As we close out the year—and as my term as ISITC Chair comes to an end—I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together over the past two years and to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for your support, engagement, and commitment to ISITC’s mission.
Our organization has experienced tremendous growth and momentum. Membership is at its highest level in recent years, driven by new professionals and firms recognizing the value of ISITC’s collaborative community. We’ve significantly expanded our thought leadership footprint. Members of the trade media regularly contact us for our insights on crucial issues. Attendance at our annual summits and forums, and regularly scheduled webinars, is strong as the industry recognizes our role as a catalyst for developing market practices and knowledge sharing. Clearly, ISITC has proven to be a trusted voice in securities operations, standards, and innovation.
Our working groups, forums, task forces and committees remain the backbone of that progress. Over the past two years, we’ve launched several new groups—including the Broker Dealer Forum, the Emerging Professionals Group and the Repo Clearing Task Force — which are all bringing fresh perspectives and fostering engagement across all levels of our membership. The dedication of our leaders and contributors has been nothing short of inspiring.
Looking ahead, there’s much to be excited about. Planning is well underway for the 2026 Annual Securities Operations Summit, which will take place in Boston this coming March, and we’re thrilled to announce that our Fall Forum will move to Orlando in October 2026—a change we believe will offer new opportunities for connection and collaboration.
As digital assets, tokenization, and private markets increasingly come into play, ISITC’s work will be critical in bringing together experts in these areas. ISITC members will shape how these new areas integrate into — or reshape — the existing landscape, and collaboratively create the market practices that will allow these marketplaces to grow.
As I pass the gavel to the incoming leadership team, I’m filled with optimism about ISITC’s future. Our foundation is strong, our community is vibrant, and our mission—to drive efficiency, collaboration, and best practices across the financial industry—has never been more relevant.
To our members, committee chairs, board members, and partners—thank you. Your contributions have shaped ISITC’s continued success and will propel the organization into its next chapter. I encourage all of you to stay engaged, share your expertise, and continue to help us lead the conversation about the future of our industry.
It has been an honor to serve as your Chair. I look forward to seeing where ISITC goes next—and joining you in supporting the next generation of leaders who will carry our mission forward.
— Rich Robinson
