Mayra Rodriguez Valladares

Managing Principal
MRV Associates

Mayra Rodríguez Valladares is Managing Principal of MRV Associates. She is a graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, The Wharton School, and The Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She was also a Raoul Wallenberg Fellow at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a highly motivated business professional, who has twenty five years of financial regulatory and capital, foreign exchange, and energy markets experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, JP Morgan, BTAlex.Brown, and as a financial consultant and trainer. She has published over 80 articles in publications such as American Banker, Bloomberg’s Financial Regulatory Brief, The New York Times, Russian Petroleum, and World Oil.

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Summit Day 1

Friday, February 6th, 2015

11:30 Fireside Chat: Clarifying MiFID II - What does the impending EU reform mean for US entities?

While the implementation date for MiFID II is debated by EU policymakers, one thing that is guaranteed will be the major implications that MiFID II is going to have across global fixed income markets. For anyone trading across global markets, this session is a ‘must-not-miss’ where you will learn:

What is the current status of MiFID II in Europe and how will the timelines impact US firms?
EU vs. US transparency requirements and differentiation - How do you manage accounts that fall under EU regulations?
How will MiFID II impact a US entity’s ability to access EU liquidity and how can this be overcome?
What impacts will MiFID II have on the European market structure and what will this mean for the US landscape?
Are MiFID II rules leading to increased fragmentation between the US and EU markets?

11:50 Regulation Roundtables: Get to grips with the most pressing regulatory hurdles impacting your trading strategy

The regulatory bandwagon rolls on, and there are a number of different policies which have been put on the table which have been designed to increase transparency, improve trading protocols and ensure best execution. These roundtables are open to a maximum of 10 delegates each, to entice an open, interactive discussion and will be hosted by one subject matter expert. Network with your peers to establish best practice processes to overcome your biggest regulatory hurdle:

Roundtable 1: TRACE- How can TRACE be improved to increase transparency without hindering liquidity?
Chris White, CEO, ViableMKTS

Roundtable 2: MiFID II - What needs to be put in place now for US firms to prepare for MiFID II implementation?
Stephen Humenik, Of Counsel, Covington and Burling, formerly SEC

Roundtable 3: Unbundling - How will research and commission costs be broken down under the new reform and what will this mean for US markets?
Paul Aston, CEO and Director, Tixall Global Advisors

Roundtable 4: Dodd Frank and the Volcker Rule- What impact will this have on the buy side?
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Managing Principal, MRV Associate

14:00 Women on Wall Street Think Tank: How can the fixed income industry better attract, develop and retain top female talent?

This interactive seminar looks at what it means to be a woman in trading in 2016. Hosted by two prominent figures in the European trading space, discuss your concerns, aspirations and challenges and find solutions from your peers. The boardroom is limited to a maximum of 15 delegates to promote an open interactive discussion covering key points including: 

What does it means to be a woman in the fixed income industry in 2016? 
How is the industry addressing the aspirations of women to develop in leadership roles? 
How are firms showcasing female talent contributing in the financial sector? 
What more could be done by firms and the broader FI industry to attract, retain and promote women into leadership roles?
Sharing common challenges with your female peers and finding solutions to address them