Financial Markets iNSiGHTS

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.

In this episode of Financial Markets Insights, host David Berney speaks with Jen Nayar, President and CEO of Sterling Trading Tech. They discuss Sterling's evolution, from its trading platform origins to advancements in risk and margin systems and order management solutions. Jen shares insights into trends such as the rise in traded options, expanding global markets, and the increasing complexity of multi-asset class trading. She also highlights Sterling's future plans, including European expansion and leveraging AI for efficiency.

In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host Clive Posselt talks with Ollie Cadman, CEO of AiMi, about the future of Capital Markets infrastructure. Ollie highlights how the ongoing stream of platform and interface changes combined with the lack of standardisation challenge the industry, and how AI and automation can streamline processes while staying ahead of mandatory changes to critical trading and data infrastructure. Ollie also shares AiMi's vision for a dynamic, data-driven, and digital future for Capital Markets infrastructure that adapts to market demands, balancing innovation with robust control measures, and explores how these advancements are set to reshape the trading landscape.

In this episode, FMi podcast host David Berney is joined by Andrew Douglas, Chair of the Accelerated Settlement T+1 Task Force Technical Group. They discuss the journey to T+1 settlement in the UK, background of the Task Force and establishment of the Technical Group to deliver T+1, and insights from the US market's transition in May 2024. Andrew outlines potential challenges, explores collaborations and talks about the importance of industry participation in this significant financial industry project.

In this episode of our In Conversation With… series, host David Berney is joined by Tokenovate’s CEO and Founder, Richard Baker, to discuss the complexities and advancements in the carbon credit market. They delve into the structural challenges, the role of Tokenovate, the importance of standards, and the future of carbon trading.

In this episode of our In Conversation With.. series, David Calver, Chief Product Officer of FOW, discusses his extensive career in economic and macroeconomic data, and his current role at FOW. The conversation elaborates on the distinction between reference data and market data, emphasising its importance in front end discover and execution through to regulatory reporting, and the challenges of sourcing, standardising and normalising data across multiple global exchanges. David also talks about a new online FOW solution which will bring together reference data, market insights, industry intelligence and event information in one place, simplifying user access across the end to end transaction lifecycle.

In this episode, host David Berney is joined by Peter Lawrey, CEO and Founder of Chronicle Software to discuss the complexities and solutions of low latency trading. Peter shares his experiences from working with top investment banks, his transition to consulting, and the evolution of his company. He also explains the importance of reducing accidental complexity in software, provides tips for optimising low latency trading systems, and offers insights into the future of AI in financial markets.