Gregor Braun is Head Sales Switzerland & Europe for Equities and ETFs at SIX, Henrik Husman is President Nasdaq Helsinki, VP, Head of European Cash Equities Nasdaq and Reinier Boeschoten is Board Member at 12H.

In this episode, we cover:

• Gregor explains SIX's services as primarily cash equities exchange  - as the third-largest operator of financial market infrastructure in Europe by revenue and his team's mandate

• Henrik outlines activities of Nasdaq in Europe - the only exchange group active in the US and Europe, operating more than 25 markets and its role as a technology provider to over 130 exchanges and financial institutions worldwide

• Reinier describes how microwave or radiofrequency (RF) technology connects markets around Europe. We also dive into the pros and cons of optical fiber technology vs. microwave technology (e.g. across speed, bandwidth, capacity parameters)

• The strategic rationale for SIX acquiring majority stake in 12H earlier this year

• Benefits of a three-way partnership between SIX, Nasdaq and 12H for its partners and customers

• The role of computers in trading - robots and algorithms vs. jobs and safeguards against flash crashes

• What's the best way to find out more about the microwave network of SIX, available routes, etc. for interested parties

You can more about SIX's microwave network here. 

This episode of the Financial Markets Series was brought to you by SIX, the Swiss Exchange Group. If you would like to learn more about SIX, please go to www.six-group.com.