Matrix Applications Attending ISLA Americas Operations & Technology Summit 2026

Matrix Applications looks forward to attending the ISLA Americas Operations & Technology Summit 2026 on April 21-22, 2026 in New York City. The two-day event, kindly hosted at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP's office, is designed to bring industry leaders, subject matter experts, market utilities, regulators and technology partners together to explore cutting-edge advancements, regulatory updates and practical solutions shaping the future of securities finance.

Snapshot of Key Topics

• DTCC modernization, central clearing, and market infrastructure change
• Cyber resilience and third-party risk in an interconnected ecosystem
• Digital assets, data, and emerging technologies—what’s real and what’s next
• Operational priorities amid regulatory and structural transformation
• Talent, succession planning, and building the next generation of leaders

View the full agenda here.

Matrix Team Members Attending

Matt Rafizadeh and Colleen Judge will be representing Matrix Applications at the ISLA Americas Operations & Technology Summit 2026.

About Matt Rafizadeh

Mr. Rafizadeh is VP of Business Development with 8+ years of experience working in Financial Services. As a member of the Business Development Team, he focuses on implementing client requirements, supporting contract negotiations, and enhancing sales and development workflows while delivering top-notch results for Matrix clients. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and has experience working in trade operations on a repo desk as well as in valuation and performance for a global asset management firm. Mr. Rafizadeh has recently completed his J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law. Connect on LinkedIn 

About Colleen Judge

Ms. Judge began her career as a Management Associate for Matrix Applications in 2020 following a Marketing & Finance Internship in 2018 and 2019. She later transitioned into a Business Development Specialist role, focused on supporting sales, marketing, client relations, onboarding, business strategy and project development. As Head of Marketing & Communications at Matrix Applications,, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of marketing strategies, working closely alongside the Sales and Business Development team. Ms. Judge graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elon University in May 2020 with majors in Marketing, Finance and Economics. In December 2022, Ms. Judge graduated Magna Cum Laude from The College of William & Mary with a Master's degree in Marketing. Connect on LinkedIn

About Matrix Applications

Matrix Applications, LLC is a New York-based fintech service bureau that offers a suite of collateral management, margining and clearing systems for institutional fixed income trading and equities securities lending. Comprised of a team of capital markets and systems professionals, Matrix Applications delivers financial technology solutions to institutional firms of all sizes. Since 2000, the company has worked hands-on with clients to identify an optimal mix of services to best fit their needs, from systems to back-office operations assistance. With in-house and offshore developers, Matrix Applications provides clients with the right technology at the right price while leveraging extensive technical experience and a deep network to deliver bespoke managed services.

About ISLA Americas

Incorporated in May 2024, ISLA Americas is a non-profit industry association, presently representing the common interests of securities lending firms in the Americas region, namely institutional investors, asset managers, and custodial banks. ISLA Americas is an affiliate entity of the long-established International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) – the leading trade association for securities financing market participants across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (focusing primarily on securities lending and borrowing (SLB) activity).

ISLA Americas works with the industry, as well as national, regional, and global regulators and policy makers, to advocate for, amongst other things, the importance of securities lending to the broader financial services industry. Over time, ISLA Americas will look to serve regional members across the Americas, together with current members operating global businesses, where ISLA has seen a notable increase in demand to produce a more cohesive output, reflecting multi-jurisdictional operating models and a growing desire to provide one global advocacy voice across both regions.