Xchange episode 2: All things Europe - the rallying cry
What do Europe's latest post-trade conversations reveal about regulation, digital innovation and readiness for change?

This episode of Xchange explores the main post-trade themes shaping Europe, from ECSDA conference signals to digital innovation and regulatory change. Barnaby Nelson (The ValueExchange), Emma Johnson (The ValueExchange) and Mark Brannigan (The ValueExchange) discuss how the region is positioning for the next phase of market development, what readiness looks like in practice and which issues firms should be watching most closely.
Speakers

Barnaby Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
The ValueExchange
Emma Johnson
Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight
The ValueExchange
Mark Brannigan
Head of Xchange Product
The ValueExchangeEurope's post-trade environment continues to evolve across infrastructure, digital innovation and regulation. The key question is not only what has changed, but how prepared the region is for what comes next.
In this episode of Xchange, Barnaby Nelson, Emma Johnson and Mark Brannigan take a broad look at the main post-trade themes shaping Europe, including market feedback, digital readiness and the latest regulatory direction.
The episode highlights:
Key takeaways from the November European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA) conference
How Europe is progressing on digital innovation and readiness
What firms need to know about current and upcoming regulation
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