Emilia David, US reporter for Waters, joins Anthony and James to look at the 10 biggest topics and the news stories built around these trends.

1:45 Before the list, an update on next year’s Women in Technology and Data Awards.

3:30 (10.) Market Structure: ECB to Examine Closer Target2 and T2S Integration

https://www.waterstechnology.com/operations/clearing-settlement/3427426/ecb-to-examine-closer-target2-and-t2s-integration

5:45 (9.) T+2: T2 Settlement Begins in US Markets

https://www.waterstechnology.com/industry-issues-initiatives/3419486/t2-settlement-begins-in-us-markets

9:00 (8.) Brexit: Tech Challenges Loom as Europe Eyes London’s Clearinghouses

https://www.waterstechnology.com/operations/clearing-settlement/3386981/tech-challenges-loom-as-europe-eyes-londons-clearinghouses

10:50 (7.) Cybersecurity: SEC Company Information Database Attacked

https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/3425396/sec-company-information-database-attacked

14:15 (6.) Quantum Computing: JPMorgan and Barclays Join IBM Q Network

https://www.waterstechnology.com/industry-issues-initiatives/3462511/jpmorgan-and-barclays-join-ibm-q-network

18:15 (5.) Artificial Intelligence: IBM Takes Aim at Regtech Space Using Cognitive Technology

https://www.waterstechnology.com/regulation-compliance/3387156/ibm-takes-aim-at-regtech-space-using-cognitive-technology

20:50 (4.) Blockchain: Blockchain Not Yet Ready to Power T+0 Settlement

https://www.waterstechnology.com/industry-issues-initiatives/3417141/blockchain-not-yet-ready-to-power-t0-settlement

24:15 (3.) Mifid II: Esma Says Mifid III Not in the Works

https://www.waterstechnology.com/regulation-compliance/3452396/esma-mifid-iii-not-in-the-works

26:00 (2.) Consolidated Audit Trail: Industry Tight Lipped on CAT Status as Deadline Hits

https://www.waterstechnology.com/exchanges-trading-venues/3447016/industry-tight-lipped-on-cat-status-as-deadline-hits

28:30 (1.) Bitcoin: CFTC Warns on Bitcoin Futures as Exchanges Ready Contracts

https://www.waterstechnology.com/exchanges-trading-venues/3456011/cftc-warns-on-bitcoin-futures-as-exchanges-ready-contracts

32:15 A quick book review: The Three-Body Problem, by Cixin Liu.

37:15 Miya and James review Star Wars Episode VIII. [Spoiler Alert]