Financial Markets Insights

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...

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...

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.