Global IT Outage: A Wake-Up Call For Financial Markets
On 19 July 2024, the financial world was thrown into chaos as a global IT outage caused widespread disruption across multiple sectors. More than 5,000 flights were cancelled, healthcare services were disrupted, and potential payroll problems loomed large.
A Snapshot Summary of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Regulation), approved by the European Parliament in March 2024 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 July 2024, represents a watershed moment in AI regulation.
Top 3 Things for Financial Exchanges to Think About This Summer
We’re half way through 2024 and we’re pleased to see the global financial exchange industry currently characterised by significant developments and steady growth.
Bridging the Gap: Aligning Exchange Technology with C-Suite Vision
The financial industry is at a critical juncture. Exchanges worldwide are exploring future technological landscapes, grappling with frustrations and pain points in current systems
Why Flexibility is Key for the Upcoming EU DORA Regulation
Ever-increasing digitalisation is propelling the world of financial services to act faster and do more than ever before. One side effect of this is the increased risk posed by the failure of critical suppliers. This is the reason EU regulators have introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which will implement uniform rules for financial entities on operational resilience throughout the EU.
Recent European Elections and Their Implications on Capital Markets
The elections for the European Parliament, held between 6th and 9th of June, could end up significantly impacting capital markets on the continent. This juncture could have the effect of reshaping regulatory landscapes, influencing market stability and altering cross-border economic activities.
Who Will Enable the Digital Assets World in the Same Way Amazon and Google Did the Internet?
I recently attended the DigiAssets Conference in London, which I found very interesting as it focused heavily on the institutional trading space.
Is 24/7 trading really on the cards?
We could potentially be seeing a transformative shift in the world of financial markets, as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) seems to seriously be considering 24/7 trading
ConFEAS 2024: A Growth Strategy for Exchanges
I’ve recently returned from the ConFEAS 2024 conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The location, right at the heart of the ancient Silk Road, together with the conference gathering of international stock exchanges and market actors, perfectly illustrates how modern markets meet the past
“Nobody gets fired for buying IBM”
The phrase “Nobody gets fired for buying IBM” has been a steadfast mantra in the tech industry, underscoring the inclination to choose established, reliable vendors to sidestep blame when issues arise. Twenty years ago, everyone knew that choosing reputable brands, such as IBM, was the way to go.
