Markets ConversatION

On this episode, ION's Steven Strange discusses the rise of ESG across EMEA and APAC. From Europe’s sweeping disclosure rules to the rapid adoption of sustainability standards in Asia, and with the Middle East and Africa charting their own path, ESG has become a global conversation.
Steven Strange, Head of Product, Asset Management, ION Markets
Steven Strange is responsible for product management of all ION solutions for the buy-side. His accountabilities include investment compliance, portfolio analysis, decision-making, and trade management capabilities, plus hosted services for trading, analytics, and compliance. He is also responsible for identifying and evolving new business areas.

In this episode, Marco Martinolli from ION Markets discusses how risk management is evolving to meet a new era of threats; from climate shocks to deepfake disinformation.
Marco will share with us how financial institutions are rethinking their approach to stress testing, simulation, and planning for disruption. He'll also share how advanced technologies are playing a role in predictive modeling, AI-generated scenarios, and what tools firms will need to handle tomorrow’s risks.

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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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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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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