Cries for faster, better, and cheaper access to financial services by millions of investors have shaken the markets this year.  MiFID II’s market infrastructure regime is being rethought on both sides of the channel while US rules are debated.  We asked 3 market experts about the market politics, process and priorities for the UK, Europe and the US. One thing is agreed: collaboration across public and private sector institutions is required to translate divergent political objectives into detailed, digital standards which reduce friction for the end investors.  JWG welcomes the opportunity to host further joint working groups across the channel and pond!