Global Conference to address financial industry issues.
Press Release Summary:
Financial Information Services Division of SIIA announced that, at 2009 World Financial Information Conference, Jon Robson of Thomson Reuters will provide 1st keynote address. From October 4-7, 2009, in Athens, Greece, conference presentations will cover threats and opportunities arising from new regulatory, economic, and market environment. Discussions will be based on transparency challenges and requirements, risk management, operational efficiencies, and latest technologies.
Original Press Release:
Market Data Industry Professionals Convene at 2009 World Financial Information Conference (WFIC) in Athens
FISD's Biennial Global Meeting Highlights Issues Related to Transparency, Cost Pressures, and Growth Opportunities for the Financial Information Industry
Keynote by Jon Robson Offers Insights Regarding Today's Financial Services Challenges and Strategies
WASHINGTON, July 22 / / - The Financial Information Services Division (FISD) of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announced that Jon Robson, President of Enterprise for the Markets Division at Thomson Reuters, will provide the first of two keynotes at the 9th World Financial Information Conference (WFIC), October 4-7, 2009, in Athens, Greece.
Mr. Robson's responsibilities encompass Enterprise Information, Pricing and Reference Data, Digital Data Feeds, Information Management Solutions, Middleware Technology, and Trade and Risk Management Solutions for Thomson Reuters. He previously led the Reuters business in the United States, South America, and Canada, in his role as President, Reuters America.
Before joining Reuters Mr. Robson managed financial technology businesses for BIS Banking Systems (now Misys) in Europe and Asia, Telerate in Asia Pacific and became EVP for Dow Jones Markets based in New York. As former CEO and Founder of Moneyline he led the acquisition of global market data provider Telerate in 2001 to form MoneyLine Telerate, which was subsequently acquired by Reuters.
WFIC will offer two and a half days of presentations covering the threats and opportunities arising from the new regulatory, economic and market environment. Discussions will be centered on transparency challenges and requirements, risk management, operational efficiencies and the latest on the industry's technologies.
According to Tom Davin, Managing Director for FISD, "We couldn't be more pleased to have someone of Jon's prominence and industry knowledge as a keynote for the 2009 WFIC. He will set the tone for a stimulating and valuable meeting," Davin further added, "In addition, we are very excited about the slate of speakers and events scheduled for WFIC this year, as these events will enable fellow financial information professionals to delve into issues of paramount importance, especially during such a critical economic period."
For more information about WFIC, please visit: www.fisd.net/wfic/2009/
About FISD
The Financial Information Services Division (FISD) of the Software and Information Industry Association provides a neutral business forum for exchanges, market data vendors, specialist data providers, brokerage firms, investment managers and banks to address and resolve business and technical issues related to the distribution, management, administration and use of market data. Participants use the forum to exchange ideas, build business relationships and improve the business climate associated with the worldwide flow of financial information. For more information, visit: www.fisd.net.
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to 500 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit: www.siia.net.
CONTACT: Tom Davin of the Software & Information Industry Association, +1-202-789-4465, tdavin@siia.net
Source: Software & Information Industry Association
Web Site: www.siia.net/
