In this Op Ed, Magnus Haglind, Head of Marketplace Technology at Nasdaq, argues that market operators must shift from maintenance to innovation, embrace service-led models and modernise at scale.

Matt Johnson, Executive Director of Institutional Trade Processing Product Management and Industry Relations at DTCC, discusses how DTCC is supporting market participants as they prepare for the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST) implementation plan.

Magnus Almqvist, CEO of Exberry, shares why agile, modern infrastructure is essential for exchanges to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving markets.

Burak Akan, Director of the Central Counterparty Department, Takasbank, provides an overview of AI’s evolution and how it is being implemented at the Turkish financial institution.

Dr. Martin Wagener, Head of Group Regulatory and Governmental Affairs at Boerse Stuttgart Group, talks about the exciting things coming up in the year ahead, including plans for digital and crypto growth.

Chihun Kang, Lead Manager at Korea Exchange, describes an enriching experience that bridges theoretical understanding with practical application.

Keith Wood and Suraj Pandey, CEO of pTools Software, and Business Development Manager of pTools Software and LEILex explain how the company has integrated AI into its solutions.

Haya Al-Merekhi, Surveillance Manager, Operations Department, Qatar Stock Exchange, writes about her time on the WFE's Market Infrastructure Certificate programme.

Ittai Ben-Zeev, CEO of TASE, talks about the development of the exchange and what he is looking forward to in the coming months.