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Heard at Ops: Building Trust Capital to Lead Change

This video was originally published by SIFMA on July 8, 2026.

In this episode of Heard at Ops, DTCC President, CEO and Director, Frank La Salla, discusses why trust has become one of the most important assets in today's rapidly evolving capital markets.

As firms navigate AI, blockchain, new regulations, and expanding market infrastructure, he explains how collaboration, coordination and trusted industry partnerships can help drive transformation, strengthen resilience and deliver greater value to investors.

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