Jon Relleen

Director of Infrastructure & Exchanges, Supervision, Policy & Competition Financial Conduct Authority 

As Director of Infrastructure and Exchanges at the Financial Conduct Authority I cover significant aspects of the UK’s financial markets. This includes supervision, policy and competition issues with respect to trading venues and the functioning of wholesale capital markets. To support our supervision and policy work we also conduct market analysis and research, including via use of regulatory data. In addition I am part of the FCA’s senior leadership team; helping to set strategy, deliver outcomes and convey the work we are doing externally. Before joining the FCA in December 2022, I spent 24 years at the Bank of England. My career at the Bank spanned monetary policy, financial stability and market operations. I worked across a wide range of different topics, but a common thread was economic and regulatory policy work related to financial markets. My expertise straddles, macroeconomics and finance as well as practical knowledge of capital markets, investment institutions and central bank operations.

Day 2 | 18th June

10:10 AM UK DSS Interview: Exploring the UK Digital Securities Sandbox: Learnings, progress, and challenges eight months on

This interview brings together key stakeholders to discuss the transformative potential of digital securities within the financial ecosystem. Eight months after the sandbox's launch, the discussion will delve into the progress achieved, insights gained from the adoption of distributed ledger technology, and the evolving role of digital securities in driving innovation while preserving market integrity. Speakers will also highlight success stories and proof-of-concept outcomes from sandbox participants, discuss potential adjustments to the sandbox framework, and explore future expansion plans.

Progress and milestones: An update on DSS developments, pilot initiatives, and key advancements in implementing DLT solutions for digital securities
Learnings from the sandbox: What are the key insights into how DLT impacts the lifecycle of securities issuance and trading?
The role of the digital securities depository: What advancements have been made to create infrastructure for the issuance and custody of digital securities, as well as overcoming integration challenges with existing financial systems?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jon.

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