New York, March 2, 2023 – Security Traders Association (STA) today announced the addition of Erin Kelly as Assistant Vice President and Director of Communications. In this role, she will manage communications and relationships with both external audiences and STA affiliates to expand the organization’s brand presence within the larger securities and financial services industries.…  Read more The post STA Hires Erin Kelly as Assistant Vice President and Director of Communications appeared first on Security Traders Association.

By Ryan Kwiatkowski, 2023 STA Chair Hello all! I’m Ryan Kwiatkowski of StoneX, and after spending more than two decades as an STA member participating on both the local and national levels, it is now my honor to serve our organization as this year’s Chairman. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching the…  Read more The post Welcome STA 2023: Let’s Make This Year Extraordinary! appeared first on Security Traders Association.

Wednesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, an annual worldwide celebration that honors the achievements, contributions and successes of women in various socioeconomic spheres. On this day, we will celebrate all women and girls who have made and continue to make a positive difference in the world and in their own lives. Stemming from the…  Read more The post <strong>On International Women’s Day 2023, #EmbraceEquity</strong> appeared first on Security Traders Association.

To highlight the important work and impressive achievements of women in financial services, the STA Women in Finance Committee is pleased to roll out a new series of interviews with women spanning all areas of the industry who aim to inspire the next generation of women in finance. Kicking off the series is an interview…  Read more The post Women in Finance Series: Part 1 appeared first on Security Traders Association.

On December 14, the SEC unveiled its largest and most comprehensive set of proposed reforms to the US equity markets since Reg NMS was instituted in 2005. While these proposals were introduced as separate rule filings, they are interconnected, making it difficult for the industry to formulate opinions and provide input. Over the next few…  Read more The post <strong>Open Call Recap</strong> – <strong>SEC Equity Proposals: Disclosure of Order Execution Information (Rule 605)</strong> appeared first on Security Traders Association.

Dear Members, Sponsors & Colleagues, Happy New Year! The coming year will bring with it important developments on issues that impact our industry and the clients we serve. STA’s ability to foster a sense of community and proven success at bringing together a broad cross-section of market participants in conversations and debate ensures that we…  Read more The post 2022: A Record Year! appeared first on Security Traders Association.

It’s a new month, a new year, and with these new beginnings, we look forward to what’s in store for STA Women in Finance. While the financial and regulatory landscapes continue to change and challenge all of us, we are optimistic and we remain true to our mission and guiding principles to be a positive…  Read more The post <strong>Join Us in 2023!</strong> appeared first on Security Traders Association.

By Jim Toes, STA People are hardwired to look for any positive outcome from a disappointing event. This tendency to search for silver linings in all kinds of dark clouds helps us recover emotionally and move on from those difficult times having gained wisdom and experience from the lessons learned.  Shortly after Election Day 2022,…  Read more The post The Silver Linings of George Santos appeared first on Security Traders Association.

The private markets continue to evolve, creating opportunities for managers, investors and companies. This open call focused on four main areas. First, we discussed the infrastructure of private markets compared to the equity public markets with a focus on transactions. Next, we addressed the exponential growth in size of the private markets today, along with…  Read more The post Open Call: The State of Private Markets appeared first on Security Traders Association.

On December 14 the SEC unveiled its biggest proposed reforms to the U.S. equity markets since Reg NMS was instituted in 2005. In its 6-hour Open Meeting the SEC’s Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioners voted on four proposals which addressed a range of issues such as: Rule 605; tick sizes, access fees, price transparency, order…  Read more The post Open Call: SEC Equity Market Proposals: Disclosure of Order Execution Information (Rule 605) appeared first on Security Traders Association.