The 2026 Financial Markets Group Fall Conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, was held on Monday, November 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT.

The theme of the conference was Navigating Innovation in Centrally Cleared Markets. The event featured discussions on various trading and settlement innovations and examined their potential impact on central counterparties’ operational risk management, business models, and relationships with central banks.

The conference provided a unique opportunity to hear from expert practitioners and academics on key issues affecting the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the financial system. Senior policymakers, central bankers, market regulators, academics, and industry leaders were invited to participate.