AGENDA

12:30PM - 1:30PM

Attendees arrive for a seated lunch with time to network and set the stage for the afternoon sessions.

1:30PM - 1:40PM

Brief opening remarks to introduce the day’s agenda and highlight key topics.

Speaker
Frances Weston, Chief Commercial Officer, WSD

1:40PM - 2:00PM (Presentation)

At the forefront of the artificial intelligence hype, Nvidia has become one of the most popular underlyings for structured products investors. How that dominant position does affect the dynamics of the stock price and of its volatility?

Presenter
Eric Barthe, Structured Products and Exotic Derivatives expert

2:00PM - 2:45PM (Panel Discussion)

This panel addresses current regulatory issues and compliance strategies, focusing on best practices for navigating the evolving landscape.

Moderator
Thomas Wulf, Secretary General, EUSIPA - European Structured Investment Products Assoc.

Speakers
Penny Miller, Partner & Head of the Global Financial Services Regulatory practice across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Simmons + Simmons
Jean-Philippe Cavrois, President of the French Association of Retail Structured Products Issuers (AFPDB) and Member of the Board of the European Structured Products Association (EUSIPA)
Juliane Holl, Senior Legal Counsel - Sustainable Finance and Capital Markets law, BSW – Bundesverband für strukturierte Wertpapiere (the German Structured Securities Association)
Fulvia Lucantonio, IMI CIB Legal Advisory, IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, Intesa Sanpaolo. Secretary General at ACEPI

2:45PM - 3:15PM

A chance for attendees to discuss the sessions and connect over refreshments.

3:15PM - 4:00PM

An analysis of the current market landscape, highlighting emerging trends and their implications for structured products.

Presenter and Moderator
Tiago Fernandes, Head of Data & Platform, WSD

Speakers
Nicolas Randazzo, European Head of Fixed Income FI Structuring, Credit Agricole CIB
Emanuele Grasso, Italy Securitised Derivates Lead, Borsa Italiana
Alberto Anzanello, Investment Solutions Sales - Executive Director Corporate & Investment Banking, BBVA
Andrea Magnani, Head of the Distribution team, BNP Paribas CIB Global Markets

4:00PM - 4:40PM (Interactive Brainstorming Session)

Participants break into small groups to brainstorm innovative solutions to industry challenges, encouraging creative thinking and collaboration.

Moderator
Joost Burgerhout, Head of Marex Financial Products, Marex Solutions

Speakers
Heike Arbter, President of EUSIPA. Supervisory Board President of Zertifikate Forum Austria
Brunilda Peçuli, Head of Structured Solution Team, Fineco Asset Management
Boiken Alimerko, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fideuram Investimenti
Melania D’Angelo, Head of BG Certificates Hub, Banca Generali

4:40PM - 5:00PM

A chance for attendees to discuss the sessions and connect over refreshments.

5:00PM - 5:45PM (Leaders Panel Discussion)

Join an exclusive panel of global leaders in structured products and derivatives from top investment banks as they share real-world success stories. This discussion will highlight innovative strategies, key challenges, and transformative outcomes in integrating structured products into client portfolios. Gain insights from industry pioneers on how leading financial institutions are shaping the future of structured investments in global markets.

Moderator
Nicola Francia, Group Investment Strategy - Chief Investment Office, UniCredit. Chairman at ACEPI

Speakers
Jean-Victor Demaison, Global Co-Head of Cross Asset Distribution and Equity Solutions Sales, Credit Agricole CIB
Eric Dutruit, Global Head of Equities and Prime Sales, HSBC
Arnaud Heckenroth, Managing Director - Global Head of Equity Exotics and Hybrids Structuring, Barclays
Daniel Hernandez, Managing Director, Global Head of E-Connectivity Solutions, BBVA
Azad Mahavar, Global Head EQD Structuring - EMEA Head Structured Products Sales, BNP Paribas
Andrea Picchio, Head of Global Markets Italy, Société Générale

5:45PM - 6:15PM (Demonstration)

A deep dive into AI’s impact on structured products, with industry experts discussing applications, benefits, and challenges.

Presenter
Mathias Strasser, Chief Executive Officer, WSD

6:15PM - 6:30PM

A wrap-up of the day’s insights, followed by a brief Q&A to address audience questions.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

An informal gathering to end the day, with drinks and appetizers, providing a final networking opportunity.

7:30PM - 9:30PM

A final opportunity for attendees to network and relax after the day’s sessions, with drinks served in a social setting.