Financial markets challenged by changing regulation

According to the organisers of the World Exchange Congress 2007, all key players in the field are fighting hard to secure their future in an industry that will continue to be challenged. The conference, organised by Terrapinn, is set to take place from March 26 - 28 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai.

"The World Exchange Congress is the CEO level strategy conference for the global exchange industry. With representation from all the world's regions and from all stakeholders, this event is where agendas are created, partnerships are formed and business is done," said Sean Willis, Managing Director for World Exchange Congress, Terrapinn. "Last year saw the official opening of the Dubai International Financial Exchange, which is going to drive increased regulation and create greater interest from global markets in the region. Although the regional stock market performance experienced significant losses in the past 12 months, the coming year is expected to see increased stability driven by more regulation, transparency and standards. The World Exchange Congress will feature speakers with expertise from some of the world's leading financial markets, to share their experiences and discuss the challenges the industry expects to face."

Keynote speakers from both Euronext and the London Stock Exchange will present their perspective on strategies for growth in an environment of disruptive change.

Their insight will include examining global growth trends, implications of exchanges losing their monopoly on market data and responding to change in the shapes of mergers, alliances, joint ventures and partnerships. The high-profile speakers will include representation from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the European Commission, Merrill Lynch Financial Centre, Nasdaq, Bombay Stock Exchange and the Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges. The conference agenda will cover a range of topics including Disruptive regulation, Investment banks, exchange technology and brand management.

World Exchange Congress 2006 is organised by Terrapinn, organisers of the Hedge Funds World series of events. The conference is sponsored by Millenium Information Technologies and OMX Group.