SIFMA is the voice of the nation’s securities industry, bringing together the shared interests of hundreds of broker-dealers, banks and asset managers. We advocate for effective and resilient capital markets. Our podcast brings together market and industry experts to make the connection between public policy and finance.
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November 6, 202659 min
Market Snapshot: What's Ahead for the Economy and Markets? Featuring Steve Liesman, Scott Anderson and Mark Zandi
In episode 07 of Market Snapshot , SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Director of Research Heidi Learner recap October's market developments before turning to a replay of the economic outlook panel from SIFMA's Annual Meeting. Moderated by CNBC's Steve Liesman, the discussion features Scott Anderson of BMO and Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics exploring economic growth, inflation, Fed policy, AI investment and key market risks heading into 2027.
November 3, 202635 min
Resilient Markets: Strengthening Market-Wide Resilience Featuring Debbie Guild, PNC, and Brian Peretti, Everstream Advisors
In the inaugural episode of SIFMA's new six-part podcast series, The Resilient Markets Series , host Todd Klessman is joined by Debbie Guild of PNC Financial Services Group and Brian Peretti of Everstream Advisors to discuss the evolving operational resilience landscape and strategies for strengthening market-wide preparedness. The conversation explores lessons from industry exercises and testing, third-party dependencies, reconnection frameworks, and the impact of AI, cyber threats and geopolitical risks. The speakers also share practical insights on industry collaboration, maintaining critical financial services during disruptions and building a more resilient financial ecosystem.
October 13, 202637 min
Market Snapshot: What's Ahead for Rates, Jobs and Growth? Featuring Thomas Simons, Jefferies
In episode 6 of the Market Snapshot , SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Director of Research Heidi Learner are joined by Tom Simons, Chief U.S. Economist at Jefferies, to discuss the outlook for Federal Reserve policy, evolving labor market dynamics, AI investment and productivity, and what these trends could mean for interest rates, economic growth and capital markets.
September 15, 202644 min
Market Snapshot: What’s Next for Rates and Markets? Featuring Mona Mahajan, Edward Jones
In Episode 05 of Market Snapshot , SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Director of Research Heidi Learner are joined by Mona Mahajan, Principal and Head of Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation at Edward Jones. They discuss the outlook for Federal Reserve policy, rising Treasury yields, AI investment and corporate issuance, equity market opportunities, and the key risks investors should watch in the months ahead.
August 10, 202649 min
Market Snapshot: What's Driving the Economic Outlook? Featuring Scott Anderson, BMO
In Episode 04 of Market Snapshot , SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Head of Research Heidi Learner recap recent market developments before turning to a replay of SIFMA’s mid-year Economist Council briefing. Featuring Scott Anderson, Chief U.S. Economist and Managing Director at BMO and Co-Chair of the SIFMA Economist Council, the briefing explores economic growth, AI investment, inflation, labor markets, monetary policy, and the risks shaping the outlook.
July 31, 202640 min
Preparing for US Treasury Clearing: Industry Readiness and the Done-Away Framework
July 27, 202633 min
Regulating Digital Asset Wallets: Protecting Investors in Tokenized Markets
In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr. is joined by Peter Ryan, Charles DeSimone, and Micah Smith to discuss the regulatory questions shaping the next phase of tokenized securities markets.
July 16, 202636 min
Market Snapshot: Is Productivity Driving Growth? Featuring Tom Porcelli, Wells Fargo
In Episode 03 of Market Snapshot , SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Head of Research Heidi Learner are joined by Tom Porcelli, Chief Economist at Wells Fargo, to discuss the latest forces shaping markets. Against the backdrop of a surprise CPI release and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony, the conversation explores the underlying strength of the labor market, inflation dynamics, the path for monetary policy, and what current Treasury yields suggest about growth, fiscal risk, and market expectations. Porcelli also discusses whether recent productivity gains are being driven more by reduced hours worked than by AI, and what investors and policymakers should watch in the months ahead.
June 24, 202644 min
Building the Future of Operations: Key Takeaways from SIFMA Ops 2026
In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast , host Steve Byron is joined by Shawn Quant, Chief Information & Operations Officer at Piper Sandler and Chair of SIFMA’s Operations & Technology Board Subcommittee, and Deb Guarino, Managing Director at BNY Pershing and Chair of the SIFMA Operations & Technology Committee. Recorded following the 2026 SIFMA Operations Conference & Exhibition, the conversation explores the technological, regulatory, and operational forces reshaping capital markets. Topics include the evolution of AI from experimentation to enterprise integration, the growing role of tokenization and digital assets, operational readiness for Treasury clearing and extended trading hours, cyber resilience, fraud prevention, talent development, and the changing role of operations professionals in modern financial markets. Drawing on insights from SIFMA Ops 2026, the discussion highlights how firms are preparing for a future defined by accelerated change, increased automation, evolving market infrastructure, and the need for industry-wide collaboration. Learn more about SIFMA’s Operations & Technology work at www.sifma.org/ops .
June 15, 202642 min
Market Snapshot: Is AI Carrying the Economy? Featuring Marc Giannoni, Barclays
In Episode 02 of Market Snapshot , SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Head of Research Heidi Learner are joined by Marc Giannoni, Chief U.S. Economist at Barclays, to discuss the evolving U.S. economic outlook. The conversation explores the resilience of consumer spending, the outlook for growth and the labor market, persistent inflation pressures, and the Federal Reserve’s policy path. They also examine the outsized role AI-related investment is playing in supporting economic activity, the implications of slowing labor force growth, and the key risks that could shape markets in the months ahead—from geopolitical developments and energy prices to the potential for slower growth alongside elevated inflation.
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