In Financial Markets, where technology moves fast and precision is critical, training is more than onboarding, it’s how firms build lasting capability.

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host Tina Kane speaks with Michael Clarke, CEO of Mallon Associates, about the evolving role of practitioner-led learning in shaping productive, resilient technology teams. Together, they explore why traditional, off-the-shelf courses often fall short in complex financial environments, how hybrid working challenges institutional knowledge and why real-world capability, not generic KPIs, should define success.

Drawing on decades of partnership with global financial institutions, Michael shares how embedding training within live client environments can accelerate onboarding, improve retention and strengthen both people and systems. The conversation redefines what “productive from day one” really means and why capability, culture and context matter more than ever.

From retail execution to institutional connectivity, the evolution of trading and market data technology is reshaping how financial firms operate. In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host David Berney sits down with Debbie Kaye, Head of UK Trading at Iress, to share her perspectives on how trading desks and market data platforms are adapting to meet evolving regulatory, technology and global financial market drivers like 24/7 trading.

This episode explores the unique role of the UK’s RSP (Retail Service Provider) network, the rise of cloud-native connectivity hubs, balancing real-time and historical data demands and the growing influence of AI, interoperability, and regulatory change. As well as reflecting on her career journey to Iress TMD, Debbie gives her insights on the future of 24/7 markets, the power of data analytics and the practical realities and challenges for financial firms in keeping up to speed with the demands of modern financial markets.

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host David Berney is joined by Melissa Watras and Rob Cope from Trillium Surveyors to explore how trade surveillance and best execution analytics are evolving from regulatory necessities into strategic tools for performance and alpha generation. Our guests share perspectives from both trading and compliance backgrounds to examine why legacy systems are no longer fit for purpose, how continuous insights are reshaping best execution committees, and why the future of compliance is about much more than just ticking boxes. We also look ahead to the implications of 24x5 trading, crypto market integrity, and how data-driven oversight is becoming a competitive advantage.

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, Tina Kane is joined by Stéphane Malrait—market structure expert and financial markets technology innovator—for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of financial trading, technology innovation and industry leadership. From the early days of electronic FX platforms to today’s fast-evolving AI, digital technologies and regulatory landscape, Stéphane shares insights drawn from an extensive career at leading institutions including JP Morgan, Société Générale, and ING. They also discuss his role at ACI Financial Markets Association, the value of industry collaboration through groups like Quorum 15,  and why the future of finance depends on breaking down communication, connectivity and compliance silos. 

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, Tina Kane is joined by Stéphane Malrait—market structure expert and financial markets technology innovator—for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of financial trading, technology innovation and industry leadership. From the early days of electronic FX platforms to today’s fast-evolving AI, digital technologies and regulatory landscape, Stéphane shares insights drawn from an extensive career at leading institutions including JP Morgan, Société Générale, and ING. They also discuss his role at ACI Financial Markets Association, the value of industry collaboration through groups like Quorum 15,  and why the future of finance depends on breaking down communication, connectivity and compliance silos. 

In this episode of Financial Markets Insights, we speak to Andrew Kaufmann, founder of Time to Give Network, a not-for-profit initiative transforming how the financial services community (and its ecosystem) interconnects for the dual benefit of business development and charitable causes.

Andrew shares the inspiration behind TGN and how it works, in essence, an ‘exchange’ that matches senior level professionals and thought leaders willing to give up time (Time Givers) with those seeking to connect to them (Time Bidders), in return for a charitable donation. He explains how the model benefits individuals looking to make effective and meaningful business connections, individual and company CSR efforts, and ultimately, charity beneficiaries.

The discussion explores the broader impact of TGN in reshaping traditional approaches to business development and industry relationship-building. Andrew also talks about the Network’s growth and expansion strategy, and how it is facilitating a more purpose-driven approach to professional networking.

https://www.timetogive.network/

In this episode of Financial Markets Insights, we speak to Andrew Kaufmann, founder of Time to Give Network, a not-for-profit initiative transforming how the financial services community (and its ecosystem) interconnects for the dual benefit of business development and charitable causes.

Andrew shares the inspiration behind TGN and how it works, in essence, an ‘exchange’ that matches senior level professionals and thought leaders willing to give up time (Time Givers) with those seeking to connect to them (Time Bidders), in return for a charitable donation. He explains how the model benefits individuals looking to make effective and meaningful business connections, individual and company CSR efforts, and ultimately, charity beneficiaries.

The discussion explores the broader impact of TGN in reshaping traditional approaches to business development and industry relationship-building. Andrew also talks about the Network’s growth and expansion strategy, and how it is facilitating a more purpose-driven approach to professional networking.

https://www.timetogive.network/

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host Tina Kane sits down with industry experts Jeff Mezger, Vice President, Product Management at Transaction Network Services and Arnaud Derasse, Chief Technology Office at Exegy, to explore the evolving landscape of market data and trading infrastructure. With insights from these leaders in the field, the conversation delves into the shifting dynamics of market connectivity, the challenges of managing ever-growing data volumes, and the role of specialised service providers in streamlining access to global markets. From latency optimisation to regulatory demands, discover how firms are adapting data and trading strategies to stay competitive in an increasingly complex trading environment.

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host Tina Kane speaks with Mike Burton, Founder and CEO of Quorum15, about how a simple breakfast meeting grew into a global forum shaping the future of financial markets. Mike shares insights on Quorum15’s role in market structure reforms, the growing involvement of regulators, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. He also offers a glimpse into exciting plans for 2025, including new forums and thought leadership initiatives. 

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host Tina Kane is joined by Hirander Misra, Founder and CEO of ZERO13, an AI-enabled and blockchain-powered platform revolutionising carbon markets. Hirander shares insights into how traditional and decentralised technologies support greater innovation in, and alignment of, global capital markets and high integrity climate projects, the transformative potential of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, ratified (finally) at the 2024 COP29 meeting, and challenges and opportunities in accelerating and scaling climate finance solutions. They discuss how the  combination of innovative technologies, industry collaboration, harmonisation of rules and standards and greater corporate governance will transform carbon markets and drive impactful change with respect to narrowing the climate financing gap, particularly with respect to projects in the Global South.