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
The Gulf Exchanges, They Are a-Changin’
A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to visit the Gulf region. In particular, I attended both the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) Annual Conference in Qatar, as well as The Capital Market Summit in Dubai.
Exchanges pivotal for EU’s Capital Markets Union
The EU’s Capital Markets Union (CMU) is receiving strong backing, with widespread enthusiasm evident among stakeholders who are optimistic about its successful rollout. A significant concern has been the persistent lack of on-screen liquidity in European markets, dominated as they are by over-the-counter (OTC) trading. This contrasts sharply with the US where, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), 75% of corporate financing is conducted through capital markets, compared to Europe’s reliance on traditional bank loans.
