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February 14, 2019

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NIBA’s annual conference, scheduled for April 10, will be held at the New York Athletic Club. The Association has held NY meetings for over 15 years -- this is our 5th year in a row at the historic NYAC. The purpose of all NIBA events is education -- education on changing regulation, on compliance and on business growth for all categories of registered derivatives professionals. A standing room only crowd is expected again this year. Business sessions this year could not be more topical! -Mike Coglianese (Michael Coglianese, CPA) will review changes in federal tax laws effecting all of us; -Mike Phillips (VSEC, LLC) will explain amendments to NFA ISSP requirement and how your firm can comply; - Alison Loughlin (CME Group) discusses how this administration’s tariffs and taxes are affecting the markets and your business; - Dr. Richard Sandor will wrap-up the conference with his views from the past and present for the future of our industry. Onsite registration opens at 1:30 -- sessions begin at 2:00pm. The program includes four business sessions and a cocktail reception. This program is free for NIBA members. Reserve your space now (please note, the NYAC enforces a dress code.)

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