Episodes

Oct. 17, 2022

Let’s Talk Clearance and Settlement, with Ann Shuman of the DTCC

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR talk to Ann Shuman, General Counsel of the DTCC (Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation) who previously served as the Deputy General Counsel of CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives marketplace. They talk about why the DTCC is critical and what its functions are, as well as different risks, settlements, and new rules in treasury clearing put forth by the SEC. Recorded on September 15, 2022.
Oct. 3, 2022

Banking in a Crypto Future with Laurence Latimer of Dinara

Laurence Latimer joins Ronan and JR on this episode of Boxes + Lines as a former member of IEX the now CEO and Co-Founder of Dinara, an enterprise banking services solution that reimagines commercial banking services for the crypto economy. They discuss Dinara's core customer base and emphasis on customer experience. In addition, they cover the need for efficient exchange mechanisms during volatile times, the positives of crypto regulation and thoughts on the growth of stablecoins. Recorded Augu...
Sept. 19, 2022

Exclusive Episode with Special Guest… Nobody!

This week, Ronan and JR are going solo (duo?) for our 68th episode. They’re in fine form, going back through the genesis of Boxes and Lines, the trials and tribulations of sound quality, and some of our most memorable guests and moment. Tune in for some classic JR and Ronan banter and then dig into the archives for more. Recorded September 8, 2022.
Sept. 19, 2022

Exclusive Episode with Special Guest… Nobody!

This week, Ronan and JR are going solo (duo?) for our 68th episode. They’re in fine form, going back through the genesis of Boxes and Lines, the trials and tribulations of sound quality, and some of our most memorable guests and moment. Tune in for some classic JR and Ronan banter and then dig into the archives for more. Recorded September 8, 2022.
Sept. 19, 2022

Exclusive Episode with Special Guest… Nobody!

This week, Ronan and JR are going solo (duo?) for our 68th episode. They’re in fine form, going back through the genesis of Boxes and Lines, the trials and tribulations of sound quality, and some of our most memorable guests and moment. Tune in for some classic JR and Ronan banter and then dig into the archives for more. Recorded September 8, 2022.
Aug. 22, 2022

Navigating Investor Relations in 2022 with John Nunziati of Q4

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR speak with IEX alum John Nunziati, who is now an Investor Relations Partner at Q4. They touch on the move toward the standardization of ESG reporting, existing SEC disclosure requirements, and the importance of planning for crisis scenarios. They also discuss how companies are thinking about expressing more controversial political or social stances in the current environment. Recorded July 18, 2022.
Aug. 22, 2022

Navigating Investor Relations in 2022 with John Nunziati of Q4

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR speak with IEX alum John Nunziati, who is now an Investor Relations Partner at Q4. They touch on the move toward the standardization of ESG reporting, existing SEC disclosure requirements, and the importance of planning for crisis scenarios. They also discuss how companies are thinking about expressing more controversial political or social stances in the current environment. Recorded July 18, 2022.
Aug. 22, 2022

Navigating Investor Relations in 2022 with John Nunziati of Q4

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR speak with IEX alum John Nunziati, who is now an Investor Relations Partner at Q4. They touch on the move toward the standardization of ESG reporting, existing SEC disclosure requirements, and the importance of planning for crisis scenarios. They also discuss how companies are thinking about expressing more controversial political or social stances in the current environment. Recorded July 18, 2022.
Aug. 1, 2022

Hedging Commodities with Rich Counsell of Stable

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR chat with Eric ... er ... Rich Counsell, Founder and CEO of Stable and a former farm kid who didn't actually find his passion for agriculture until starting his finance career in commodities. Rich shares his insight on the commodities space and how his platform is tackling risk management for farmers and other businesses that are subject to volatile commodity prices. They also discuss the importance of timing in commodities risk management, the re...
Aug. 1, 2022

Hedging Commodities with Rich Counsell of Stable

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR chat with Eric ... er ... Rich Counsell, Founder and CEO of Stable and a former farm kid who didn't actually find his passion for agriculture until starting his finance career in commodities. Rich shares his insight on the commodities space and how his platform is tackling risk management for farmers and other businesses that are subject to volatile commodity prices. They also discuss the importance of timing in commodities risk management, the re...
Aug. 1, 2022

Hedging Commodities with Rich Counsell of Stable

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR chat with Eric ... er ... Rich Counsell, Founder and CEO of Stable and a former farm kid who didn't actually find his passion for agriculture until starting his finance career in commodities. Rich shares his insight on the commodities space and how his platform is tackling risk management for farmers and other businesses that are subject to volatile commodity prices. They also discuss the importance of timing in commodities risk management, the re...
July 11, 2022

Market Structure North of the 49th with Doug Clark (TMX) and Peter Haynes (TD Securities)

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR speak with Doug Clark, Managing Director at TMX, and Peter Haynes, Managing Director at TD Securities – Canadians and friends since working together at TD in the early ’90s. Needless to say, they're experts on the Canadian market. They share their insight on Canadian market structure, how it compares to the U.S., and why you maybe shouldn't compare the two. They also have advice for anyone looking to grow in the industry and tell classic tales of ...
July 11, 2022

Market Structure North of the 49th with Doug Clark (TMX) and Peter Haynes (TD Securities)

