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TradeTech Europe Day Two, Thursday 15th May 2025
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10.50 FIRESIDE CHAT WITH BJØRN SIBBERN, CEO, SIX GROUP: Navigating the future of European equities: Liquidity, competition, and the role of consolidation The European equities landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. Market participants are grappling with increasing fragmentation, regulatory pressures, and technological disruption, all of which are reshaping liquidity dynamics. At the same time, consolidation within the exchange ecosystem is accelerating, influencing competition and the evolution of market structures. As the newly appointed CEO of SIX, the operator of the Swiss and Spanish financial markets, Bjørn Sibbern is at the forefront of these changes. With extensive experience in market infrastructure and trading, he will share his insights on: Bjørn Sibbern, CEO, SIX Group Moderator: Rebecca Healey, Redlap Consulting Ltd- Founder of MindfulMarkets. AI
The TradeTech 25th Anniversary
11.10 FUTURE TRENDS KEYNOTE: Examining advancements in equity trading: From human to automated markets and the road ahead Our guest speaker will take attendees through the transformative journey of equity trading over the last 25 years. From human trading to the world of automation and AI- driven decision- making, uncovering the milestones that have redefined our market. Dave Cliff, Professor of Computer Science, University of Bristol
11.30 TRADETECH 25TH ANNIVERSARY PANEL: The evolution of the equities market- a look through time TradeTech has been bringing the equity trading community together for 25 years, through the dotcom bubble, 2008 financial crisis, flash crash, coronavirus, and the more recent stock market meltdown caused by a yen carry trade. In this panel we will bring together market experts who have been involved in TradeTech since its inception to share their views on how the equities market has developed over the years, and expectations for the next decade. Speakers will look to answer the following big three questions: Niki Beattie, Founder and Managing Director, Market Structure Partners Alasdair Haynes, President, Aquis Exchange Nicholas Philipps, Market Structure Research, Bloomberg Intelligence Rob Boardman, CEO of Virtu Execution Services, Virtu Moderator: Henry Wallis, Director, Head of Strategy for Financial Markets, WBR
12.00 MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK AND BRUNCH:
12.00- 13.00 BRUNCH & BLOODY MARY VIP PRIVATE BANK HEAD TRADER THINK TANK: ** Hosted under Chatham House and by Invitation only ** This is an invitation-only session hosted under Chatham House, open to 15 buy side Global / European Heads of Trading and senior traders from private banks. This will provide an opportunity for private banking traders to collaborate on their shared challenges and projects with a group of senior peers who have similar priorities. Limited availability so please register by emailing Anna on: anna. andrews @ wbr. co. uk Host: Agathe Dulac, Global Co-Head, Capital Markets and Dealing, Barclays Private Bank Host: Paolo Angioletti, Global Head of Securities Execution, EFG Bank
Conference Tracks
Track Chair: Julia Streets, CEO, Streets Consulting
Talent & Desk Structure
Preparing for Regulatory Changes Track Chair: Rebecca Healey, Redlap Consulting Ltd- Founder of MindfulMarkets. AI
12.20 DESK STRUCTURE PANEL: ** Hosted under Chatham House ** Reviewing organisational structures: Where should the trading desk sit in the organisation to truly add value to innovation, alpha generation and the investment process? This panel will feature heads of trading who have different organisational structures and reporting lines( investment, operations, technology), as well as a CIO on how they view trading in the investment process. They will talk through the merits and drawbacks of each organisational model, how to strike the right balance of strategic alignment and technological innovation, and the optimum structure for a high performing desk. Ines de Tremiolles, Global Head of Trading, BNP Paribas Asset Management Simon Steward, Head of European Equity Trading, Capital Group Callum McPherson, Head of Dealing, Evenlode Investment Moderator: Julia Streets, CEO, Streets Consulting
12.20 COMMISSION MANAGEMENT PANEL: Exploring the new landscape for commission management: How will the new payment for research rules affect fee structures and best execution? Oliver Pratley, Global Head of Research Relationships, Invesco Jack Pollina, Managing Director, Global Head of Commission Management, Virtu Amrish Ganatra, CEO, Commcise Moderator: Rebecca Healey, Redlap Consulting Ltd- Founder of MindfulMarkets. AI
12.50 DORA BRIEFING: Examining the impacts of DORA: What does DORA mean and how will it affect market participants, including buy side? Tanya Epstein, Deputy General Counsel, Citadel Moderator: Olivier Vigna, Deputy CEO, Paris Europlace
13.00 Networking Lunch Relax with a glass of fizz over lunch as you reflect on the latest market insights and industry updates shared over the past couple of days. 14.00 END OF TRADETECH 2025
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