Innovation Spotlight: Modernising Exchanges – An Integration Case Study
What separates successful exchange transformation from failed attempts? The ability to weave new functionality into complex, mission-critical environments without disruption determines viability. Integration capability, rather than technology replacement alone, sits at the heart of modernisation.
The Importance of Integration for the Modernisation of Exchanges
Trading venue margins have declined nearly 80% over the past decade, with Accenture emphasising that “to thrive amid increased competition and capture the value of emerging technologies like generative AI, exchanges need a digital core that is reinvention ready”. These twin pressures shape every strategic decision facing market operators today.
Reinventing Integration: The Key to Exchange Agility and Growth
To thrive amid increased competition and capture the value of emerging technologies like generative AI, exchanges need a digital core that is reinvention ready
Innovation Spotlight: Abaxx Exchange Accelerates Commodity Futures Launch with Exberry
In today’s financial ecosystem, speed to market has evolved from an operational advantage to an essential mandate.
Speed Is the New Scale: Why Time to Market Now Defines Exchange Success
A striking 31-point decline in traditional exchange profit margins over the past decade reveals a profound shift in the financial markets landscape, according to a recent report by Accenture
Speed or Survival: Why Exchanges Can’t Afford Legacy Thinking in the Age of Margin Collapse
Forward-thinking exchange executives already recognise the path forward. They are prioritising investments in cybersecurity, data, and cloud capabilities, as the Accenture survey clearly demonstrates.
WFE Clear 2025: Insights from Seoul
Now that I’m back from Seoul, here are my reflections on the WFE Clear 2025 conference.
Blog Series: “Foundations of Trading: The Evolution of Market Infrastructure” part 3
The evolution of trading infrastructure stands at a pivotal moment. Our journey through market history, from ancient bazaars to electronic platforms, demonstrates how fundamental principles of reliable trading endure.
Blog Series: “Foundations of Trading: The Evolution of Market Infrastructure” part 2
The digital transformation of markets demonstrates how technology can revolutionise centuries-old trading practices while preserving their core principles.
Blog Series: “Foundations of Trading: The Evolution of Market Infrastructure”
The evolution of trading infrastructure represents one of humanity’s most significant achievements in economic organisation. From ancient marketplaces to today’s sophisticated exchanges, the development of trading systems has consistently driven economic growth and innovation.
