By Julie Andress, KeyBanc Capital Markets & 2025 STA Chair
Many of us who have been in the industry for at least a decade have witnessed how rapidly the industry can change. Our relationships, many of which we established early in our careers, not only helped us adapt to change but allowed us to grow and thrive over the years. While times have changed, we all remember what it was like to start our careers in this profession, how we have evolved, and the mentors who helped guide us.
STA Women in Finance
Accelerate Action: The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship
By Christine Lee, Liquidnet
2025 STA WIF Chair
This past January, I had the privilege of speaking at the STANY Emerging Leaders Ski Trip alongside some incredible industry voices: Lisa Utasi, John Ramsay, and Mark Davies. One of the key discussions centered around the role of your network in career growth. Building meaningful connections — both within your organization and across the industry — is essential for long-term growth and success. As we look back on Women’s History Month and the 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, this conversation is particularly important to address.
STA in DC
STA Files Comment Letter on FINRA’s Retrospective Review of Its Pattern Day Trading Rules
“It is STA’s view that FINRA’s top priority in updating Rule 4210 should be to address the restrictions placed on investors deemed to be pattern day traders and whose accounts have less than $25,000 in net equity.”
Paul Atkins Article Series
By Jim Toes, President & CEO
The Senate confirmation hearing for SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins took place Thursday, March 27. We compiled a four-part series on important issues that the SEC will face under its new administration – read more below.
Private and Public Markets
Congressional Stock Trading: What Can an SEC Chair Do?
SEC’s Budget Meets DOGE
CAT’s Nine Lives
Upcoming Affiliate Conferences
April 7: STANY 89th Annual Conference
NYSE
20 Broad Street
New York, NY
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April 24: ITAP 99th Annual Conference
Union Trust
717 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
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STA Affiliate Events
STA Open Call
Experienced Boots on the Ground: Independent Beat Reporting in Washington, D.C.
In our conversation with Robert Schmidt, an independent beat reporter and co-founder of Capitol Account, we explore the latest trends at the SEC, House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, and Treasury Department.
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Read the full March Newsletter here.