Mark Austin

Principal, Head of Trade Support Connor Clark & Lunn

Mark Austin oversees global trade operations across equity, fixed income, and derivatives for the affiliated investment management teams of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, Canada’s largest independent investment manager. His teams are based in Vancouver, Toronto, London, and Gurugram, supporting trading desks in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Greenwich, CT, and London. Mark brings deep expertise in portfolio operations, client onboarding, and product implementation. He currently serves on the HMT Taskforce on Accelerated Settlement for the UK market and is a member of the DTCC Advisory Council for the EMEA region. Previously, he was the buy-side co-chair of the DTCC Regional Advisory Council for the Americas and a Steering Committee member for Canada’s T+1 settlement cycle implementation. With a career spanning roles at Royal Insurance Asset Management and the London Stock Exchange, Mark brings deep expertise in portfolio operations, post-trade reform, and cross-border settlement.

Main Day 1 | 21st October

11:30 AM Panel Discussion: T+1 in Europe: How prepared are European markets for the transition to T+1 and what are the key milestones still to be achieved that will enable a seamless transition?

What operational and technological adjustments are still required to make T+1 settlements viable across European markets?
How can firms manage the liquidity and funding challenges that arise from accelerated settlement cycles?
What lessons can Europe learn from North America's transition to T+1, and how can those insights be applied effectively?

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