Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer, CME Group

Vivian Yiu, Cboe FX Chief Operating Officer, Cboe Global Markets

After a highly oversubscribed IPO, STG is primed to reap the benefits of accessing public markets and the focus now is firmly on growth and innovation.

B3 was able to navigate the tumultuous environment caused by the pandemic by evolving and growing its business as a rising number of investors sought a wider range of products. CEO Gilson Finkelsztain believes the one constant going forward will be the need for financial markets to respond quickly to the increasing expectations of clients, regulators and investors.

CEO John McKenzie says TMX believes strongly in leading by example, whether it's developing a hybrid model of in-office and remote work that meets the demands of clients and its people or it's moving ahead on the path of sustainability in the face of climate change. Markets are not static, and TMX wants to ensure that Canada retains its competitive edge, he says.

Public offerings, investor numbers, trade volumes and indices reached record highs at Borsa Istanbul last year. Building relationships with counterparts, digitalisation and sustainability are the key themes for the future, while always providing investors with a safe and reliable trading experience.

The launch of a new exchange in the Middle East - ICE Futures Abu Dhabi, growth in environmental markets, and successful Libor transition have been three key achievements for ICE in the last year. ICE Chairman and CEO Jeff Sprecher sees further emphasis on ESG on the horizon as this continues to become an increasingly important area for capital markets.

SIX’s Acquisition of BME shows that consolidation and digitalisation are going to be key to the industry’s future.

ASX talks blockchain, the future of work and expecting the unexpected