Thursday, November 5, 2020
12 pm – 3 pm EST
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The Canadian Securities Lending Association invites you to a special live-streamed virtual event. This complimentary program features leading industry experts discussing the latest opportunities and trends within securities lending in Canada.
Agenda at a Glance
12pm – 1pm:
Economic Update
CASLA is happy to welcome Benjamin Tal, Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC, to share his thoughts and anecdotes on the current state of the economy.
1pm – 2pm:
Government, Regulation, and Funding Desks – Making it Work
This consortium of financing specialists will compare and contrast the 2008 Financial Crisis versus the 2020 Pandemic while contemplating the role of government and market reaction. The group will also discuss the treatment of equities with respect to NSFR, liquidity metrics, and the regulatory landscape.
2pm – 3pm:
Buy Side Perspectives in a Pandemic
Join us as our panel of experts examine how COVID-19 has impacted the Canadian hedge fund industry, and how it has adapted. What headwinds has the pandemic created for the industry, and what opportunities have opened up? Our panelists will deliberate whether they have seen changes to stock loan as a result of the pandemic, and how they think the industry has had to pivot towards any changes.
We look forward to having you join us on November 5th.
