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.
All Markets Rise: Maximising Exchange Profit by Modernising Across All Sectors
Imagine a scenario in which a large, successful financial exchange is making profits across all its markets alike, from equities, fixed income and derivatives, to commodities and FX. Yet, sadly, this vision is far from reality. Oftentimes smaller and less liquid markets, such as for fixed income and derivatives, find it difficult to obtain the modernisation of infrastructure they need, even when it is just a simple feature request.
Regulated Exchanges and AI: What’s Behind the Hype
The topic of AI has been the subject of a number of panels at recent industry events attended by Exberry. We thought it would be helpful to provide a snapshot of some of the leading thinking on AI, particularly how it is predicted to affect regulated exchanges.
Key Insights from WFEClear 2024 Conference
A few weeks ago, along with my colleagues, I attended the WFEClear 2024 Conference in Madrid, which focused on clearing and derivatives. Many relevant topics were discussed in the well-attended event and, specifically, I noted the panel on “Practicalities of DLT and Clearing” explored advancements in distributed ledger technology and its potential intersection with central clearing.
Modernising Post-Trade Systems: A Journey, Not a Destination
Post-trade processing is an integral part of the financial services industry as it verifies the details of very often instantaneous transactions. Similar to shifts in the rest of the financial services industry, clearing and settlement firms are being influenced by the emphasis of real-time risk management and data-driven decision-making.
