Trade group provides best practices to its more than 60 member firms as the industry navigates crucial issues, including regulatory, T+1, AI, digital assets and more
Branchburg, NJ, January 20, 2026 – ISITC, a global industry trade group that is leading financial services operations into the future, announced Paul Fullam, Senior Business Consultant at FIS Global, as its 2026-27 Chair. He succeeds Richard Robinson, Chief Strategist, Open Data and Standards at Bloomberg, who now serves as Immediate Past Chair of the ISITC board.
“I am honored to lead ISITC during such a pivotal time for our industry,” said Mr. Fullam, who has three decades of experience in the securities and fintech industries with a focus on market practices, corporate actions, and financial systems. “Together, we will navigate the challenges posed by T+1, digital assets, and the integration of AI, ensuring our members remain at the forefront of operational excellence.”
ISITC members include asset servicers, broker-dealers, investment managers, custodians, and solution and technology providers. The organization promotes standards and develops best practices to improve operational efficiency across the securities industry. It does this through the work of its member committees, forums, working groups and special task forces. ISITC also hosts webinars and conferences throughout the year that offer education and guidance on crucial topics and encourage knowledge sharing and networking.
“As we embark on this new chapter, I’m excited to work alongside our members to address the pressing issues within the financial services landscape,” said Michael Burg, Vice Chair of ISITC. “Collaboration and innovation will be key as we strive to enhance efficiency and security in our operations.”
Key issues for the organization include cybersecurity, AI at scale, digital assets, T+1, regulatory activity, talent recruitment and more. These will be addressed during ISITC’s 32nd Annual Securities Operations Summit in Boston, March 29 – 31.
ISITC 2026-2027 Officers:
- Chair: Paul Fullam (FIS Global)
- Vice Chair: Michael Burg (State Street)
- 2nd Vice Chair: Steven Gale (Northern Trust)
- Secretary: Dileep Venkatakrishnan (Morgan Stanley)
- Treasurer: Dannette Fleming (Northern Trust)
- Immediate Past Chair: Richard Robinson (Bloomberg)
In addition to its officer positions, ISITC’s Board of Directors for 2026-27 also includes:
- Paul Bishop (JPMorganChase)
- Christopher Daur (Access FinTech)
- Ky Dong (Franklin Templeton)
- Laura Jacques (Fidelity Investments)
- Andrea Jarvis, advisor to the board (Brown Brothers Harriman)
- Anthony Medici (BlackRock)
- Aruna Parthiban (Goldman Sachs)
- Paul Preisser (BNP Paribas)
- Matthew Schill (The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation – DTCC)
- Denny Umscheid (American Century)
About ISITC
ISITC brings together asset servicers, broker-dealers, investment managers, custodians, and technology and solution providers to promote standards and develop best practices that increase operational efficiencies across the securities industry, enabling member companies to provide essential and enhanced products and services. Founded in 1991, ISITC’s membership comprises more than 2,000 financial services professionals from more than 60 firms, representing trillions of dollars in AUM/AUA. Through its member committees and working groups, ISITC connects global financial services experts to reduce capital market risk and increase operational efficiencies, driving the industry forward. For more information, visit us at www.isitc.org.
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