On today’s episode we’re discussing one of the most talked-about developments in equity markets—overnight trading in the U.S.
As global market activity expands and investor behavior shifts, the traditional 9:30 to 4:00 trading window is no longer enough. Alternative Trading Systems—or ATSs—are stepping in to extend access, enabling trades to happen well beyond the closing bell.
But, are we ready for a 24x5 market? What happens to the infrastructure built for a market that used to sleep?
Joining us is Douglas Craig from ION Markets who will help us unpack the trends, the tensions, and the tech behind overnight trading.
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Episode 103: Portfolio optimization through active compliance
Steven Strange and Tim Flinders from ION Markets talk about something that used to be considered a hurdle in portfolio management — compliance. But not anymore. Active Investment Compliance is transforming how asset managers work, turning compliance into a strategic input instead of a roadblock.
Steve and Tim also discuss how compliance rules are now directly affecting portfolio optimization, and why managers focused on performance are using compliance technology more than ever.
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Episode 102: FIA Chicago 2024 and Boca50 Conference Recap & Key Takeaways
In this episode of Markets ConversatION, Francesco Margini from ION Markets and Don Byron from the FIA to discuss key insights from the FIA Chicago 2024 and Boca50 conferences.
The conversation covers the impact of market structure innovations, the rise of 24/7 trading, and the increasing adoption of cryptocurrency products. They also explore the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements like tokenization and blockchain in the derivatives market.
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Episode 101: Quick Takes Plus: "Wait, what do you do again?" With guest Ian Barnes
In this episode of Quick Takes Plus, host Chris Barnes is joined by his brother Ian Barnes, who leads the UK division of a boutique US asset management firm. With over 30 years of experience in finance, Ian shares insights into the role of asset managers in growing client assets for pensions and endowments.
Chris, with over 20 years in trading, discusses the human element and communication skills essential in flow trading, particularly in cross-currency swaps. The brothers explore the similarities in their careers, emphasizing passion and adaptability in the ever-evolving financial industry.
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Episode 100: Quick Takes plus: The Evolution of Cross Currency Swaps
In this episode of Quick Takes Plus, host Chris Barnes discusses the evolution of the cross currency swaps market with special guest Brendan McVeigh, a senior advisor to LSEG and former head of Cross Currency at ICAP.They explore the origins of the market, its development over the years, and the impact of major financial events like the Global Financial Crisis.
Brendan shares insights from his early days at ICAP, the challenges of maintaining market screens during volatile times, and the future of cross currency swaps, including the role of standardization and swap agencies.
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Markets ConversatION is an ION podcast where we discuss topics of importance to capital markets participants with product owners, subject matter experts, and industry leaders.
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