely and topical discussions. CPE credits available.

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Program

The FMS Regional Conference program features insightful conversations with financial services leaders and regulators, valuable professional development opportunities, and timely and topical discussions. Earn up to 10 CPE credits.

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Register

SIFMA Member Rate

$670 by April 26
$770 after April 26

Non-Member Rate

$820 by April 26

$920 after April 26

Regulator Rate

$250

Is your firm a SIFMA member? Check our Member Directory.

Questions? Contact SIFMA Conferences.

"The mix of superb speakers on a variety of relevant topics made it an invaluable experience."

Past FMS Regional Attendee

Venue

Hotel Accommodations

SIFMA's hotel room block for FMS Regional Conference attendees at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel has expired.

Hotel Accommodations

SIFMA has reserved a block of rooms for 2026 FMS Regional Conference attendees at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago.

The room rate starts at $309 per night, plus taxes and fees, and is good through Friday, May 8, 2026, or until the group room block sells out. Subject to availability.

Please note:

SIFMA does not use third-party vendors for hotel reservations and will never contact you by phone to book accommodations. Please use only this official reservation link (or "Book Now" button below) to ensure your room is secured within the SIFMA hotel block.

Third parties are not affiliated with nor authorized by SIFMA. SIFMA is not responsible for any hotel bookings made by third parties.

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Sponsors

Our sponsors specialize in products and services for financial and risk management professionals.

If you have a 2026 sponsorship inquiry, please view our sponsorship opportunities and contact Lynn White at 212.313.1151.

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"I value the education and networking opportunities that SIFMA FMS Regional brings."

FMS Regional 2023 Attendee

"The sessions were informative and presented in a format that aided learning."

Past FMS Regional Attendee

"The speakers and their depth of knowledge are excellent."

- 2025 FMS Regional Conference Attendee

Useful Information

Registration Questions

Questions? Contact SIFMA Conferences.

Media Inquiries

For media registration and our press policy, contact Anthony Mitchell.

Accessibility

It is a priority to make our events inclusive and accessible for all. For questions or requests, please contact SIFMA Conferences.

Substitutions & Refunds

Substitutions are welcome; contact SIFMA Conferences. No refunds will be granted for requests received after May 15, 2024. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.

Code of Conduct

Inappropriate behavior at SIFMA events is not tolerated. View our Code of Conduct and anonymous incident report form.

CPE Credits

The 2025 SIFMA FMS Regional Conference is eligible for up to 10 hours of CPE Credits.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge - Technical (10 hours)
Program Level: Intermediate
Delivery Method: Classroom
Advance Preparation: None

CEU Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

CPE Credits

The 2026 SIFMA FMS Regional Conference is eligible for up to 10 CPE credits.

Field of Study:

- Specialized Knowledge (6.5 hours)

- Information Technology (1.5 hours)

- Economics (1 hour)

- Personal Development (1 hour)

Program Level: Intermediate

Delivery Method: Classroom

Advance Preparation: None

CEU Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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About SIFMA and the Financial Management Society

SIFMA is the voice of the nation's securities industry. We advocate for effective and efficient capital markets.

SIFMA's Financial Management Society (FMS) represents industry professionals from broker-dealers, asset managers, public accounting firms and consulting firms. The FMS delivers relevant and timely information and events on new and existing financial, accounting and regulatory rules impacting the financial services industry.

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