Matrix Applications is excited to announce that our team will be attending the ISLA Americas U.S. Treasury Clearing Briefing 2026 on April 14, 2026 hosted by BNY in New York City.
The event will include conversations about how the central clearing mandate will redefine the U.S. Treasury and repo markets, along with how firms can adjust their operations to prepare. Coupled with unique chances to hear from industry experts, attendees will gain insights on adapting to regulatory and market structure changes with confidence and coordination.
ISLA Americas shares that the one-day event "looks to address how the U.S. Treasury clearing rules mark one of the most significant structural shifts in decades, exploring why these changes matter, what’s at stake for securities finance, and how the industry can adapt with confidence and coordination."
The briefing concludes with a networking reception, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with peers and discuss the future of the industry. Matt Rafizadeh and Colleen Judge from Matrix Applications will be attending.
For more details, please visit: www.islaamericas.org/isla-events/isla-americas-u-s-treasury-clearing-briefing-2026/home/
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.
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.
Incorporated in May 2024, ISLA Americas is a non-profit industry association, 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.
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.