A Deluge of Events

The saying is April showers bring May flowers, but we have a proper storm of upcoming events! This month features a special Alternative Data Council event in New York City on April 9, FISD Australia Constituency Meeting in Sydney on April 16, and in Madrid on April 17. Registration for all four events is still open. We are at capacity and running waitlists for Alt Data Council in New York on April 9 and FISD Toronto on April 17.

Say Hello to Our New Team Members

The FISD Team is thrilled to announce two new team members. Meet:

Adam Stanton, Manager, Professional Development

Adam Stanton is leading our professional development programs. Adam has been working in Learning and Development for over a decade with previous background in the healthcare sector. Adam brings a data-driven approach, and produces real-world business results through professional development opportunities. In addition to his MBA from The University of Illinois, Adam has a BS in Zoology from the University of Liverpool, and is a certified instructor of several professional development programs. Adam believes strongly in the impact of the FISD Professional Certifications and is committed to enhancing professional opportunities within the Financial Information Industry.   

Rachel Mauney, Program Coordinator, FISD 

Rachel Mauney recently graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina with her Bachelor of Arts in Music. A newcomer to the market data industry, her experience lies in social media marketing and event coordination for the American Pops Orchestra. She will be helping with marketing, event coordination, and handling all your World Financial Information Conference questions. In addition to her administrative capabilities, Rachel is also a professional opera singer!

AsiaFIC Lineup Announced

This week, we announced our AsiaFIC speaker and topic lineup. It is a star-studded lineup, giving insights and actionable steps on topics like AI, Cloud, Carbon Markets and more. We’re continuing to build the program and announce more speakers but we really, really don’t want you to get FOMO! Take a look and register today for AsiaFIC 2024 in Singapore May 28 – 29. 

SIIA/FISD Dues Increase

SIIA has announced a 5% dues increase for all members (including FISD members).  The change was approved by the SIIA Board in January, and will go into effect on July 1, 2024.  It will affect membership terms that begin on or after that date. (If your current term ends June 30, 2024 or later, the change will be in force for your next renewal.)  For FISD members this will be the first dues increase in 4.5 years.  During that interval, U.S. CPI has gone up about 19%, and FISD has seen commensurate cost challenges related to staffing, travel, and especially event venues.

Video Library

Did you know FISD has a members-only video library where you can view the events and webinars that you might have missed? We have the full program from the London Tech Forum, FISD Netherlands and Decoding COEs this year (plus tons from years past!)