Gary Bond
CEO, TISA Universal Reporting Networking (TURN)
Gary has held numerous roles within the industry including CIO and Head of European Change for Fidelity International, as well as CIO/COO roles including working for a Venture Capitalist company. He brings a well of experience across all elements of the eco-system, having worked with Asset Managers, Platforms and Technology Providers and his work has been centred around Cost Efficiency, End Consumer Proposition and bringing digital capability and delivery. He experience across Europe, after managing global deliveries, including M&A brings a depth of knowledge and understanding of the differing cultures and needs of the European Community.
Robert Howard
Senior Compliance Manager, Charles Stanley
Robert has been with wealth manager Charles Stanley & Co for over twenty years, working in a number of roles across the firm and heading the Compliance Advisory function, having advised on the implementation of both MiFID I and MiFID II. He has previously chaired the PIMFA Regulatory Committee and currently chairs the TISA working group on ESG.
Ben Hunt
MD, Asset Management, Coutts & Co
Ben is responsible for the Business Risk function within the Asset Management function of Coutts, overseeing our Risk Framework and leading our regulated Fund Management companies. He led the MiFID II project for the wealth businesses of the NatWest Group, and served as Chair of the TISA MiFID II ExCo.
He joined Coutts in 2012. Prior experience included investment product management and development, project management and credit risk analysis, for retail and private clients of Barclays in UK, Europe, Asia and USA.
He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Exeter, an MBA from London Business School and is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments.
He is Director & Chair of RBS Asset Management Holdings and RBS Collective Investment Funds Limited.
Steve Jenner
Head of Global Distribution Business Management, Janus Henderson Investors
Steve joined Janus Henderson in 2013 to lead Janus Henderson’s initiatives to improve services our clients and their customers. Steve plays an active role in customer related industry programs, such as MiFID II, engaging frequently with peers, trade bodies (including TISA, IA and EFAMA) as well as financial regulators. Steve is also a member of the TISA Strategy Committee.
Steve has previously held senior sales and marketing roles at Gartmore and Invesco Perpetual as well as advising a number of major financial services companies on a consultancy basis. Steve is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Jeffrey Mushens
Technical Policy Director, TISA
Jeffrey, having read History at Cambridge qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC). He then spent seven years in banking including posts as chief accountant of two merchant banks (HongKongBank and Samuel Montagu). He has spent 25 years in the funds industry, including 15 years at M&G, where he held a number of operational roles including Chief Trusts Accountant, setting up M&G's call centre, launching closed and open ended funds, public affairs spokesman, and responsibility for non-compliance relationships with regulators, HMRC and Government. He was a director of M&G and ran M&G's direct business.
Ghislain Perisse
Head of Insurance Strategy, EMEA, Schroders
Ghislain Perisse is Head of Insurance Strategy, EMEA at Schroders, responsible for promoting Schroders’ insurance capabilities in EMEA. With over 20 years’ experience in asset management, banking and insurance Ghislain has a dedicated focus on insurance balance sheets, insurance regulation and product innovation. Before joining Schroders, Ghislain was head of insurance business at AXA IM, head of structuring at Morgan Stanley, head of Equity Analytics at Merrill Lynch, and head of Quantitative Research at Societe General Asset Management. Ghislain is graduated from Ecole Polytechnique.
Sanjeev Rai
Associate Director, Baring Asset Management
Sanjeev Rai leads on the Costs and Charge calculation, PRIIPs and MIFID II regulatory reporting at Barings. Sanjeev has a dedicated focus on transaction cost calculation and sits as a Technical Expert Consultant at the PLSA responsible for the CTI framework. Prior to joining Barings, Sanjeev was responsible for the same at Neuberger Berman. Sanjeev has a 15-year track record working within the asset management industry working for firms such a Fund Partners, Columbia Threadneedle, Fidelity, Legal and General and Schroders and has solid experience of fund accounting and operations.
Emma Renals
Product Director, Rathbone Unit Trust Management
Emma started her career as a consultant in Investment Banking. She has led complex regulatory projects at UBS, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse in London and New York, focusing on both derivative trading and corporate finance. Emma moved into Asset Management 5 years ago, instigating, developing and continuing to build and expand the Product function at Rathbone Unit Trust Management. She is the chair of TISA Product Governance Committee, a member of the IA Product and Regulation Committee, and is a voting member of Rathbone Unit Trust Management Executive Committee.
Yasin Sridhar
Director, Financial Services Regulatory Compliance Practice, Konexo, Division of Eversheds Sutherland
Yasin is a Director in the FS Regulatory Compliance Practice within Konexo, a division of Eversheds Sutherland. Having advised financial services firms on their regulatory requirements, Yasin has focused experience in compliance at a variety of firm types, guiding firms through significant regulatory changes and assessing operational impact. Formerly an internal auditor, Yasin has advised on systems and controls around quality assurance, control improvement, and efficiency following regulatory implementation. He has also been involved in number of Skilled Persons reviews addressing firm governance and compliance.