Julia Streets MBE

One year into the second Trump administration’s shifting inflationary pressures, tariff impacts, and sweeping regulatory reforms in the US and Europe, macroeconomic forces are transforming trading desks globally. In this fast-paced session, industry leaders will share how they’re navigating cross-border challenges—from DORA and MIFID compliance in Europe to evolving SEC policies and the growing intersection of crypto and equities in the US. Leave equipped with a panoramic view of:

• Global liquidity trends
• Labor market expectations
• Macro-aware algorithmic strategies; and
• Factors shaping execution, asset allocation, and risk management 

As the US and European trading landscapes continue to evolve, it’s vital to understand the contrasts in market structure. This session explores what US traders can learn from European developments such as MIFID, DORA, and emerging regulatory frameworks—alongside innovations in fragmentation, dark pool design, and exchange models. Our speakers will examine and identify: 

• Competitive dynamics and transparency standards shaping both regions
• What structural elements could or should cross the Atlantic; and
• The biggest opportunities—and challenges—from regulatory harmonization to tech-driven liquidity solutions 

Tokenization is gaining traction across futures, FX, and spot markets—but what will it take to bring this innovation into equities? This spotlight session unpacks the regulatory, operational, and technological frameworks needed to make tokenized equities a reality. With the SEC actively evaluating proposals, panelists will equip you with a grounded understanding of: 

• Where tokenization is already happening
• Why tokenization matters
• How trading desks can prepare for this potential paradigm shift; and
• The practical benefits of tokenization, from enhanced settlement and fractional ownership to expanded market access