What Capital Markets Infrastructure is and Why It Matters
Capital markets infrastructure or financial markets infrastructure (FMI) refers to the systems, technologies, and organizations that enable the smooth functioning of global markets, from trading venues and clearing houses to data distribution and connectivity. As capital markets infrastructure companies adapt to rapid change, the demand for efficiency, resilience, and innovation has never been greater.
This series explores how outsourced capital markets infrastructure and partnerships are helping firms optimize market infrastructure, reduce latency, and unlock new opportunities.
Episode 3: Moving Data to the Cloud
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’ Jeff Mezger and Robert Hau join Barry Freeman of BBAE to describe how an innovative Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp/BBAE partnership has helped deliver raw, multicast market data to the public cloud. Discussing the challenges, trends and the future for the cloud and market data, this Fireside Chat also looks at the growth in 24×5 overnight trading and increasing demand from Asian markets.
Episode 3 Presenter Biographies
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Jeff Mezger
Jeff Mezger is Vice President of Product Management with responsibility for Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’ managed
services for the financial industry in the US. He oversees product development and strategy for
market data, online and data center services.
Barry Freeman
Barry Freeman is Co-Founder and CEO of BBAE, a digital brokerage and wealth-technology platform built to connect Asian investors directly to US capital markets.
Robert Hau
Robert Hau is Director, Market Data Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp Operations, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp Financial Markets. Throughout his career, Robert has developed a wealth of specialties in low-latency, trade floor applications, custom build systems and scripting for financial markets.
Episode 2: Partnerships and Innovation
In Episode 2, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp and Sequitor explore the fast‑paced world of financial trading technology. They discuss how capital markets infrastructure companies and their partners are addressing latency challenges, colocation costs, and data distribution while nurturing innovation.
Episode 2 Presenter Biographies
Rolf Andersson
Rolf Andersson is the Co‑founder and CEO of Sequitor, leading its mission to enhance global trading systems through advanced testing, simulation, and innovation in electronic trading infrastructure.
Episode 1: Market Data Strategy
In Episode 1, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’ Rick Gilbody and Jeff Mezger discuss how capital markets infrastructure providers are rethinking market data strategy in an era of cloud adoption and digital transformation. The conversation highlights how trading firms can optimize financial markets infrastructure to deploy more effective and efficient tactics.
Episode 1 Presenter Biographies
Rick Gilbody
Rick Gilbody is Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp, leading North America sales and bringing expertise in colocation, low‑latency infrastructure, network design, and real‑time market data.
Jeff Mezger
Jeff Mezger is Vice President of Product Management at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp, leading managed services and product strategy for market data, online, and data center solutions in the U.S. financial industry.
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