TT was once again down in Florida to gain key insights from some of the industry’s leading minds at the 41st Annual FIA Conference in Boca Raton. We had the opportunity to meet with the media, partners and customers to talk about how we’ve changed in the past year. Here’s a recap of the eventful week:
Things kicked off with a new initiative on Tuesday, March 15: the inaugural TT/FIA tennis tournament, benefiting Futures For Kids. We were pleased to have a strong turnout, and it was a fun and fit way to meet new people and catch up with longtime industry friends.
Great time playing tennis at #FIABoca @FuturesForKids Thanks @Trading_Tech for putting this together for great cause https://t.co/eGBu3qxn5I
— Anthony Crudele (@AnthonyCrudele) March 15, 2016
The heart of the Boca program began on Wednesday with panels on topics impacting the industry. The Exchange Leaders panel was a big draw, featuring the CEOs of Deutsche Borse, CME Group, ICE, SGX and Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing. The key takeaway was that these exchange groups — each one of them — are looking to technology to drive innovation and their organizations’ futures.
@ICE_Markets on product dev: Stay close to customers. They say, here’s what I’m trying to solve & then you don’t need an R&D dept. #FIABoca
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 16, 2016
Blockchain and AI were clearly the most discussed new technologies on Thursday’s panel. And the ramifications of the LSE’s and Deutsche Borse’s proposed blockbuster deal also had attendees abuzz.
On innovation: If you have great people, it’s easier. With the wrong people, it’s nearly impossible @Markit #FIABoca pic.twitter.com/nEH834jux5
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 17, 2016
@OverstockCEO: Regulators know #blockchain can’t be stopped & have legitimate concerns, but they’re receptive & want to learn. #FIABoca
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 17, 2016
Jeff Sprecher of @ICE_Markets says “we have access to capital” as LSE/Deutsche Boerse deal heats up #FIABoca
— Matt Leising (@mattleising) March 16, 2016
#FIABoca top three topics in every conversation, in no order: Trump, Brexit, LSE-DB deal
— Philip Stafford (@staffordphilip) March 17, 2016
The week had marquee keynotes as well. Most notably, former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice gave a thoughtful talk that touched on the current presidential race, national security and the U.S.’s role as a global superpower.
Insightful lunch w/@CondoleezzaRice. “Free markets and free people rebuilt Europe and Asia.” Thx @OptiverUS #FIABoca pic.twitter.com/LecMrWAun5
— Neurensic (@neurensic) March 16, 2016
The panels and keynotes are always interesting and even entertaining, but the best part of Boca is the face-to-face discussions with customers, partners, reporters and regulators. Boca gives TT the opportunity to interact with experts and leaders and get a sense of what they think the next year will hold for our industry.
CEO @R1ck_L4n3 with @FTTradingRoom looking back on the TT platform’s first year. https://t.co/XAHX9MTOUk #FIABoca pic.twitter.com/RK8eoyH6bu
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 17, 2016
Last but not least, the conference is a time for us to share our important company and product updates, and this time it was all about what’s been happening with the TT platform since we announced its broad availability at Boca last year. We shared the significant improvements in the platform’s performance metrics. We are near feature and market parity. We are continually onboarding new exchanges and distribution partners. And the platform gives us the flexibility to enter new lines of business. For the first time in our 22 year history, we’ll be offering options on TT.
1/3 Trade Talk: @R1ck_L4n3 examines TT’s numerous improvements since the platform’s launch at last year’s #FIABoca. https://t.co/XAHX9MTOUk
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 16, 2016
2/3 The TT platform is faster than ever before. Compare our latency numbers & see the speed for yourself. #FIABoca pic.twitter.com/2Qm2q2ml0I
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 16, 2016
3/3 TT’s list of distribution partners & exchanges continues to grow, most recently w/@rjobrien, the USA’s largest independent FCM. #FIABoca
— Trading Technologies (@Trading_Tech) March 16, 2016
We’re excited about the strides we’ve made with TT, and about the positive feedback we received, not only at the conference but over the past year as a whole. As our story is one of continuous improvement and innovation, I can’t wait the see what is in store for Boca 2017. Stay tuned.