Fireside Friday

Fireside Friday with… VoxSmart’s Oliver Blower

The TRADE talks to VoxSmart CEO, Oliver Blower, about the recent WhatsApp scandal, the problem with unofficial communication channels, and how firms can handle the complexities of compliance around this thorny subject.

Fireside Friday with… Euronext’s Stephane Boujnah 

The TRADE sits down with the CEO of Euronext in his Paris office for a frank discussion on his ambitious expansion plans, his optimism for equity (now that the days of cheap debt are over) – and why he decided against acquiring Spain’s BME...

Fireside Friday… with RBC’s Hayley McDowell

The TRADE sits down with EU equity electronic sales trader and market structure consultant at RBC Capital Markets, Hayley McDowell, to discuss the state of play of the Czech Mifid II compromise approved at the end of last year.

Fireside Friday with… Optiver’s Lotte de Vos

Against the backdrop of low volumes on the continent, head of European market structure at Optiver, Lotte de Vos, sits down with The TRADE to explore growth opportunities in the Bloc and the role participants and regulators have to play in this narrative.

Fireside Friday with… Aquis Exchange’s Sakeena Lalljee

The TRADE catches up with Sakeena Lalljee, director, business development at Aquis Exchange, to discuss the exchange’s move into dark trading, the fragmented nature of European markets and efforts to diversify and attract market participants.

Fireside Friday with… Ediphy’s Chris Murphy

CEO of Ediphy, Chris Murphy, tells The TRADE where he sees credit developing in 2023, why he still has concerns around the consolidate tape, and just when we might finally see a CT in Europe.  

Fireside Friday with… Goldman Sachs’ Ellie Beasley

Chief operating officer for EMEA equity execution at Goldman Sachs, Ellie Beasley tells The TRADE that regulators in the UK and Europe should re-focus their attention on fostering growth and competition.

Fireside Friday with… FlexTrade’s Andy Mahoney

The TRADE catches up with FlexTrade’s managing director, Andy Mahoney, to discuss upcoming regulations, developments within the EMS space and steps being taken to improve efficiency.