Whether it's consolidation, regulation, or commoditisation, the exchanges industry is changing rapidly. From the effects of the latest wave of mergers on the competitive landscape to the profound changes proposed by the MiFID Review, exchanges and the post-trade sector face a number of unique challenges and opportunities. Hot on the heels of the latest legislative drafts, The European Exchanges Summit brings together senior executives and thought leaders to discuss and debate the future of the industry in 2012 and beyond.


Key questions to be addressed at The European Exchanges Summit:

* How are the MiFID Review and EMIR shaping up and what challenges lie ahead?
* The impact of mergers on the changing competitive landscape: will consolidation overcome fragmentation?
* Searching for transparency in a post-MiFID era: can we reconcile 'best execution' to the demands of dark and lit markets?
* New moves in building a consolidated tape: are we any closer to solving the political and financial questions?
* The role of high-frequency trading strategies in the European marketplace: are we too preoccupied with preventing a 'flash crash'?
* Planning for the future of the post-trade sector: how close are we to realising interoperability?
* How can the industry make the most of new opportunities in the expanding derivatives market?