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR speak with Doug Clark, Managing Director at TMX, and Peter Haynes, Managing Director at TD Securities – Canadians and friends since working together at TD in the early ’90s. Needless to say, they're experts on the Canadian market. They share their insight on Canadian market structure, how it compares to the U.S., and why you maybe shouldn't compare the two. They also have advice for anyone looking to grow in the industry and tell classic tales of ...
July 11, 2022

Market Structure North of the 49th with Doug Clark (TMX) and Peter Haynes (TD Securities)

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR speak with Doug Clark, Managing Director at TMX, and Peter Haynes, Managing Director at TD Securities – Canadians and friends since working together at TD in the early ’90s. Needless to say, they're experts on the Canadian market. They share their insight on Canadian market structure, how it compares to the U.S., and why you maybe shouldn't compare the two. They also have advice for anyone looking to grow in the industry and tell classic tales of ...
June 27, 2022

Launching a Stock Exchange with Paul Bauccio of IEX

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR talk to IEX's Paul Bauccio, who has been with the company for nearly a decade. Paul joined the team after previously working at the New York Stock Exchange to help transition the company from an ATS to a national securities exchange. They discuss the new opportunities and responsibilities that came along with becoming an exchange, their experiences on Wall Street during 9/11, and shifting to a remote workforce during the pandemic. Listen to more ...
June 27, 2022

Launching a Stock Exchange with Paul Bauccio of IEX

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR talk to IEX's Paul Bauccio, who has been with the company for nearly a decade. Paul joined the team after previously working at the New York Stock Exchange to help transition the company from an ATS to a national securities exchange. They discuss the new opportunities and responsibilities that came along with becoming an exchange, their experiences on Wall Street during 9/11, and shifting to a remote workforce during the pandemic. Listen to more ...
June 27, 2022

Launching a Stock Exchange with Paul Bauccio of IEX

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR talk to IEX's Paul Bauccio, who has been with the company for nearly a decade. Paul joined the team after previously working at the New York Stock Exchange to help transition the company from an ATS to a national securities exchange. They discuss the new opportunities and responsibilities that came along with becoming an exchange, their experiences on Wall Street during 9/11, and shifting to a remote workforce during the pandemic. Listen to more ...
June 6, 2022

Trading the (Crypto) Future with Boris Ilyevsky of Coinbase

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts John Ramsay and Ronan Ryan are joined by Boris Ilyevsky, former Head of Market Development at IEX Exchange who is now the Director of Derivatives Product at Coinbase. They discuss his thoughts on futures trading for retail investors, crypto futures and regulation, and the evolution of fintech over the past decade. Listen to more Boxes and Lines episodes on https://exchange.iex.io/podcast/
June 6, 2022

Trading the (Crypto) Future with Boris Ilyevsky of Coinbase

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts John Ramsay and Ronan Ryan are joined by Boris Ilyevsky, former Head of Market Development at IEX Exchange who is now the Director of Derivatives Product at Coinbase. They discuss his thoughts on futures trading for retail investors, crypto futures and regulation, and the evolution of fintech over the past decade. Listen to more Boxes and Lines episodes on https://exchange.iex.io/podcast/
June 6, 2022

Trading the (Crypto) Future with Boris Ilyevsky of Coinbase

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts John Ramsay and Ronan Ryan are joined by Boris Ilyevsky, former Head of Market Development at IEX Exchange who is now the Director of Derivatives Product at Coinbase. They discuss his thoughts on futures trading for retail investors, crypto futures and regulation, and the evolution of fintech over the past decade. Listen to more Boxes and Lines episodes on https://exchange.iex.io/podcast/
May 23, 2022

An Industry Divided with Shane Swanson of Coalition Greenwich

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, JR and Ronan chat with Coalition Greenwich Senior Analyst Shane Swanson about the results of a recent survey of sellside market participants that Coalition Greenwich conducted in partnership with IEX Exchange. The survey uncovered interesting insights about perspectives on market structure topics such as the rise of retail trading, exchange rebate tiers, and SEC priorities, as well as questions around how firms are assessing the blockchain and digital asset sp...
May 23, 2022

An Industry Divided with Shane Swanson of Coalition Greenwich

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, JR and Ronan chat with Coalition Greenwich Senior Analyst Shane Swanson about the results of a recent survey of sellside market participants that Coalition Greenwich conducted in partnership with IEX Exchange. The survey uncovered interesting insights about perspectives on market structure topics such as the rise of retail trading, exchange rebate tiers, and SEC priorities, as well as questions around how firms are assessing the blockchain and digital asset sp...
May 23, 2022

An Industry Divided with Shane Swanson of Coalition Greenwich

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, JR and Ronan chat with Coalition Greenwich Senior Analyst Shane Swanson about the results of a recent survey of sellside market participants that Coalition Greenwich conducted in partnership with IEX Exchange. The survey uncovered interesting insights about perspectives on market structure topics such as the rise of retail trading, exchange rebate tiers, and SEC priorities, as well as questions around how firms are assessing the blockchain and digital asset sp...
May 9, 2022

Weird Alliances, Competition, and Token Regulation with J.W. Verret of the Antonin Scalia Law School

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts Ronan Ryan and John Ramsay are joined by J.W. Verret, Associate Professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School and an expert on the SEC and fintech space. They discuss the history of disagreements between market participants and the SEC, governing the Web3 ecosystem, and using crypto for social good. Recorded March 8, 2022. Listen to more Boxes and Lines episodes at iexexchange.io/podcast.